WDC FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 410h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
WDC’s free cash flow (FCF) yield of 0.6% means the company generates only $0.006 in cash per dollar of its stock price, a measure of how cheaply investors can buy into its cash generation.
Sector Performance
15th percentileWDC
0.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.2%
Prior Period
5.8%(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
WDC’s free cash flow (FCF) yield of 0.6% means the company generates only $0.006 in cash per dollar of its stock price, a measure of how cheaply investors can buy into its cash generation.
This sits well below the sector median of 4.2%, placing WDC at the 15th percentile among its peers. While a year-over-year comparison is not available, the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of 89.7%, dropping from 5.8% to 0.6%. The combination of a very low yield and a sharp recent drop suggests the company is producing much less cash relative to its share price, which points to higher investment risk or limited immediate returns. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as below-median and rapidly falling FCF yield typically signals a negative outlook rather than a balanced one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about WDC?
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 WDC's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: BBWI (21.0%), COF (21.2%), CMCSA (21.5%), CHTR (21.6%), STT (21.6%).
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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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0.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.2%
How WDC's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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