CME FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
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CME's fcf yield is higher than 65% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
CME FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of CME’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 2.5% to 5.5%, averaging 3.9%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| 2025 | 3.7% | 4.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 2024 | 4.1% | 4.5% | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 2023 | 4.2% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 4.4% |
| 2022 | 2.5% | 3.5% | 4.4% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | 2.5% | 3.0% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 3.0% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| 2019 | 2.5% | 3.2% | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| 2018 | 3.0% | 3.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| 2017 | 3.4% | 3.9% | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 3.6% | 4.0% | 4.4% | 3.8% |
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 CME FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
CME Group Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently 4.1%, which is above average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for CME is approximately 4.0%. See all CME valuation metrics →
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