ZD FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
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ZD's fcf yield is higher than 82% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
ZD FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of ZD’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 3.6% to 27.6%, averaging 9.0%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14.8% | 18.0% | 27.6% | 15.5% |
| 2025 | 11.0% | 15.7% | 21.5% | 20.9% |
| 2024 | 5.9% | 7.6% | 11.4% | 11.2% |
| 2023 | 4.7% | 6.0% | 8.3% | 5.3% |
| 2022 | 6.2% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | 6.9% | 8.3% | 10.3% | 7.5% |
| 2020 | 3.6% | 5.1% | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| 2019 | 4.0% | 9.5% | 12.2% | 4.0% |
| 2018 | 6.3% | 8.4% | 11.8% | 11.8% |
| 2017 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 7.2% |
| 2016 | 7.1% | 8.3% | 9.5% | 7.3% |
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 ZD FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Ziff Davis, Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently 15.5%, which is historically high relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for ZD is approximately 7.9%. See all ZD valuation metrics →
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