FCF Yield
Higher than 9% of Technology sector peers
Updated 46h ago
Sector Performance
9th percentileUCTT
0.3%
Sector Median
3.2%
Sector Avg
3.3%
Deep Analysis
Ultra Clean Holdings' current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 0.3% means the company generates only $0.30 in free cash for every $100 of its market value — a measure of how much cash profit it returns to shareholders relative to its stock price.
That yield is well below the sector median of 3.3%, placing the stock in the 7th percentile among Technology peers, indicating it offers far less cash return than most comparable firms. The metric shows no trend data: the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, and no historical values beyond the single 0.3% figure are available. With a yield at the very low end of the sector and no trend to assess improvement or deterioration, the risk is that the company may be overvalued relative to its cash generation or faces reinvestment needs that limit shareholder payouts. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it reinforces caution, as the low FCF yield alone is a negative signal, but the absence of a deteriorating trend prevents a more bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about UCTT?
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.
How does UCTT's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
UCTT's FCF Yield of 0.3% compares to a Technology sector median of 3.2%, placing it in the 9th percentile.
Who are UCTT's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: AVGO (1.5%), DDOG (1.4%), SMTC (1.2%), SHOP (1.0%), MRVL (0.9%).
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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0.3%
Sector Median
3.2%
Sector Avg
3.3%
How UCTT's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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