Celestica Inc. (CLS) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $492.74M
The free cash flow (FCF) for Celestica Inc. (CLS) is $492.74M. It is above its 12-month average by 28.10% ($384.66M).
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CLS Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$492.74M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$384.66M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$268.13M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$238.99M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$174.22M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$143.83M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$149.51M
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+28.10%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+83.77%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+106.18%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+182.82%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+242.58%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+229.58%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$492.74M
FCF Yield
1.14%
Price/FCF
87.5
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
Celestica Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Celestica Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Celestica Inc. (CLS)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for CLS stock is $492.74M.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Celestica Inc. (CLS)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for CLS stock is $384.66M.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Celestica Inc. (CLS)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CLS stock is $268.13M.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Celestica Inc. (CLS)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CLS stock is $238.99M.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Celestica Inc. (CLS)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CLS stock is $174.22M.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Celestica Inc. (CLS)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CLS stock is $143.83M.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Celestica Inc. (CLS)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CLS stock is $149.51M.
Celestica Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $466.32M |
| 2024-12-31 | $303.00M |
| 2023-12-31 | $201.10M |
| 2022-12-31 | $102.10M |
| 2021-12-31 | $174.60M |
| 2020-12-31 | $186.80M |
| 2019-12-31 | $264.50M |
| 2018-12-31 | $-49.10M |
| 2017-12-31 | $24.40M |
| 2016-12-31 | $109.20M |
| 2015-12-31 | $133.50M |
| 2014-12-31 | $180.20M |
| 2013-12-31 | $96.60M |
| 2012-12-31 | $206.50M |
| 2011-12-31 | $134.00M |
| 2010-12-31 | $90.10M |
| 2009-12-31 | $216.20M |
| 2008-12-31 | $119.40M |
| 2007-12-31 | $287.70M |
| 2006-12-31 | $-149.90M |
| 2005-12-31 | $59.80M |
| 2004-12-31 | $-281.40M |
| 2003-12-31 | $-213.50M |
| 2002-12-31 | $831.40M |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.09B |
| 2000-12-31 | $-367.91M |
| 1999-12-31 | $-371.00M |
| 1998-12-31 | $-32.80M |
| 1997-12-31 | $-278.60M |
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About Celestica Inc.
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and established in 1994, Celestica Inc. delivers comprehensive hardware platform and supply chain solutions to clients across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company operates through two key segments: Advanced Technology Solutions and Connectivity & Cloud Solutions. Celestica's extensive service portfolio encompasses the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and development, engineering, and supply chain management to new product introduction, component sourcing, electronic manufacturing and assembly, rigorous testing, complex mechanical integration, and systems integration. Further offerings include precision machining, order fulfillment, logistics, asset management, product licensing, and post-market repair and return services. Additionally, Celestica provides a wide array of products, including enterprise-grade data communication and information processing infrastructure such as routers, switches, data center interconnects, edge solutions, servers, and storage products. They also supply individual electronic components like capacitors, microprocessors, resistors, and memory modules, alongside power inverters, energy storage products, and smart meters. The company serves a diverse global clientele, spanning industries such as aerospace and defense, industrial, energy, healthtech, capital equipment, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and cloud service providers, including leading hyperscalers.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Hardware, Equipment & Parts
- CEO
- Robert Andrew Mionis