BMO FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
BMO's fcf yield is lower than 65% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
BMO FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of BMO’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -15.4% to 181.3%, averaging 25.9%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.7% | 7.2% | 12.2% | 7.2% |
| 2025 | 0.4% | 8.1% | 25.0% | 6.6% |
| 2024 | 4.2% | 22.4% | 39.1% | 24.7% |
| 2023 | 3.8% | 25.2% | 58.3% | 8.4% |
| 2022 | -15.4% | -0.6% | 47.7% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | 17.2% | 55.0% | 94.9% | 48.6% |
| 2020 | 42.1% | 114.6% | 181.3% | 76.9% |
| 2019 | 16.7% | 25.6% | 45.1% | 43.7% |
| 2018 | 2.8% | 9.8% | 30.7% | 29.8% |
| 2017 | -7.7% | -4.0% | 3.0% | 2.9% |
| 2016 | -12.1% | -8.4% | -5.1% | -5.2% |
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 BMO FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Bank of Montreal's FCF Yield is currently 7.2%, which is below average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for BMO is approximately 13.4%. See all BMO valuation metrics →
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