V FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 29% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 273h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Visa's free cash flow yield of 3.2% means the company generates about $3.20 in free cash flow for every $100 of its market value, giving investors a baseline measure of cash return relative to price.
Sector Performance
29th percentileV
3.2%
Sector Median
6.2%
Sector Avg
4.9%
Prior Period
3.1%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Visa's free cash flow yield of 3.2% means the company generates about $3.20 in free cash flow for every $100 of its market value, giving investors a baseline measure of cash return relative to price.
That level sits well below the Financial Services sector median of 6.2%, placing Visa in the 29th percentile among its peers, so most competitors offer a higher cash yield. The metric is stable: year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter it rose by +3.2%, and the last 8 quarters show a flat trend, with recent readings of 3.2%, 3.1%, and 3.2%. A stable, below-median yield combined with no momentum suggests limited cash-based upside relative to the sector, meaning investors are paying a premium for Visa's other qualities rather than its current cash generation. This does not signal a sharp risk of decline, but it also offers no clear bargain entry point from a free cash flow perspective. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: it neither confirms an attractive valuation nor raises a red flag, leaving the stock balanced between modest cash return and solid stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about V?
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 V's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
V's FCF Yield of 3.2% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 6.2%, placing it in the 29th percentile.
Who are V's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Financial Services peers by FCF Yield include: AMP (6.2%), ARES (6.1%), RJF (6.6%), AIG (6.9%), AFL (4.4%).
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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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3.2%
Sector Median
6.2%
Sector Avg
4.9%
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