DDOG FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
DDOG's fcf yield is higher than 65% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
DDOG FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of DDOG’s fcf yield from 2019 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -0.6% to 2.8%, averaging 1.1%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.1% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| 2025 | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| 2024 | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2019 | -0.6% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap × 100%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.
- 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 DDOG FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Datadog, Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently 1.5%, which is above average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for DDOG is approximately 1.3%. See all DDOG valuation metrics →
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