BP FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
BP's fcf yield is higher than 65% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
BP FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of BP’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -5.7% to 27.7%, averaging 9.5%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.2% | 11.8% | 17.1% | 14.1% |
| 2025 | 9.1% | 12.0% | 15.1% | 12.6% |
| 2024 | 12.8% | 16.1% | 19.2% | 15.3% |
| 2023 | 18.8% | 22.7% | 27.7% | 21.7% |
| 2022 | 11.5% | 17.7% | 24.9% | 20.3% |
| 2021 | -0.2% | 6.4% | 14.4% | 14.4% |
| 2020 | -0.2% | 7.2% | 18.9% | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 4.1% | 5.4% | 8.1% | 8.1% |
| 2018 | 1.6% | 3.4% | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| 2017 | -5.7% | -3.6% | -1.0% | -1.0% |
| 2016 | -3.0% | -2.5% | -1.3% | -2.6% |
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 BP FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
BP p.l.c.'s FCF Yield is currently 14.1%, which is above average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for BP is approximately 8.8%. See all BP valuation metrics →
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