EC FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
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EC's fcf yield is lower than 65% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
EC FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of EC’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 1.1% to 48.5%, averaging 16.7%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.3% | 15.4% | 20.5% | 12.4% |
| 2025 | 20.9% | 32.6% | 44.0% | 20.9% |
| 2024 | 5.7% | 22.3% | 48.5% | 43.2% |
| 2023 | 6.2% | 19.6% | 29.1% | 7.1% |
| 2022 | 9.5% | 17.5% | 32.7% | 26.5% |
| 2021 | 2.1% | 5.2% | 13.3% | 13.3% |
| 2020 | 2.4% | 15.2% | 39.3% | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 8.2% | 11.2% | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| 2018 | 9.3% | 11.5% | 15.8% | 11.3% |
| 2017 | 12.9% | 19.0% | 22.5% | 12.9% |
| 2016 | 1.1% | 7.7% | 10.2% | 8.9% |
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 EC FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Ecopetrol S.A.'s FCF Yield is currently 12.4%, which is below average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for EC is approximately 14.3%. See all EC valuation metrics →
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