SYK FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 129h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current free cash flow yield of 3.3% means Syk generates $3.30 in free cash flow for every $100 of its market value, a simple measure of the cash return an investor gets.
Sector Performance
41th percentileSYK
3.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
3.4%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current free cash flow yield of 3.3% means Syk generates $3.30 in free cash flow for every $100 of its market value, a simple measure of the cash return an investor gets.
This sits below the sector median of 4.2%, placing Syk at the 39th percentile among peers, so roughly six in ten sector companies offer a higher cash return. The metric is stable over the last eight quarters, yet the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both -8.3%, reflecting a mild dip from the 3.6% seen one year ago and last quarter. That combination of a below-median yield with a flat-to-slightly-lower trend points to moderate risk and limited near-term upside from cash generation alone. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the yield is neither strong enough to signal an undervalued opportunity nor weak enough to warrant caution.
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: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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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
9.2%
How SYK's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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