CNC FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
CNC's fcf yield is higher than 95% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
CNC FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of CNC’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -2.7% to 39.1%, averaging 9.9%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18.6% | 24.7% | 39.1% | 26.9% |
| 2025 | -1.8% | 7.5% | 21.4% | 21.4% |
| 2024 | -1.6% | 7.5% | 18.4% | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 11.8% | 17.8% | 24.5% | 13.6% |
| 2022 | 6.3% | 10.8% | 17.5% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | 6.6% | 11.4% | 15.4% | 6.8% |
| 2020 | -2.7% | 2.2% | 13.3% | 13.3% |
| 2019 | 0.3% | 3.4% | 8.3% | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 2.3% | 6.0% | 8.1% | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 12.2% | 15.8% | 20.9% | 12.6% |
| 2016 | -1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
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 CNC FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Centene Corporation's FCF Yield is currently 26.9%, which is near historic high relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for CNC is approximately 8.0%. See all CNC valuation metrics →
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