CLS FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
CLS's fcf yield is lower than 83% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
CLS FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of CLS’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -5.3% to 72.7%, averaging 9.4%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| 2025 | 0.8% | 1.7% | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| 2024 | 2.4% | 5.3% | 9.2% | 2.4% |
| 2023 | 7.5% | 11.2% | 16.2% | 7.6% |
| 2022 | 10.6% | 12.8% | 17.1% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | 10.6% | 14.1% | 18.3% | 12.6% |
| 2020 | 17.9% | 31.4% | 72.7% | 17.9% |
| 2019 | -4.4% | 8.4% | 24.9% | 24.9% |
| 2018 | -5.3% | -1.0% | 1.7% | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 3.9% | 7.4% | 12.6% | 4.7% |
| 2016 | 1.8% | 5.9% | 7.9% | 6.8% |
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 CLS FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Celestica Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently 1.4%, which is historically low relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for CLS is approximately 7.6%. See all CLS valuation metrics →
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