CAH FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
CAH's fcf yield is lower than 83% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
CAH FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of CAH’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -1.7% to 23.3%, averaging 10.6%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.7% | 9.4% | 11.6% | 7.7% |
| 2025 | -1.7% | 5.2% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| 2024 | -1.7% | 9.2% | 14.1% | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 9.8% | 14.2% | 23.3% | 11.3% |
| 2022 | 2.5% | 10.8% | 19.0% | 16.2% |
| 2021 | 7.5% | 12.0% | 19.8% | 7.8% |
| 2020 | 9.3% | 12.6% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| 2019 | 8.2% | 13.9% | 19.4% | 11.2% |
| 2018 | 6.9% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 12.8% |
| 2017 | 2.4% | 5.7% | 10.9% | 9.8% |
| 2016 | 9.5% | 11.1% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
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 CAH FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Cardinal Health, Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently 7.7%, which is historically low relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for CAH is approximately 10.4%. See all CAH valuation metrics →
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