SCHW FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
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SCHW's fcf yield is lower than 65% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
SCHW FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of SCHW’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -7.2% to 51.9%, averaging 7.4%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.9% | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| 2025 | -0.9% | 4.3% | 10.4% | 4.9% |
| 2024 | 1.5% | 13.3% | 28.5% | 1.5% |
| 2023 | -3.8% | 3.9% | 10.8% | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 0.7% | 3.7% | 7.8% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | -7.2% | 2.9% | 8.4% | 0.8% |
| 2020 | -5.9% | 15.7% | 51.9% | 8.2% |
| 2019 | 13.6% | 17.8% | 26.4% | 14.0% |
| 2018 | 1.9% | 5.2% | 21.1% | 21.1% |
| 2017 | -0.1% | 3.0% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| 2016 | 2.8% | 4.0% | 7.9% | 2.9% |
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 SCHW FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
The Charles Schwab Corporation's FCF Yield is currently 2.0%, which is below average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for SCHW is approximately 5.8%. See all SCHW valuation metrics →
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