WDC FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
WDC's fcf yield is lower than 65% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
WDC FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of WDC’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -17.7% to 36.1%, averaging 5.3%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.0% | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| 2025 | 2.2% | 4.0% | 7.8% | 3.0% |
| 2024 | -13.8% | -5.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| 2023 | -17.7% | -10.7% | -3.8% | -13.0% |
| 2022 | -5.4% | 7.7% | 13.3% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 0.9% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| 2020 | 0.8% | 2.3% | 4.8% | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 3.3% | 11.3% | 27.7% | 3.3% |
| 2018 | 15.2% | 21.5% | 36.1% | 26.7% |
| 2017 | 9.3% | 13.7% | 20.3% | 20.3% |
| 2016 | 8.3% | 10.4% | 13.8% | 11.4% |
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 WDC FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Western Digital Corporation's FCF Yield is currently 1.8%, which is below average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for WDC is approximately 4.2%. See all WDC valuation metrics →
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