C FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
C's fcf yield is lower than 65% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
C FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of C’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -82.0% to 56.8%, averaging -5.6%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -37.7% | -25.5% | -14.4% | -14.7% |
| 2025 | -66.3% | -41.3% | -16.0% | -34.1% |
| 2024 | -82.0% | -46.8% | -17.8% | -19.3% |
| 2023 | -80.3% | -19.5% | 42.5% | -46.1% |
| 2022 | 9.5% | 32.4% | 56.8% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | -19.8% | 13.9% | 48.2% | 47.3% |
| 2020 | -23.7% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -18.6% |
| 2019 | -22.9% | -4.0% | 26.3% | -10.5% |
| 2018 | -6.9% | 4.2% | 26.5% | 26.5% |
| 2017 | 4.1% | 18.2% | 32.7% | 9.5% |
| 2016 | 13.6% | 17.9% | 29.5% | 14.0% |
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 C FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Citigroup Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently -14.7%, which is below average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for C is approximately -2.0%. See all C valuation metrics →
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