ABB Ltd (ABBNY) FCF Payout Ratio: 45.61%
Is ABB Ltd’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
ABB Ltd's FCF payout ratio of 45.61% is 61% below its 5-year average of 117.25%, near the low end of its 5-year range (42.68%–323.43%).
2.65% above its 12-month average of 44.43%.
ABBNY FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ABBNY Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ABBNY Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ABBNY FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
45.61%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
44.43%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
115.24%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
117.25%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
99.39%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
60.51%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
50.84%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.65%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-60.42%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-61.10%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-54.11%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-24.62%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-10.28%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
45.6%
Earnings Payout Ratio
46.0%
Dividend Yield
1.09%
FCF Yield
2.39%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.47B | $1.91B | 42.7% |
| 2024 | $3.83B | $1.77B | 46.2% |
| 2023 | $3.52B | $1.71B | 48.7% |
| 2022 | $525.00M | $1.70B | 323.4% |
| 2021 | $2.51B | $1.73B | 68.8% |
| 2020 | $999.00M | $1.74B | 173.8% |
| 2019 | $1.56B | $1.68B | 107.2% |
| 2018 | $2.15B | $1.72B | 79.8% |
| 2017 | $2.85B | $1.64B | 57.4% |
| 2016 | $3.10B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | $2.94B | $1.36B | 46.1% |
| 2014 | $2.82B | $1.84B | 65.3% |
| 2013 | $2.55B | $1.67B | 65.4% |
| 2012 | $2.49B | $1.63B | 65.4% |
| 2011 | $2.59B | $1.57B | 60.6% |
| 2010 | $3.36B | $1.11B | 33.1% |
| 2009 | $3.06B | $193.00M | 6.3% |
| 2008 | $2.81B | $1.06B | 37.7% |
| 2007 | $2.34B | $449.00M | 19.2% |
| 2006 | $1.41B | $203.00M | 14.4% |
| 2005 | $565.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $727.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | ($708.00M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2002 | ($546.00M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2001 | $1.22B | $502.00M | 41.1% |
| 2000 | $1.42B | $531.00M | 37.4% |
| 1999 | $736.00M | $503.00M | 68.3% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
ABB Ltd FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
ABB Ltd FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The FCF payout ratio for ABBNY stock is 45.61%.
- Is ABB Ltd's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- ABB Ltd's FCF payout ratio of 45.61% is 61% below its 5-year average of 117.25%, near the low end of its 5-year range (42.68%–323.43%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for ABBNY stock is 44.43%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for ABBNY stock is 115.24%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for ABBNY stock is 117.25%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for ABBNY stock is 99.39%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for ABBNY stock is 60.51%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for ABBNY stock is 50.84%.
ABB Ltd FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 42.68% |
| 2024-12-31 | 46.19% |
| 2023-12-31 | 48.66% |
| 2022-12-31 | 323.43% |
| 2021-12-31 | 68.76% |
| 2020-12-31 | 173.77% |
| 2019-12-31 | 107.17% |
| 2018-12-31 | 79.79% |
| 2017-12-31 | 57.37% |
| 2015-12-31 | 46.13% |
| 2014-12-31 | 65.31% |
| 2013-12-31 | 65.45% |
| 2012-12-31 | 65.41% |
| 2011-12-31 | 60.56% |
| 2010-12-31 | 33.12% |
| 2009-12-31 | 6.31% |
| 2008-12-31 | 37.68% |
| 2007-12-31 | 19.21% |
| 2006-12-31 | 14.43% |
| 2001-12-31 | 41.08% |
| 2000-12-31 | 37.45% |
| 1999-12-31 | 68.34% |
About ABB Ltd
ABB Ltd, established in 1883 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, operates as a global technology pioneer, delivering electrification, automation, robotics, and motion products and solutions. The company caters to a diverse international clientele across utilities, industrial, transportation, and infrastructure sectors. Its Electrification segment provides a comprehensive array of offerings, including electric vehicle charging infrastructure, renewable power solutions, modular substation packages, distribution automation products, various types of switchgear and panel boards, UPS systems, circuit breakers, measuring and sensing devices, control products, wiring accessories, and advanced intelligent home and building solutions. The Robotics & Discrete Automation segment specializes in industrial robots, specialized software, autonomous mobile robotics, and complete robotic solutions, alongside field services, spare parts, and digital support. This segment also incorporates programmable logic controllers, industrial PCs, servo motion control, advanced transport systems, and machine vision into its technological solutions. The Motion segment is dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and marketing drives, motors, generators, and traction converters, all of which are instrumental in fostering a low-carbon future for industries, urban environments, infrastructure projects, and transportation systems. Finally, ABB's Process Automation segment develops and supplies critical control technologies, sophisticated process control software, manufacturing execution systems, and a broad spectrum of sensing, measurement, and analytical instrumentation. This segment also provides marine propulsion systems and turbochargers, augmented by essential services such as remote monitoring, preventive maintenance, asset performance management, emission monitoring, and cybersecurity. The firm's expansive customer base encompasses a multitude of industries, including aluminum, automotive, battery manufacturing, buildings and infrastructure, cement, chemical, data centers, food and beverage, life sciences, marine, mining, oil and gas, ports, power generation, printing, pulp and paper, railway, smart cities, water management, and wind power.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Electrical Equipment & Parts
- CEO
- Morten Wierod