The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) — Free Cash Flow Yield

Financial Services

The Charles Schwab Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a savings and loan holding company that provides wealth management, securities brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, and financial advisory services in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Investor Services and Advisor Services. It offers brokerage accounts with equity and fixed income trading, margin lending, options trading, futures and forex trading, and cash management capabilities, including money market funds, and certificates of deposit; third-party mutual funds through the Mutual Fund Marketplace and Mutual Fund OneSource service, as well as mutual fund trading and clearing services to broker-dealers; exchange-traded funds; advisory solutions for managed portfolios, separately managed accounts, customized personal advice for tailored portfolios, specialized planning, and full-time portfolio management; banking products comprising checking and savings accounts, first lien residential real estate mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, and pledged asset lines; and trust custody services, personal trust reporting services, and administrative trustee services. It provides digital and software based trading platforms; research tools, and multichannel support, real-time market data, options trading; equity compensation plan sponsors full-service recordkeeping for stock plans, stock options, restricted stock, performance shares, and stock appreciation rights; retirement plan services; mutual fund clearing services; and advisor services, including interactive tools and educational content. The Company operates through branch offices. The Charles Schwab Corporation was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Westlake, Texas.

MetricValue
FCF Yield4.6%
Financial Services Sector Avg FCF Yield6.6%
Annual Free Cash Flow$8.8B
Market Cap$192.1B
P/E Ratio20.2x

The Charles Schwab Corporation's FCF yield of 4.6% is below the Financial Services sector average (6.6%).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Charles Schwab Corporation's (SCHW) free cash flow yield?

The Charles Schwab Corporation's (SCHW) free cash flow yield is 4.6%. That is below the Financial Services sector average (6.6%).

Is SCHW's free cash flow yield good?

At 4.6%, SCHW's free cash flow yield is considered fair — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.

How much free cash flow does The Charles Schwab Corporation generate?

The Charles Schwab Corporation generated $8.8B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $192.1B.

How is free cash flow yield calculated?

Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.

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