SLF FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
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SLF's fcf yield is higher than 65% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
SLF FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of SLF’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 4.2% to 28.7%, averaging 13.9%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.6% | 16.8% | 22.7% | 17.8% |
| 2025 | 4.2% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 13.8% |
| 2024 | 12.0% | 19.5% | 21.8% | 12.0% |
| 2023 | 13.3% | 15.2% | 17.4% | 13.7% |
| 2022 | 13.1% | 15.3% | 18.4% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | 13.9% | 19.7% | 27.7% | 13.9% |
| 2020 | 8.4% | 19.2% | 28.7% | 27.6% |
| 2019 | 6.1% | 9.3% | 13.9% | 9.5% |
| 2018 | 5.0% | 7.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 2017 | 7.5% | 9.1% | 12.2% | 7.5% |
| 2016 | 12.1% | 14.1% | 18.1% | 12.5% |
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 SLF FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Sun Life Financial Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently 17.8%, which is above average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for SLF is approximately 13.9%. See all SLF valuation metrics →
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