LLY FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
LLY's fcf yield is right around its 10-year median of 2.1%.
FCF Yield History
LLY FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of LLY’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -0.6% to 5.5%, averaging 2.1%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| 2025 | -0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2024 | -0.6% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2023 | -0.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 1.7% | 2.3% | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 2.4% | 3.0% | 4.1% | 2.8% |
| 2019 | 1.7% | 2.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 2.1% | 3.8% | 5.5% | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| 2016 | 2.0% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 3.0% |
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 LLY FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Eli Lilly and Company'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 LLY is approximately 2.1%. See all LLY valuation metrics →
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