AMETEK, Inc. (AME) FCF Payout Ratio: 17.18%
Is AMETEK, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
AMETEK, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 17.18% is in line with its 5-year average of 16.33%, around the middle of its 5-year range (13.68%–20.01%).
The FCF payout ratio for AMETEK, Inc. (AME) is 17.18%. It is above its 12-month average by 6.45% (16.14%).
AME FCF Payout Ratio Chart
AME Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
AME Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
AME FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
17.18%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
16.14%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
16.67%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
16.33%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
14.82%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
13.15%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
12.52%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+6.45%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+3.04%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+5.24%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+15.94%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+30.61%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+37.24%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
17.2%
Earnings Payout Ratio
19.8%
Dividend Yield
0.55%
FCF Yield
3.22%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.67B | $285.35M | 17.1% |
| 2024 | $1.70B | $258.78M | 15.2% |
| 2023 | $1.60B | $230.33M | 14.4% |
| 2022 | $1.01B | $202.17M | 20.0% |
| 2021 | $1.05B | $184.59M | 17.6% |
| 2020 | $1.21B | $165.03M | 13.7% |
| 2019 | $1.01B | $127.50M | 12.6% |
| 2018 | $843.44M | $128.91M | 15.3% |
| 2017 | $758.18M | $82.73M | 10.9% |
| 2016 | $693.55M | $83.27M | 12.0% |
| 2015 | $603.46M | $85.99M | 14.2% |
| 2014 | $654.63M | $80.55M | 12.3% |
| 2013 | $597.35M | $58.41M | 9.8% |
| 2012 | $555.04M | $53.08M | 9.6% |
| 2011 | $457.75M | $38.37M | 8.4% |
| 2010 | $383.83M | $28.55M | 7.4% |
| 2009 | $331.61M | $25.58M | 7.7% |
| 2008 | $203.05M | $25.68M | 12.6% |
| 2007 | $240.90M | $25.75M | 10.7% |
| 2006 | $196.81M | $18.83M | 9.6% |
| 2005 | $142.60M | $16.81M | 11.8% |
| 2004 | $140.25M | $16.28M | 11.6% |
| 2003 | ($30.33M) | $8.12M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2002 | $86.29M | $7.90M | 9.2% |
| 2001 | $26.72M | $7.88M | 29.5% |
| 2000 | $50.17M | $7.70M | 15.3% |
| 1999 | $100.24M | $7.74M | 7.7% |
| 1998 | $28.55M | $7.84M | 27.5% |
| 1997 | $30.10M | $7.90M | 26.2% |
| 1996 | $33.50M | $7.90M | 23.6% |
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.
AMETEK, Inc. 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
AMETEK, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for AMETEK, Inc. (AME)?
- The FCF payout ratio for AME stock is 17.18%.
- Is AMETEK, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- AMETEK, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 17.18% is in line with its 5-year average of 16.33%, around the middle of its 5-year range (13.68%–20.01%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for AMETEK, Inc. (AME)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for AME stock is 16.14%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for AMETEK, Inc. (AME)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for AME stock is 16.67%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for AMETEK, Inc. (AME)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for AME stock is 16.33%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for AMETEK, Inc. (AME)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for AME stock is 14.82%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for AMETEK, Inc. (AME)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for AME stock is 13.15%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for AMETEK, Inc. (AME)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for AME stock is 12.52%.
AMETEK, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 17.07% |
| 2024-12-31 | 15.21% |
| 2023-12-31 | 14.40% |
| 2022-12-31 | 20.01% |
| 2021-12-31 | 17.58% |
| 2020-12-31 | 13.68% |
| 2019-12-31 | 12.60% |
| 2018-12-31 | 15.28% |
| 2017-12-31 | 10.91% |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.01% |
| 2015-12-31 | 14.25% |
| 2014-12-31 | 12.30% |
| 2013-12-31 | 9.78% |
| 2012-12-31 | 9.56% |
| 2011-12-31 | 8.38% |
| 2010-12-31 | 7.44% |
| 2009-12-31 | 7.71% |
| 2008-12-31 | 12.65% |
| 2007-12-31 | 10.69% |
| 2006-12-31 | 9.57% |
| 2005-12-31 | 11.79% |
| 2004-12-31 | 11.61% |
| 2002-12-31 | 9.15% |
| 2001-12-31 | 29.48% |
| 2000-12-31 | 15.34% |
| 1999-12-31 | 7.73% |
| 1998-12-31 | 27.45% |
| 1997-12-31 | 26.25% |
| 1996-12-31 | 23.58% |
About AMETEK, Inc.
AMETEK, Inc. is a global enterprise that develops and markets a diverse portfolio of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. The company's operations are structured into two principal divisions: the Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) and the Electromechanical Group (EMG). The EIG segment provides sophisticated instrumentation solutions catering to various sectors, including process control, aerospace, power generation, and general industrial applications. It also delivers specialized process and analytical tools essential for industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, automation, and food and beverage production. Furthermore, EIG supplies equipment for laboratory settings, ultra-precision manufacturing, medical diagnostics, and critical test and measurement tasks. Its offerings encompass power quality monitoring and metering devices, uninterruptible power supplies, programmable power equipment, electromagnetic compatibility testing apparatus, gas turbine components, environmental health and safety sensors, dashboard instruments for heavy vehicles, and specialized controls for food and beverage processing. For the aviation sector, EIG manufactures aircraft and engine sensors, monitoring systems, power units, fuel and fluid measurement systems, and data acquisition solutions. The EMG segment is known for its advanced engineered electrical connectors and protective electronics packaging, safeguarding sensitive and mission-critical components. It produces high-precision motion control products crucial for applications like data storage, medical devices, office equipment, and automated systems. This segment also manufactures specialized materials, including high-purity powdered metals, strips and foils, unique clad metals, and metal matrix composites. Additionally, EMG supplies motor-blower systems and heat exchangers for thermal regulation in military and commercial aircraft, and ground vehicles. It provides motors for diverse uses, such as commercial appliances, fitness machines, food and beverage processing equipment, hydraulic pumps, and industrial fans. A key service offered by EMG is its network of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities. Beyond these core segments, the company also offers communication solutions tailored for clinical and educational environments. Established in 1930, AMETEK, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Electrical Equipment & Parts
- CEO
- David A. Zapico