DLR FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
DLR's fcf yield is right around its 10-year median of 2.5%.
FCF Yield History
DLR FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of DLR’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -4.2% to 6.8%, averaging 1.7%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| 2025 | -1.4% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| 2024 | -4.2% | -3.0% | -0.9% | -0.9% |
| 2023 | -3.6% | -2.1% | -1.2% | -2.4% |
| 2022 | -3.3% | -2.4% | -1.6% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | -1.6% | 2.3% | 4.8% | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 3.3% | 4.4% | 6.7% | 4.4% |
| 2019 | 5.1% | 5.9% | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 2018 | 4.4% | 5.1% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| 2017 | 4.6% | 5.2% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| 2016 | 5.7% | 6.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% |
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 DLR FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently 2.0%, which is around average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for DLR is approximately 2.5%. See all DLR valuation metrics →
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