Cash & Leverage
Free cash flow generated divided by market capitalisation. Often more reliable than earnings yield because it reflects actual cash — harder to inflate through accounting choices.
Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap × 100%FCF Yield History
Historically priceyAbove avgAround avgBelow avgHistorically cheap
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How to read this chart
Think of it as the "cash earnings yield" on your investment. High FCF yield vs history suggests the market may be undervaluing the company's real cash generation ability.
Key caveats
- FCF can be lumpy year-to-year due to irregular capex or working capital swings. Look at 3–5 year trends, not single-year readings.
- Businesses intentionally reinvesting for growth will show low or negative FCF yield by design — this metric is less useful for high-growth phase companies.
Is AIT FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently 3.4%, which is near historic high relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for AIT is approximately 5.2%. See all AIT valuation metrics →
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