IlluminaXSWX:ILMN -0.79%76 FCF Yield % is 3.65 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 105% above its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ILMN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF105.51. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 215 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Illumina ranks better than 73.95% on this metric.
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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Illumina's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ILMN'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.22 Med: 1.78 Max: 7.74
Current: 3.65
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Illumina was 7.74%. The lowest was -0.22%. And the median was 1.78%.
XSWX:ILMN's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 73.95% of 215
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: -1.41
vs XSWX:ILMN: 3.65
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.
Illumina FCF Yield % Related Terms
Illumina FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Illumina'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 Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Illumina'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.
Illumina FCF Yield % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Illumina's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Illumina'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.
Illumina (XSWX:ILMN) has a FCF Yield % of 3.65 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Illumina and its competitors. This is 105% above median its historical median of 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Illumina ranks #56 out of 215 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Illumina's FCF Yield % too high?
Illumina's current FCF Yield % of 3.65 is 105% above median its 10-year median of 1.78. Based on the distribution chart, Illumina ranks #56 out of 215 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Illumina has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Illumina's FCF Yield % compare to MTD and DGX?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Illumina ranks #56 out of 215 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Illumina in the upper half of its industry. 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. 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 Illumina and its competitors. Illumina's current FCF Yield % is 3.65, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Illumina stock overvalued right now?
Illumina (XSWX:ILMN) has a current FCF Yield % of 3.65. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF105.51, compared to a current price of CHF143.95 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.65, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 1.78. Illumina's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Illumina (XSWX:ILMN), the current FCF Yield % is 3.65 as of Jun. 27, 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 Illumina (XSWX:ILMN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illumina stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF143.95 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF105.51.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ILMN:
FCF Yield %: 3.65 (105% above median its 10-year median of 1.78)
GF Value™: CHF105.51 vs. price of CHF143.95 (36.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ILMN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Illumina provides tools and services to analyze genetic material with life science and clinical lab applications. The company generates over 90% of its revenue from sequencing instruments, consumables, and services. Illumina's high-throughput technology enables whole genome sequencing in humans and other large organisms. Its lower throughput tools enable applications that require smaller data outputs, such as viral and cancer tumor screening. Illumina also sells microarrays (9% of 2024 sales) that enable lower-cost, focused genetic screening with primarily consumer and agricultural applications.
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