CF FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
CF's fcf yield is lower than 65% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
CF FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of CF’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -34.2% to 25.1%, averaging 9.1%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.8% | 10.3% | 14.9% | 9.3% |
| 2025 | 10.4% | 12.6% | 16.1% | 14.9% |
| 2024 | 1.7% | 4.0% | 11.8% | 11.8% |
| 2023 | 14.5% | 19.1% | 24.9% | 15.8% |
| 2022 | 10.0% | 17.6% | 25.1% | 25.1% |
| 2021 | 6.9% | 9.4% | 15.4% | 15.4% |
| 2020 | 10.8% | 15.6% | 23.8% | 11.1% |
| 2019 | 9.1% | 10.7% | 12.2% | 10.5% |
| 2018 | 4.7% | 9.6% | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| 2017 | -23.8% | -5.7% | 9.3% | 7.5% |
| 2016 | -34.2% | -28.9% | -23.8% | -24.2% |
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 CF FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently 9.3%, which is below average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for CF is approximately 11.0%. See all CF valuation metrics →
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