FCF Payout Ratio: 101.97%
Is the FCF payout ratio high or low?
The FCF payout ratio of 101.97% is in line with its 5-year average of 103.69%, around the middle of its 5-year range (53.10%–178.68%).
2.66% above its 12-month average of 99.33%.
BKE FCF Payout Ratio
Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.
BKE Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
BKE Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
BKE FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
101.97%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
99.33%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
96.95%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
97.97%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
90.07%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
98.19%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
97.48%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.66%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+5.18%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+4.09%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+13.22%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+3.86%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+4.61%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
102.0%
Earnings Payout Ratio
33.6%
Dividend Yield
3.24%
FCF Yield
10.02%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $205.78M | $225.09M | 109.4% |
| 2025 | $199.74M | $198.02M | 99.1% |
| 2024 | $217.37M | $196.74M | 90.5% |
| 2023 | $212.02M | $202.88M | 95.7% |
| 2022 | $292.65M | $347.80M | 118.8% |
| 2021 | $219.76M | $128.46M | 58.5% |
| 2020 | $123.34M | $112.85M | 91.5% |
| 2019 | $98.71M | $97.74M | 99.0% |
| 2018 | $106.26M | $133.87M | 126.0% |
| 2017 | $117.20M | $84.85M | 72.4% |
| 2016 | $124.74M | $93.77M | 75.2% |
| 2015 | $150.31M | $176.60M | 117.5% |
| 2014 | $145.22M | $97.14M | 66.9% |
| 2013 | $190.64M | $254.63M | 133.6% |
| 2012 | $172.65M | $144.56M | 83.7% |
| 2011 | $124.99M | $154.29M | 123.4% |
| 2010 | $107.40M | $120.34M | 112.1% |
| 2009 | $96.28M | $126.67M | 131.6% |
| 2008 | $93.60M | $27.00M | 28.8% |
| 2007 | $58.53M | $74.87M | 127.9% |
| 2006 | $50.51M | $11.81M | 23.4% |
| 2005 | $55.94M | $9.50M | 17.0% |
| 2004 | $37.63M | $4.28M | 11.4% |
| 2003 | $17.20M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $32.70M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | $32.51M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | $15.97M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | $21.40M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | $20.40M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | $14.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio TTM = trailing 4Q dividends paid / trailing 4Q 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.
FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures trailing dividends paid as a percentage of trailing free cash flow. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The FCF payout ratio for BKE stock is 101.97%.
- Is The Buckle, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- The FCF payout ratio of 101.97% is in line with its 5-year average of 103.69%, around the middle of its 5-year range (53.10%–178.68%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for BKE stock is 99.33%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for BKE stock is 96.95%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for BKE stock is 97.97%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for BKE stock is 90.07%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for BKE stock is 98.19%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for BKE stock is 97.48%.
BKE FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | 101.97% |
| 2026-01-31 | 109.38% |
| 2025-11-01 | 92.15% |
| 2025-08-02 | 94.19% |
| 2025-05-03 | 98.95% |
| 2025-02-01 | 99.14% |
| 2024-11-02 | 104.40% |
| 2024-08-03 | 94.29% |
| 2024-05-04 | 92.67% |
| 2024-02-03 | 90.52% |
| 2023-10-28 | 93.81% |
| 2023-07-29 | 91.88% |
| 2023-04-29 | 91.60% |
| 2023-01-31 | 95.69% |
| 2022-10-29 | 178.68% |
| 2022-07-30 | 159.11% |
| 2022-04-30 | 159.94% |
| 2022-01-31 | 118.84% |
| 2021-10-30 | 53.10% |
| 2021-07-31 | 53.55% |
| 2021-05-01 | 42.74% |
| 2021-01-31 | 58.45% |
| 2020-10-31 | 48.92% |
| 2020-08-01 | 64.06% |
| 2020-05-02 | 151.97% |
| 2020-01-31 | 91.50% |
| 2019-11-02 | 83.46% |
| 2019-08-03 | 92.90% |
| 2019-05-04 | 89.17% |
| 2019-01-31 | 99.03% |
| 2018-11-03 | 134.74% |
| 2018-08-04 | 122.73% |
| 2018-05-05 | 136.97% |
| 2018-01-31 | 125.99% |
| 2017-10-28 | 66.70% |
| 2017-07-29 | 76.08% |
| 2017-04-29 | 61.95% |
| 2017-01-31 | 72.40% |
| 2016-10-29 | 69.39% |
| 2016-07-30 | 67.24% |
| 2016-04-30 | 79.76% |
| 2016-01-31 | 75.17% |
| 2015-10-31 | 151.41% |
| 2015-08-01 | 129.55% |
| 2015-05-02 | 125.64% |
| 2015-01-31 | 117.49% |
| 2014-11-01 | 63.98% |
| 2014-08-02 | 61.61% |
| 2014-05-03 | 63.31% |
| 2014-01-31 | 66.90% |
| 2013-11-02 | 151.19% |
| 2013-08-03 | 137.01% |
| 2013-05-04 | 148.40% |
| 2013-01-31 | 133.56% |
| 2012-10-27 | 20.73% |
| 2012-07-28 | 82.65% |
| 2012-04-28 | 83.49% |
| 2012-01-31 | 83.73% |
| 2011-10-29 | 183.22% |
| 2011-07-30 | 102.13% |
| 2011-04-30 | 109.97% |
| 2011-01-31 | 123.44% |
| 2010-10-30 | 34.37% |
| 2010-07-31 | 141.13% |
| 2010-05-01 | 120.87% |
| 2010-01-31 | 112.05% |
| 2009-10-31 | 107.57% |
| 2009-08-01 | 160.60% |
| 2009-05-02 | 114.21% |
| 2009-01-31 | 131.56% |
| 2008-11-01 | 149.62% |
| 2008-08-02 | 26.98% |
| 2008-05-03 | 30.62% |
| 2008-01-31 | 28.85% |
| 2007-11-03 | 96.47% |
| 2007-08-04 | 116.01% |
| 2007-05-05 | 128.24% |
| 2007-01-31 | 127.92% |
| 2006-10-28 | 23.39% |
| 2006-07-29 | 23.00% |
| 2006-04-29 | 22.92% |
| 2006-01-31 | 23.38% |
| 2005-10-29 | 26.70% |
| 2005-07-30 | 21.19% |
| 2005-04-30 | 15.91% |
| 2005-01-31 | 16.98% |
| 2004-10-30 | 19.13% |
| 2004-07-31 | 15.79% |
| 2004-05-01 | 12.27% |
| 2004-01-31 | 5.70% |
About The Buckle, Inc.
The Buckle, Inc. operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and kids under the Buckle and Buckle Youth brands in the United States. The company markets a selection of brand name casual apparel, including denims, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear, as well as private label merchandise comprising the BKE, Buckle Black, Ace High, Daytrip, Departwest, FITZ + EDDI, Freshwear, Gentry Country, Gilded Intent, Gimmicks, J.B. Holt, Maven Co-op, Modish Rebel, Nova Industries, Outpost Makers, Reclaim, Salvage, Sterling & Stitch, Veece, Willow & Root, 33 Coastal, and Funk Lagoon brands. It also provides services, such as hemming, gift-packaging, layaways, a guest loyalty program, the Buckle private label credit card, personalized stylist services, and a special-order system that allows stores to obtain specifically requested merchandise from other company stores or from its online order fulfillment center. The company was formerly known as Mills Clothing, Inc. and changed its name to The Buckle, Inc. in April 1991. The Buckle, Inc. was incorporated in 1948 and is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Apparel - Retail
- CEO
- Dennis H. Nelson