Cameco Corporation (CCJ) FCF Payout Ratio: 11.37%
Is Cameco Corporation’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Cameco Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 11.37% is 20% below its 4-year average of 14.21%, near the low end of its 4-year range (8.86%–32.20%).
12.27% above its 12-month average of 10.13%.
CCJ FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CCJ Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CCJ Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CCJ FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
11.37%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
10.13%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
15.55%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
14.21%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
46.28%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
76.99%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
74.41%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+12.27%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-26.88%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-19.99%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-75.43%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-85.23%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-84.72%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
11.4%
Earnings Payout Ratio
17.5%
Dividend Yield
0.16%
FCF Yield
1.41%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $744.17M | $76.02M | 10.2% |
| 2024 | $482.02M | $48.39M | 10.0% |
| 2023 | $403.28M | $39.29M | 9.7% |
| 2022 | $118.89M | $38.28M | 32.2% |
| 2021 | $284.22M | $25.17M | 8.9% |
| 2020 | ($53.05M) | $19.49M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2019 | $225.07M | $18.76M | 8.3% |
| 2018 | $448.59M | $52.19M | 11.6% |
| 2017 | $382.97M | $125.77M | 32.8% |
| 2016 | $70.95M | $117.66M | 165.8% |
| 2015 | $66.04M | $114.33M | 173.1% |
| 2014 | $0.06M | $136.04M | n/m |
| 2013 | ($108.89M) | $148.77M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2012 | ($90.40M) | $159.24M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2011 | $82.69M | $142.95M | 172.9% |
| 2010 | $36.87M | $106.28M | 288.2% |
| 2009 | $282.17M | $87.86M | 31.1% |
| 2008 | $64.68M | $65.80M | 101.7% |
| 2007 | $306.50M | $66.96M | 21.8% |
| 2006 | ($35.62M) | $45.15M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2005 | $30.71M | $34.37M | 111.9% |
| 2004 | $66.35M | $28.50M | 43.0% |
| 2003 | $66.55M | $24.88M | 37.4% |
| 2002 | $102.14M | $28.73M | 28.1% |
| 2001 | $36.43M | $28.27M | 77.6% |
| 2000 | $86.29M | $18.70M | 21.7% |
| 1999 | $26.11M | $19.82M | 75.9% |
| 1998 | ($308.10M) | $18.88M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | ($83.93M) | $18.88M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1996 | $5.54M | $19.26M | 347.4% |
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.
Cameco Corporation 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
Cameco Corporation FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Cameco Corporation (CCJ)?
- The FCF payout ratio for CCJ stock is 11.37%.
- Is Cameco Corporation's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Cameco Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 11.37% is 20% below its 4-year average of 14.21%, near the low end of its 4-year range (8.86%–32.20%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Cameco Corporation (CCJ)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for CCJ stock is 10.13%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Cameco Corporation (CCJ)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for CCJ stock is 15.55%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Cameco Corporation (CCJ)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for CCJ stock is 14.21%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Cameco Corporation (CCJ)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for CCJ stock is 46.28%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Cameco Corporation (CCJ)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for CCJ stock is 76.99%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Cameco Corporation (CCJ)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for CCJ stock is 74.41%.
Cameco Corporation FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 10.22% |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.04% |
| 2023-12-31 | 9.74% |
| 2022-12-31 | 32.20% |
| 2021-12-31 | 8.86% |
| 2019-12-31 | 8.33% |
| 2018-12-31 | 11.63% |
| 2017-12-31 | 32.84% |
| 2016-12-31 | 165.82% |
| 2015-12-31 | 173.12% |
| 2011-12-31 | 172.87% |
| 2010-12-31 | 288.24% |
| 2009-12-31 | 31.14% |
| 2008-12-31 | 101.74% |
| 2007-12-31 | 21.85% |
| 2005-12-31 | 111.93% |
| 2004-12-31 | 42.95% |
| 2003-12-31 | 37.39% |
| 2002-12-31 | 28.13% |
| 2001-12-31 | 77.60% |
| 2000-12-31 | 21.67% |
| 1999-12-31 | 75.93% |
| 1996-12-31 | 347.41% |
About Cameco Corporation
Cameco Corporation is a prominent global enterprise specializing in the production and distribution of uranium. Its operations are structured into two core divisions: Uranium and Fuel Services. The Uranium division manages the full upstream process, encompassing the exploration, extraction, and initial processing (milling) of uranium ore, as well as the procurement and sale of uranium concentrate. Conversely, the Fuel Services division focuses on the downstream transformation of uranium. This includes the refining, conversion, and fabrication of uranium concentrate into usable forms, alongside providing related conversion services. Furthermore, this segment is responsible for manufacturing specialized fuel bundles and reactor components specifically designed for CANDU reactors. Cameco provides its essential uranium products and associated fuel services to nuclear utility clients across major international markets, including the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded in 1987 and maintains its principal office in Saskatoon, Canada.
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Uranium
- CEO
- Timothy S. Gitzel