CME Group Inc. (CME) FCF Payout Ratio: 93.45%
Is CME Group Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
CME Group Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 93.45% is in line with its 5-year average of 93.01%, around the middle of its 5-year range (83.79%–99.66%).
The FCF payout ratio for CME Group Inc. (CME) is 93.45%. It is below its 12-month average by 3.38% (96.72%).
CME FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CME Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CME Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CME FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
93.45%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
96.72%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
94.51%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
93.01%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
94.52%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
90.22%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
76.43%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.38%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-1.12%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+0.48%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-1.13%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+3.58%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+22.26%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
93.5%
Earnings Payout Ratio
100.6%
Dividend Yield
4.40%
FCF Yield
4.66%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.19B | $3.93B | 93.8% |
| 2024 | $3.60B | $3.58B | 99.7% |
| 2023 | $3.38B | $3.24B | 95.8% |
| 2022 | $2.97B | $2.63B | 88.8% |
| 2021 | $2.28B | $2.19B | 96.2% |
| 2020 | $2.52B | $2.11B | 83.8% |
| 2019 | $2.43B | $1.70B | 69.9% |
| 2018 | $2.32B | $2.15B | 92.5% |
| 2017 | $1.76B | $1.99B | 113.4% |
| 2016 | $1.62B | $1.79B | 110.0% |
| 2015 | $1.40B | $1.34B | 95.9% |
| 2014 | $1.15B | $1.50B | 130.1% |
| 2013 | $1.15B | $599.10M | 51.9% |
| 2012 | $1.07B | $1.22B | 113.9% |
| 2011 | $1.17B | $372.80M | 31.8% |
| 2010 | $1.20B | $912.80M | 76.3% |
| 2009 | $925.20M | $305.60M | 33.0% |
| 2008 | $997.10M | $615.19M | 61.7% |
| 2007 | $650.73M | $151.58M | 23.3% |
| 2006 | $383.89M | $87.54M | 22.8% |
| 2005 | $305.97M | $63.26M | 20.7% |
| 2004 | $261.31M | $35.07M | 13.4% |
| 2003 | $128.13M | $20.63M | 16.1% |
| 2002 | $84.80M | $17.29M | 20.4% |
| 2001 | $104.27M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | $21.80M | $0 | 0.0% |
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.
CME Group 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
CME Group Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The FCF payout ratio for CME stock is 93.45%.
- Is CME Group Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- CME Group Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 93.45% is in line with its 5-year average of 93.01%, around the middle of its 5-year range (83.79%–99.66%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for CME stock is 96.72%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for CME stock is 94.51%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for CME stock is 93.01%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for CME stock is 94.52%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for CME stock is 90.22%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for CME Group Inc. (CME)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for CME stock is 76.43%.
CME Group Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 93.79% |
| 2024-12-31 | 99.66% |
| 2023-12-31 | 95.80% |
| 2022-12-31 | 88.78% |
| 2021-12-31 | 96.22% |
| 2020-12-31 | 83.79% |
| 2019-12-31 | 69.87% |
| 2018-12-31 | 92.50% |
| 2017-12-31 | 113.36% |
| 2016-12-31 | 110.04% |
| 2015-12-31 | 95.88% |
| 2014-12-31 | 130.08% |
| 2013-12-31 | 51.87% |
| 2012-12-31 | 113.89% |
| 2011-12-31 | 31.75% |
| 2010-12-31 | 76.30% |
| 2009-12-31 | 33.03% |
| 2008-12-31 | 61.70% |
| 2007-12-31 | 23.29% |
| 2006-12-31 | 22.80% |
| 2005-12-31 | 20.68% |
| 2004-12-31 | 13.42% |
| 2003-12-31 | 16.10% |
| 2002-12-31 | 20.39% |
About CME Group Inc.
CME Group Inc., through its various subsidiaries, manages international marketplaces for the exchange of futures and options on futures contracts worldwide. Its extensive array of product offerings includes futures and options linked to a broad spectrum of underlying assets, such as interest rates, equity indices, foreign exchange, agricultural commodities, energy, and metals, alongside fixed-income products. The company additionally furnishes essential clearinghouse services, which entail the verification, settlement, and guarantee of futures, options, and cleared swap agreements traded across its venues. It also offers services for transaction processing and risk mitigation. Furthermore, the organization provides diverse market data services, encompassing both real-time and historical data feeds. Its wide-ranging client base consists of professional traders, financial institutions, both institutional and individual investors, corporations, manufacturers, producers, governments, and central banks. Founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1898, the enterprise was formerly known as Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. before rebranding as CME Group Inc. in July 2007.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
- CEO
- Terrence A. Duffy