Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) FCF Payout Ratio: 35.39%
Is Eaton Corporation plc’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Eaton Corporation plc's FCF payout ratio of 35.39% is 33% below its 5-year average of 52.83%, near the low end of its 5-year range (36.36%–76.76%).
The FCF payout ratio for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) is 35.39%. It is below its 12-month average by 10.39% (39.49%).
ETN FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ETN Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ETN Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ETN FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
35.39%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
39.49%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
48.55%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
52.83%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
51.59%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
52.90%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
46.78%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-10.39%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-27.11%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-33.01%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-31.40%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-33.09%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-24.35%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
35.4%
Earnings Payout Ratio
40.8%
Dividend Yield
1.07%
FCF Yield
3.00%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.47B | $1.63B | 36.4% |
| 2024 | $3.52B | $1.50B | 42.6% |
| 2023 | $2.87B | $1.38B | 48.1% |
| 2022 | $1.94B | $1.30B | 67.1% |
| 2021 | $1.59B | $1.22B | 76.8% |
| 2020 | $2.56B | $1.18B | 46.0% |
| 2019 | $2.86B | $1.20B | 41.9% |
| 2018 | $2.09B | $1.15B | 54.9% |
| 2017 | $2.15B | $1.07B | 49.8% |
| 2016 | $2.07B | $1.04B | 50.0% |
| 2015 | $1.90B | $1.03B | 53.9% |
| 2014 | $1.25B | $929.00M | 74.6% |
| 2013 | $1.67B | $796.00M | 47.6% |
| 2012 | $1.07B | $512.00M | 47.8% |
| 2011 | $680.00M | $462.00M | 67.9% |
| 2010 | $888.00M | $363.00M | 40.9% |
| 2009 | $1.21B | $334.00M | 27.5% |
| 2008 | $968.00M | $320.00M | 33.1% |
| 2007 | $807.00M | $251.00M | 31.1% |
| 2006 | $1.07B | $220.00M | 20.5% |
| 2005 | $772.00M | $184.00M | 23.8% |
| 2004 | $508.00M | $163.00M | 32.1% |
| 2003 | $601.00M | $134.00M | 22.3% |
| 2002 | $672.00M | $123.00M | 18.3% |
| 2001 | $470.00M | $120.00M | 25.5% |
| 2000 | $29.00M | $127.00M | 437.9% |
| 1999 | $186.00M | $128.00M | 68.8% |
| 1998 | $159.00M | $126.00M | 79.2% |
| 1997 | $325.00M | $133.00M | 40.9% |
| 1996 | $346.00M | $124.00M | 35.8% |
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.
Eaton Corporation plc 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
Eaton Corporation plc FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The FCF payout ratio for ETN stock is 35.39%.
- Is Eaton Corporation plc's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Eaton Corporation plc's FCF payout ratio of 35.39% is 33% below its 5-year average of 52.83%, near the low end of its 5-year range (36.36%–76.76%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for ETN stock is 39.49%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for ETN stock is 48.55%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for ETN stock is 52.83%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for ETN stock is 51.59%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for ETN stock is 52.90%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for ETN stock is 46.78%.
Eaton Corporation plc FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 36.36% |
| 2024-12-31 | 42.63% |
| 2023-12-31 | 48.10% |
| 2022-12-31 | 67.13% |
| 2021-12-31 | 76.76% |
| 2020-12-31 | 45.99% |
| 2019-12-31 | 41.93% |
| 2018-12-31 | 54.90% |
| 2017-12-31 | 49.77% |
| 2016-12-31 | 50.02% |
| 2015-12-31 | 53.91% |
| 2014-12-31 | 74.56% |
| 2013-12-31 | 47.64% |
| 2012-12-31 | 47.81% |
| 2011-12-31 | 67.94% |
| 2010-12-31 | 40.88% |
| 2009-12-31 | 27.54% |
| 2008-12-31 | 33.06% |
| 2007-12-31 | 31.10% |
| 2006-12-31 | 20.54% |
| 2005-12-31 | 23.83% |
| 2004-12-31 | 32.09% |
| 2003-12-31 | 22.30% |
| 2002-12-31 | 18.30% |
| 2001-12-31 | 25.53% |
| 2000-12-31 | 437.93% |
| 1999-12-31 | 68.82% |
| 1998-12-31 | 79.25% |
| 1997-12-31 | 40.92% |
| 1996-12-31 | 35.84% |
About Eaton Corporation plc
Eaton Corporation plc, established in 1911 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, functions as an international enterprise specializing in power management solutions. The company's Electrical Americas and Global division supplies a comprehensive array of electrical and industrial components. This encompasses power distribution and assembly systems, residential products, advanced power quality and connectivity devices, wiring components, and circuit protection. Additionally, it offers utility power distribution equipment, power reliability services, and specialized equipment for demanding environments, including hazardous duty electrical gear, emergency lighting, fire detection systems, explosion-proof instrumentation, and structural support systems. Through its Aerospace segment, Eaton provides crucial systems and parts for both commercial and military aircraft manufacturers, associated aftermarket services, and various industrial applications. Its offerings include hydraulic and electro-hydraulic components (such as pumps, motors, power units, hoses, and fittings), flight control systems (like valves, actuators, sensors, flap and slat systems, and nose wheel steering), fluid conveyance products (hoses, tubing, fittings, and sealing/ducting products), fuel management solutions (air-to-air refueling, pumps, and inerting products), oxygen generation systems, thermal management products, and wiring connectors and cables. This segment also produces filters, strainers, cartridges, and golf grips. The Vehicle segment caters to the automotive industry with essential powertrain and engine components. These include transmissions, clutches, hybrid power systems, superchargers, engine valves and valve actuation systems, locking and limited-slip differentials, transmission controls, and fuel vapor components. Lastly, the eMobility segment is dedicated to advanced electrification solutions for vehicles. Its product range features voltage inverters and converters, onboard chargers, fuses, circuit protection units, vehicle control systems, power distribution systems, fuel tank isolation valves, and hybrid systems for commercial vehicles.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Paulo Ruiz Sternadt