CB FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
CB's fcf yield is right around its 10-year median of 12.3%.
FCF Yield History
CB FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of CB’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 6.1% to 16.5%, averaging 11.2%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.0% | 11.6% | 13.0% | 12.1% |
| 2025 | 10.5% | 12.5% | 14.7% | 10.9% |
| 2024 | 11.8% | 13.0% | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| 2023 | 11.6% | 13.2% | 14.4% | 13.0% |
| 2022 | 11.8% | 13.1% | 14.9% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | 12.3% | 13.7% | 16.0% | 13.3% |
| 2020 | 8.4% | 12.5% | 16.5% | 14.0% |
| 2019 | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.9% | 8.9% |
| 2018 | 6.1% | 7.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 2017 | 6.7% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| 2016 | 6.9% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 8.0% |
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 CB FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Chubb Limited's FCF Yield is currently 12.1%, which is around average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for CB is approximately 12.3%. See all CB valuation metrics →
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