XEL FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
XEL's fcf yield is lower than 95% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
XEL FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of XEL’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -16.3% to 0.0%, averaging -3.6%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -16.3% | -6.8% | 0.0% | -16.2% |
| 2025 | -7.5% | -3.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2024 | -7.0% | -3.9% | -1.5% | -7.0% |
| 2023 | -2.6% | -1.8% | -1.2% | -1.3% |
| 2022 | -5.9% | -2.7% | -1.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | -8.2% | -7.2% | -5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2020 | -7.1% | -4.9% | -2.6% | -7.1% |
| 2019 | -3.4% | -2.9% | -2.1% | -2.9% |
| 2018 | -3.3% | -1.4% | -0.7% | -3.3% |
| 2017 | -1.7% | -1.3% | -0.9% | -1.3% |
| 2016 | -3.7% | -3.5% | -3.1% | -3.5% |
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 XEL FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Xcel Energy Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently -16.2%, which is near historic low relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for XEL is approximately -2.7%. See all XEL valuation metrics →
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