FCF Yield
Updated 56h ago
Sector Performance
42th percentileSYK
3.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 3.5% means that for every dollar invested in SYK stock, the company generates 3.5 cents in free cash flow — cash left after operating and capital expenses — relative to its share price.
This is below the sector median of 4.2%, placing SYK in the 41st percentile among its sector peers, indicating it trails most of them in cash-flow efficiency. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters, with no year-over-year change available, but it increased 2.9% quarter-over-quarter. A below-median yield combined with a stable, slightly improving trend suggests a moderate risk profile — the stock is not a cash-flow bargain, but the modest uptick hints at a small improvement without a strong catalyst. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the yield is neither exceptionally high to signal value nor dangerously low to warrant a negative view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about SYK?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are SYK's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FMC (-12.9%), NCLH (-13.0%), XEL (-13.6%), SG (-13.6%), GS (-14.0%).
The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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3.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
How SYK's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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