COF FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
COF's fcf yield is lower than 65% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
COF FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of COF’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 13.1% to 84.3%, averaging 30.0%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17.0% | 23.2% | 27.0% | 23.6% |
| 2025 | 13.1% | 20.1% | 32.0% | 18.1% |
| 2024 | 24.8% | 37.1% | 44.5% | 24.8% |
| 2023 | 27.5% | 41.2% | 60.5% | 41.1% |
| 2022 | 16.8% | 21.2% | 28.0% | 26.5% |
| 2021 | 15.2% | 20.2% | 35.5% | 18.9% |
| 2020 | 31.8% | 48.1% | 84.3% | 35.2% |
| 2019 | 30.1% | 34.8% | 39.6% | 33.0% |
| 2018 | 24.1% | 26.7% | 35.9% | 33.9% |
| 2017 | 22.5% | 26.0% | 29.8% | 22.7% |
| 2016 | 22.6% | 26.9% | 32.3% | 23.5% |
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 COF FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Capital One Financial Corporation's FCF Yield is currently 23.6%, which is below average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for COF is approximately 27.3%. See all COF valuation metrics →
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