WBD FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
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WBD's fcf yield is lower than 95% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
WBD FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of WBD’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 2.9% to 43.8%, averaging 13.7%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 3.0% |
| 2025 | 4.2% | 13.9% | 22.9% | 4.2% |
| 2024 | 17.1% | 31.0% | 43.8% | 17.1% |
| 2023 | 5.7% | 11.8% | 23.3% | 19.2% |
| 2022 | 4.9% | 11.9% | 28.4% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | 4.6% | 10.5% | 15.4% | 15.4% |
| 2020 | 11.8% | 19.0% | 24.1% | 11.8% |
| 2019 | 11.6% | 13.3% | 15.4% | 13.5% |
| 2018 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 2017 | 7.3% | 10.3% | 17.1% | 12.5% |
| 2016 | 7.1% | 8.2% | 9.0% | 8.3% |
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 WBD FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently 3.0%, which is near historic low relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for WBD is approximately 11.7%. See all WBD valuation metrics →
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