R FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
R's fcf yield is higher than 82% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
R FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of R’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -119.4% to 31.4%, averaging -11.9%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.3% | 5.7% | 7.3% | 7.3% |
| 2025 | -7.1% | -2.1% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| 2024 | -18.2% | -12.9% | -6.1% | -6.1% |
| 2023 | -18.9% | -12.1% | -6.5% | -15.1% |
| 2022 | -4.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 5.3% | 21.3% | 31.4% | 5.3% |
| 2020 | -119.4% | -28.7% | 31.2% | 31.2% |
| 2019 | -83.5% | -59.1% | -41.3% | -55.1% |
| 2018 | -55.3% | -20.8% | -6.6% | -55.3% |
| 2017 | -7.9% | -3.8% | -1.6% | -2.8% |
| 2016 | -27.0% | -16.1% | -11.9% | -13.5% |
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 R FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Ryder System, Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently 7.3%, which is historically high relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for R is approximately -5.5%. See all R valuation metrics →
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