SON FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
SON's fcf yield is higher than 82% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
SON FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of SON’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -2.4% to 11.6%, averaging 5.2%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.6% | 6.7% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| 2025 | 1.3% | 5.3% | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| 2024 | 6.0% | 8.5% | 11.6% | 9.1% |
| 2023 | 2.9% | 5.5% | 9.2% | 8.3% |
| 2022 | -2.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 0.8% | 6.0% | 8.5% | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 3.8% | 6.9% | 10.3% | 8.3% |
| 2019 | 2.8% | 4.8% | 8.1% | 3.7% |
| 2018 | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| 2017 | 2.6% | 3.4% | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 4.7% | 5.3% | 5.7% | 5.4% |
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 SON FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Sonoco Products Company's FCF Yield is currently 8.5%, which is historically high relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for SON is approximately 5.1%. See all SON valuation metrics →
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