CVS Health (BSP:CVSH34) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: R$4.97 (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:CVSH34 CVS Health Corp BSP:CVSH34
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Price R$53.65
GF Value R$39.26
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What is CVS Health Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

CVS Health BSP:CVSH34 68 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$4.97 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:CVSH34 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R$39.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

CVS Health's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1.390. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is R$4.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, CVS Health's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 0.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 3.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 8.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 14.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of CVS Health was 153.70% per year. The lowest was -68.10% per year. And the median was 16.90% per year.

As of today (2026-07-16), CVS Health's current stock price is R$53.65. CVS Health's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$4.97. CVS Health's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 10.79.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of CVS Health was 32.92. The lowest was 4.65. And the median was 11.61.


CVS Health  (BSP:CVSH34) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

CVS Health's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=53.65/4.97
=10.79

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of CVS Health was 32.92. The lowest was 4.65. And the median was 11.61.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


CVS Health Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


CVS Health Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CVS Health's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

CVS Health Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

CVS Health Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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CVS Health Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BSP:CVSH34 vs ELV, CI, HUM: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Healthcare Plans subindustry, CVS Health's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


CVS Health Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Healthcare Plans Industry

For the Healthcare Plans industry and Healthcare sector, CVS Health's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CVS Health's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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CVS Health Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, CVS Health's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1.39/330.2130*330.2130
=1.390

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

CVS Health Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.364 241.018 0.499
201609 1.040 241.428 1.422
201612 0.471 241.432 0.644
201703 0.929 243.801 1.258
201706 0.505 244.955 0.681
201709 0.641 246.819 0.858
201712 -0.208 246.524 -0.279
201803 0.603 249.554 0.798
201806 0.928 251.989 1.216
201809 0.224 252.439 0.293
201812 0.656 251.233 0.862
201903 0.363 254.202 0.472
201906 1.411 256.143 1.819
201909 0.735 256.759 0.945
201912 0.647 256.974 0.831
202003 0.955 258.115 1.222
202006 2.634 257.797 3.374
202009 0.550 260.280 0.698
202012 1.117 260.474 1.416
202103 0.879 264.877 1.096
202106 2.031 271.696 2.468
202109 1.952 274.310 2.350
202112 1.440 278.802 1.706
202203 0.941 287.504 1.081
202206 1.924 296.311 2.144
202209 3.407 296.808 3.790
202212 -1.049 296.797 -1.167
202303 2.604 301.836 2.849
202306 2.005 305.109 2.170
202309 0.831 307.789 0.892
202312 -1.344 306.746 -1.447
202403 1.650 312.332 1.744
202406 1.049 314.175 1.103
202409 -0.622 315.301 -0.651
202412 0.528 315.605 0.552
202503 1.737 319.799 1.794
202506 0.563 322.561 0.576
202509 0.041 324.800 0.042
202512 1.106 324.054 1.127
202603 1.390 330.213 1.390

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of R$4.97 mean?
CVS Health (BSP:CVSH34) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of R$4.97 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CVS Health and its competitors.
Is CVS Health's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
CVS Health's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$4.97. Overall, CVS Health has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVS Health's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to ELV and CI?
CVS Health's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of R$4.97 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Plans industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Healthcare Plans company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Healthcare Plans industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CVS Health and its competitors. CVS Health's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$4.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CVS Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVS Health (BSP:CVSH34) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$39.26, compared to a current price of R$53.65 — trading 36.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$4.97. CVS Health's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CVS Health (BSP:CVSH34), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$4.97 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is CVS Health (BSP:CVSH34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVS Health stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$53.65 is trading 36.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$39.26. GuruFocus considers CVS Health to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CVSH34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: R$4.97
  • GF Value™: R$39.26 vs. price of R$53.65 (36.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CVSH34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CVS Health Business Description

Address One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI, USA, 02895
CVS Health offers a diverse set of healthcare services. Its roots are in its retail pharmacy operations, where it operates around 9,000 stores primarily in the US. CVS is also a large pharmacy benefit manager (acquired through Caremark), processing about 2 billion adjusted claims annually. It operates a top-tier health insurer (acquired through Aetna) through which it serves about 27 million medical members. The acquisition of Oak Street Health added primary care services to the mix, which could have significant synergies with all existing business lines.
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