VRSK FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates from operations relative to its stock price — at 5.1%, VRSK produces about $5.10 of free cash flow for every $100 invested.
Sector Performance
56th percentileVRSK
4.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
5.1%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates from operations relative to its stock price — at 5.1%, VRSK produces about $5.10 of free cash flow for every $100 invested.
That level sits above the sector median of 4.2%, placing the stock in the 60th percentile among its peers. The yield has been increasing over the last 8 quarters, with a year-over-year change of +18.6% and a quarter-over-quarter change of +4.1%. The combination of a yield above the sector median and an upward trend suggests improving cash generation per dollar of price, which can soften downside risk and offer a reasonable return cushion. This trend also points to a narrowing gap between market price and underlying cash flow, though the absolute yield is not high enough to signal a deeply undervalued opportunity. Overall, this metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict — it confirms a fairly positioned stock with a positive but moderate cash flow trend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about VRSK?
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 VRSK'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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4.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How VRSK's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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