FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
As of today, Equinix's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $-998 Mil, and Market Cap is $107,265 Mil. Therefore, Equinix's FCF Yield % for today is -0.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Equinix's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
EQIX'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.01 Med: -0.05 Max: 1.78
Current: -0.93
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Equinix was 1.78%. The lowest was -1.01%. And the median was -0.05%.
EQIX's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than 82.7% of 942
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 5.9
vs EQIX: -0.93
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Equinix FCF Yield % Related Terms
Equinix FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Equinix's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Equinix's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Equinix FCF Yield % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Equinix's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Equinix's FCF Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Equinix (EQIX) has a FCF Yield % of -0.93 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Equinix and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Equinix ranks #779 out of 942 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is Equinix's FCF Yield % too high?
Equinix's current FCF Yield % is -0.93. Based on the distribution chart, Equinix ranks #779 out of 942 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Equinix has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equinix's FCF Yield % compare to AMT and DLR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Equinix ranks #779 out of 942 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Equinix in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 5.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a REITs company?
The median FCF Yield % among REITs companies is 5.90, based on 942 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Equinix and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median FCF Yield % is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equinix's current FCF Yield % is -0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Equinix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equinix (EQIX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $914.08, compared to a current price of $1,087.61 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -0.93. Equinix's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equinix (EQIX), the current FCF Yield % is -0.93 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Equinix (EQIX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equinix stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1,087.61 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of $914.08.
GuruFocus considers Equinix to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EQIX:
FCF Yield %: -0.93
GF Value™: $914.08 vs. price of $1,087.61 (19% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EQIX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Equinix is one of the leading providers of cloud- and carrier-neutral data centers, offering colocation and interconnection services to hyperscalers and businesses. Equinix operates 270 properties in 77 metropolitan areas across 36 countries, serving over 10,000 customers. About 70% of Equinix's revenue comes from renting physical space, which allows hyperscalers and other clients to store servers, data storage, and networking equipment. The other 30% of revenue is generated primarily through interconnection services (20%) and other managed services (10%).
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