Lincoln National (FRA:LCO) FCF Yield %: 3.46 (As of Jun. 29, 2026) — 35% Below Median


FRA:LCO Lincoln National Corp FRA:LCO
67 GF Score
Price €31.40
GF Value €37.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Lincoln National FCF Yield %?

Lincoln National FRA:LCO -1.23% 67 FCF Yield % is 3.46 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 5.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:LCO with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Insurance companies, Lincoln National ranks worse than 66.93% 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.

As of today, Lincoln National's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €224 Mil, and Market Cap is €6,180 Mil. Therefore, Lincoln National's FCF Yield % for today is 3.46%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lincoln National's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:LCO' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -79.11   Med: 5.33   Max: 104.2
Current: 3.46


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Lincoln National was 104.20%. The lowest was -79.11%. And the median was 5.33%.

FRA:LCO's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
66.93% of 508 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 7.075 vs FRA:LCO: 3.46

Lincoln National's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.59%.


Lincoln National 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.


Lincoln National FCF Yield % Related Terms


Lincoln National FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lincoln National's FCF Yield % 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.

Lincoln National FCF Yield % Chart

Lincoln National Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.76 70.39 -45.73 -37.50 -1.95

Lincoln National Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -18.08 62.84 -60.01 10.91 8.37

FRA:LCO vs JXN, PRI, CNO: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Lincoln National'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.


Lincoln National FCF Yield % vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Lincoln National's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln National's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Lincoln National FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Lincoln National's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-142.618 / 7297.9584
=-1.95%

Lincoln National's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=119.37 * 4 / 5703.7943
=8.37%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 3.46 mean?
Lincoln National (FRA:LCO) has a FCF Yield % of 3.46 as of Jun. 29, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Lincoln National and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 5.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln National ranks #340 out of 508 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Lincoln National's FCF Yield % too high?
Lincoln National's current FCF Yield % of 3.46 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 5.33. The Insurance industry median FCF Yield % is 7.08. Lincoln National's value of 3.46 is 51.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln National ranks #340 out of 508 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lincoln National has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln National's FCF Yield % compare to JXN and PRI?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Lincoln National ranks #340 out of 508 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Lincoln National in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 7.08. Lincoln National's value of 3.46 is 51.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.33 vs. the industry median of 7.08, Lincoln National has consistently been below 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 an Insurance company?
The median FCF Yield % among Insurance companies is 7.08, based on 508 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. Lincoln National's current FCF Yield % of 3.46 is 51.1% below 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 Lincoln National and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median FCF Yield % is 7.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln National's current FCF Yield % is 3.46, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 5.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lincoln National stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lincoln National (FRA:LCO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.68, compared to a current price of €31.40 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.46, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 5.33 and 51.1% below the Insurance industry median of 7.08. Lincoln National's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Lincoln National (FRA:LCO), the current FCF Yield % is 3.46 as of Jun. 29, 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 Lincoln National (FRA:LCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lincoln National stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €31.40 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.68. GuruFocus considers Lincoln National to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LCO:

  • FCF Yield %: 3.46 (35% below median its 10-year median of 5.33)
  • GF Value™: €37.68 vs. price of €31.40 (16.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.1% below the Insurance median (#340 of 508)

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


Lincoln National Business Description

Other Exchanges LNC:USA0JV3:UKL1NC34:Brazil
Address 150 North Radnor-Chester Road, Suite A305, Radnor, PA, USA, 19087
Lincoln National Corp operates multiple insurance and retirement businesses. The company's operating segment includes Annuities; Retirement Plan Services; Life Insurance and Group Protection. Its products include fixed and indexed annuities, variable annuities, universal life insurance (UL), variable universal life insurance (VUL), linked-benefit UL and VUL, indexed universal life insurance (IUL), term life insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plans and services, and group life, disability, and dental.
67GF Score

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