UAL FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
UAL's fcf yield is right around its 10-year median of 7.3%.
FCF Yield History
UAL FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of UAL’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -47.1% to 44.2%, averaging 2.7%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.7% | 8.0% | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| 2025 | 7.0% | 14.1% | 25.8% | 7.0% |
| 2024 | -5.9% | -1.4% | 11.8% | 11.8% |
| 2023 | 7.0% | 9.5% | 12.3% | 9.7% |
| 2022 | -0.4% | 8.1% | 17.0% | 14.7% |
| 2021 | -47.1% | -20.8% | -0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2020 | -43.5% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -43.5% |
| 2019 | 6.6% | 8.0% | 10.7% | 10.7% |
| 2018 | -3.2% | 3.7% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| 2017 | -2.5% | 4.5% | 11.2% | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 11.9% | 15.2% | 18.8% | 12.4% |
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 UAL FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently 7.0%, which is around average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for UAL is approximately 7.3%. See all UAL valuation metrics →
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