What is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce FCF Yield %?
Canadian Imperial Bank of CommerceCM -0.27%71 FCF Yield % is 10.17 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 22.87. GuruFocus rates CM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $78.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,505 Banks companies, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ranks better than 56.94% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
CM'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.85 Med: 22.87 Max: 166.75
Current: 10.17
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce was 166.75%. The lowest was -23.85%. And the median was 22.87%.
CM's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 56.94% of 1505
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 8.2
vs CM: 10.17
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce FCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce FCF Yield % Related Terms
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce FCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce FCF Yield % Chart
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce FCF Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM) has a FCF Yield % of 10.17 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 22.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ranks #648 out of 1505 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's FCF Yield % too high?
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's current FCF Yield % of 10.17 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 22.87. The Banks industry median FCF Yield % is 8.20. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's value of 10.17 is 24% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ranks #648 out of 1505 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's FCF Yield % compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ranks #648 out of 1505 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 8.20. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's value of 10.17 is 24% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.87 vs. the industry median of 8.20, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Banks company?
The median FCF Yield % among Banks companies is 8.20, based on 1,505 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's current FCF Yield % of 10.17 is 24% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median FCF Yield % is 8.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's current FCF Yield % is 10.17, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 22.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $78.31, compared to a current price of $114.06 — trading 45.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 10.17, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 22.87 and 24% above the Banks industry median of 8.20. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM), the current FCF Yield % is 10.17 as of Jun. 26, 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 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $114.06 is trading 45.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $78.31.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CM:
FCF Yield %: 10.17 (56% below median its 10-year median of 22.87)
GF Value™: $78.31 vs. price of $114.06 (45.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24% above the Banks median (#648 of 1505)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Business Description
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is Canada's fifth-largest bank with over CAD 1.1 trillion in assets at the end of fiscal 2025. It operates four business segments: Canadian retail and business banking, Canadian commercial banking and wealth management, US commercial banking and wealth management, and capital markets. It serves approximately 14 million personal banking and business customers, primarily in Canada and the US.
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