ALC FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
ALC's fcf yield is higher than 95% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
ALC FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of ALC’s fcf yield from 2019 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 0.2% to 5.4%, averaging 1.8%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.0% | 4.7% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| 2025 | 3.2% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 4.4% |
| 2024 | 1.3% | 2.1% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| 2023 | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 ALC FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Alcon Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently 5.0%, which is near historic high relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for ALC is approximately 1.2%. See all ALC valuation metrics →
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