Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) FCF Payout Ratio: 11.21%
Is Cardinal Health, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Cardinal Health, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 11.21% is 55% below its 5-year average of 24.81%, near the low end of its 5-year range (11.21%–35.90%).
46.68% below its 12-month average of 21.03%.
CAH FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CAH Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CAH Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CAH FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
11.21%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
21.03%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
21.18%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
24.81%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
28.24%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
23.38%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
21.48%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-46.68%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-47.07%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-54.81%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-60.31%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-52.06%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-47.80%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
11.2%
Earnings Payout Ratio
31.5%
Dividend Yield
0.91%
FCF Yield
8.31%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.85B | $494.00M | 26.7% |
| 2024 | $3.25B | $499.00M | 15.3% |
| 2023 | $2.36B | $525.00M | 22.2% |
| 2022 | $2.73B | $559.00M | 20.4% |
| 2021 | $2.03B | $573.00M | 28.2% |
| 2020 | $1.58B | $569.00M | 35.9% |
| 2019 | $2.39B | $577.00M | 24.1% |
| 2018 | $2.38B | $581.00M | 24.4% |
| 2017 | $797.00M | $577.00M | 72.4% |
| 2016 | $2.51B | $512.00M | 20.4% |
| 2015 | $2.24B | $460.00M | 20.5% |
| 2014 | $2.27B | $415.00M | 18.2% |
| 2013 | $1.53B | $353.00M | 23.0% |
| 2012 | $913.00M | $300.00M | 32.9% |
| 2011 | $1.10B | $274.20M | 24.9% |
| 2010 | $1.88B | $253.10M | 13.5% |
| 2009 | $1.03B | $200.40M | 19.4% |
| 2008 | $1.14B | $173.10M | 15.2% |
| 2007 | $865.70M | $144.40M | 16.7% |
| 2006 | $1.70B | $101.80M | 6.0% |
| 2005 | $2.28B | $51.70M | 2.3% |
| 2004 | $2.21B | $52.30M | 2.4% |
| 2003 | $974.80M | $44.80M | 4.6% |
| 2002 | $698.50M | $45.00M | 6.4% |
| 2001 | $530.50M | $36.60M | 6.9% |
| 2000 | $330.40M | $28.00M | 8.5% |
| 1999 | ($121.70M) | $56.70M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1998 | $28.40M | $11.50M | 40.5% |
| 1997 | ($36.00M) | $9.10M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1996 | $49.10M | $7.60M | 15.5% |
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.
Cardinal Health, 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
Cardinal Health, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
- The FCF payout ratio for CAH stock is 11.21%.
- Is Cardinal Health, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Cardinal Health, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 11.21% is 55% below its 5-year average of 24.81%, near the low end of its 5-year range (11.21%–35.90%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for CAH stock is 21.03%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for CAH stock is 21.18%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for CAH stock is 24.81%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for CAH stock is 28.24%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for CAH stock is 23.38%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for CAH stock is 21.48%.
Cardinal Health, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | 26.70% |
| 2024-06-30 | 15.35% |
| 2023-06-30 | 22.22% |
| 2022-06-30 | 20.44% |
| 2021-06-30 | 28.24% |
| 2020-06-30 | 35.90% |
| 2019-06-30 | 24.10% |
| 2018-06-30 | 24.37% |
| 2017-06-30 | 72.40% |
| 2016-06-30 | 20.43% |
| 2015-06-30 | 20.54% |
| 2014-06-30 | 18.24% |
| 2013-06-30 | 23.04% |
| 2012-06-30 | 32.86% |
| 2011-06-30 | 24.85% |
| 2010-06-30 | 13.47% |
| 2009-06-30 | 19.38% |
| 2008-06-30 | 15.24% |
| 2007-06-30 | 16.68% |
| 2006-06-30 | 6.00% |
| 2005-06-30 | 2.27% |
| 2004-06-30 | 2.36% |
| 2003-06-30 | 4.60% |
| 2002-06-30 | 6.44% |
| 2001-06-30 | 6.90% |
| 2000-06-30 | 8.47% |
| 1998-06-30 | 40.49% |
| 1996-06-30 | 15.48% |
About Cardinal Health, Inc.
Cardinal Health, Inc. operates as a global, integrated provider of healthcare services and products, with its reach spanning the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and other international markets. The company delivers bespoke support to a diverse clientele, including hospitals, healthcare networks, pharmacies, outpatient surgical centers, clinical labs, physician practices, and individuals receiving care at home. It is structured into two core divisions: Pharmaceutical and Medical. The Pharmaceutical division oversees the distribution of a wide array of products, encompassing branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceuticals, along with over-the-counter health and consumer goods. This segment additionally offers specialized services to pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers, particularly for specialty pharmaceutical products. Its operations extend to managing nuclear pharmacies and facilities that produce radiopharmaceuticals. It also performs repackaging of generic drugs and OTC items. Further offerings include medication therapy management and patient outcomes services for hospitals, other healthcare providers, and payers, in addition to providing pharmacy management solutions to hospitals. The Medical division focuses on producing, sourcing, and supplying Cardinal Health-branded medical, surgical, and laboratory products and devices. This extensive product range encompasses items such as examination and surgical gloves, needles, syringes, sharps disposal units, compression products, incontinence aids, nutritional delivery systems, wound care supplies, single-use drapes, gowns, and apparel, fluid suction and collection devices, urological products, operating room essentials, and electrodes. Beyond its proprietary brands, this segment also distributes various national brand medical, surgical, and laboratory products. It offers comprehensive supply chain management for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and other healthcare organizations, and manufactures and sells both sterile and non-sterile procedure kits. Established in 1979, the company maintains its headquarters in Dublin, Ohio.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Distribution
- CEO
- Jason Hollar