Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Industrials
Rockwell Automation, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides industrial automation and digital transformation solutions in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. It operates in three segments: Intelligent Devices, Software & Control, and Lifecycle Services. The company offers drives, motion, advanced material handling, safety, sensing, industrial components, hardware, software, and configured-to-order products; and control and visualization software and hardware, digital twin, simulation and information software, network and security infrastructure, and custom-engineered systems. It also provides digital consulting, professional services, engineered-to-order solutions, recurring services, cybersecurity, safety, remote monitoring, customer technical support and repair, asset management and optimization consulting, and training, as well as spare parts. The company sells its products through independent distributors in relation to its direct sales force. It serves discrete end markets, including automotive, semiconductor, e-commerce, and warehouse automation; hybrid end markets, such as food and beverage, life sciences, and tire; and process end markets comprising energy, mining, and chemicals. The company was formerly known as Rockwell International Corporation and changed its name to Rockwell Automation, Inc. in February 2002. Rockwell Automation, Inc. was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 2.7% |
| Industrials Sector Avg FCF Yield | 3.8% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $1.4B |
| Market Cap | $50.0B |
| P/E Ratio | 42.0x |
Rockwell Automation, Inc.'s FCF yield of 2.7% is below the Industrials sector average (3.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockwell Automation, Inc.'s (ROK) free cash flow yield?
Rockwell Automation, Inc.'s (ROK) free cash flow yield is 2.7%. That is below the Industrials sector average (3.8%).
Is ROK's free cash flow yield good?
At 2.7%, ROK's free cash flow yield is considered weak — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does Rockwell Automation, Inc. generate?
Rockwell Automation, Inc. generated $1.4B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $50.0B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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