Charles Schwab (TSX:SCHW) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: C$1.45 (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Charles Schwab Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Charles Schwab TSX:SCHW +1.89% 56 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is C$1.45 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:SCHW with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of C$31.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 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.

Charles Schwab's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1.242. 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 C$1.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Charles Schwab's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 11.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 15.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 11.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 16.70% 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 Charles Schwab was 50.40% per year. The lowest was -13.60% per year. And the median was 12.70% per year.

As of today (2026-08-02), Charles Schwab's current stock price is C$31.26. Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1.45. Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 21.56.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Charles Schwab was 64.11. The lowest was 9.86. And the median was 24.52.


Charles Schwab  (TSX:SCHW) 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.

Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=31.26/1.45
=21.56

* 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 Charles Schwab was 64.11. The lowest was 9.86. And the median was 24.52.


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.


Charles Schwab Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Charles Schwab Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Charles Schwab'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.

Charles Schwab Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Charles Schwab Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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Charles Schwab Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSX:SCHW vs HOOD, GS, IBKR: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Charles Schwab'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.


Charles Schwab Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Charles Schwab 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, Charles Schwab'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)
=1.242/330.2130*330.2130
=1.242

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Charles Schwab Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.373 241.018 0.511
201609 -0.135 241.428 -0.185
201612 0.560 241.432 0.766
201703 -0.361 243.801 -0.489
201706 0.138 244.955 0.186
201709 0.641 246.819 0.858
201712 -0.710 246.524 -0.951
201803 0.026 249.554 0.034
201806 0.636 251.989 0.833
201809 0.237 252.439 0.310
201812 1.666 251.233 2.190
201903 -0.599 254.202 -0.778
201906 0.447 256.143 0.576
201909 1.158 256.759 1.489
201912 0.922 256.974 1.185
202003 2.366 258.115 3.027
202006 -3.833 257.797 -4.910
202009 -0.047 260.280 -0.060
202012 1.987 260.474 2.519
202103 -0.721 264.877 -0.899
202106 -0.118 271.696 -0.143
202109 0.241 274.310 0.290
202112 0.789 278.802 0.934
202203 0.403 287.504 0.463
202206 -1.212 296.311 -1.351
202209 1.367 296.808 1.521
202212 -0.369 296.797 -0.411
202303 1.573 301.836 1.721
202306 -0.874 305.109 -0.946
202309 -0.856 307.789 -0.918
202312 3.227 306.746 3.474
202403 -0.244 312.332 -0.258
202406 -0.714 314.175 -0.750
202409 3.085 315.301 3.231
202412 -1.892 315.605 -1.980
202503 1.083 319.799 1.118
202506 0.504 322.561 0.516
202509 0.066 324.800 0.067
202512 -0.158 324.054 -0.161
202603 1.242 330.213 1.242

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 C$1.45 mean?
Charles Schwab (TSX:SCHW) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of C$1.45 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 Charles Schwab and its competitors.
Is Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Charles Schwab's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is C$1.45. Overall, Charles Schwab has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to HOOD and GS?
Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of C$1.45 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Capital Markets 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 Charles Schwab and its competitors. Charles Schwab's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is C$1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charles Schwab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charles Schwab (TSX:SCHW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$31.61, compared to a current price of C$31.26 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is C$1.45. Charles Schwab's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 Charles Schwab (TSX:SCHW), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is C$1.45 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 Charles Schwab (TSX:SCHW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charles Schwab stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$31.26 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$31.61. GuruFocus considers Charles Schwab to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:SCHW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: C$1.45
  • GF Value™: C$31.61 vs. price of C$31.26 (1.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Charles Schwab Business Description

Address 3000 Schwab Way, Westlake, TX, USA, 76262
Charles Schwab is one of the largest retail-oriented financial-services companies in the US, with $11.9 trillion in client assets across its brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, financial advisory, and wealth management businesses at the end of 2025. While best known for its retail brokerage offering, Schwab generates the lion's share of its revenue and profits through its Charles Schwab Bank and asset management segments. The firm is a dominant player in Registered Investment Advisor(RIA) custody, with over 40% market share, and has recently pushed into wealth management with robo-advisory, direct indexing, and other managed-investment solutions.
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