FCF Yield
Updated 176h ago
Sector Performance
58th percentileVRSK
4.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
Deep Analysis
A free cash flow (FCF) yield of 4.9% means that for every $100 invested in VRSK, the company generates $4.90 in cash after covering operating costs and capital spending — a measure of how much cash return the business produces relative to its stock price.
The stock’s FCF yield sits above the sector median of 4.2%, placing it in the 59th percentile among peers, so it is slightly higher than most comparable companies. The metric has been trending upward over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year increase of 28.9% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 2.1%. Because the current yield is already above the sector median and continues to climb, the combination suggests improving cash generation or a lower valuation, which could reduce risk for investors seeking cash-based returns. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the yield is decent and improving, but not high enough to signal a strong buy or sell on its own.
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: 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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4.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
How VRSK's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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