Ford Motor Company (F) FCF Payout Ratio: 20.03%
Is Ford Motor Company’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Ford Motor Company's FCF payout ratio of 20.03% is 34% below its 5-year average of 30.49%, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.22%–74.75%).
42.97% below its 12-month average of 35.12%.
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F Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
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F FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
20.03%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
35.12%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
48.33%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
30.49%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
29.27%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
29.45%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
27.06%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-42.97%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-58.56%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-34.30%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-31.58%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-31.98%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-25.97%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
20.0%
Earnings Payout Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
4.20%
FCF Yield
20.49%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12.47B | $2.99B | 24.0% |
| 2024 | $6.74B | $3.12B | 46.3% |
| 2023 | $6.68B | $5.00B | 74.8% |
| 2022 | ($13.00M) | $2.01B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2021 | $9.56B | $403.00M | 4.2% |
| 2020 | $18.53B | $596.00M | 3.2% |
| 2019 | $10.01B | $2.39B | 23.9% |
| 2018 | $7.24B | $2.90B | 40.1% |
| 2017 | $11.05B | $2.58B | 23.4% |
| 2016 | $12.80B | $3.38B | 26.4% |
| 2015 | $8.97B | $2.38B | 26.5% |
| 2014 | $7.04B | $1.95B | 27.7% |
| 2013 | $3.85B | $1.57B | 40.9% |
| 2012 | $3.56B | $763.00M | 21.5% |
| 2011 | $5.49B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | $7.38B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $11.42B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | ($6.88B) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2007 | $6.51B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | $2.77B | $468.00M | 16.9% |
| 2005 | $11.95B | $738.00M | 6.2% |
| 2004 | $15.85B | $732.00M | 4.6% |
| 2003 | $12.45B | $733.00M | 5.9% |
| 2002 | $11.36B | $743.00M | 6.5% |
| 2001 | $14.34B | $1.93B | 13.4% |
| 2000 | $23.31B | $2.75B | 11.8% |
| 1999 | $21.28B | $2.29B | 10.8% |
| 1998 | $12.69B | $5.35B | 42.1% |
| 1997 | $17.96B | $2.02B | 11.2% |
| 1996 | $8.85B | $1.80B | 20.3% |
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.
Ford Motor Company 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
Ford Motor Company FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Ford Motor Company (F)?
- The FCF payout ratio for F stock is 20.03%.
- Is Ford Motor Company's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Ford Motor Company's FCF payout ratio of 20.03% is 34% below its 5-year average of 30.49%, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.22%–74.75%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Ford Motor Company (F)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for F stock is 35.12%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Ford Motor Company (F)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for F stock is 48.33%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Ford Motor Company (F)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for F stock is 30.49%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Ford Motor Company (F)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for F stock is 29.27%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Ford Motor Company (F)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for F stock is 29.45%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Ford Motor Company (F)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for F stock is 27.06%.
Ford Motor Company FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 23.98% |
| 2024-12-31 | 46.27% |
| 2023-12-31 | 74.75% |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.22% |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.22% |
| 2019-12-31 | 23.87% |
| 2018-12-31 | 40.14% |
| 2017-12-31 | 23.39% |
| 2016-12-31 | 26.38% |
| 2015-12-31 | 26.52% |
| 2014-12-31 | 27.71% |
| 2013-12-31 | 40.91% |
| 2012-12-31 | 21.45% |
| 2006-12-31 | 16.87% |
| 2005-12-31 | 6.18% |
| 2004-12-31 | 4.62% |
| 2003-12-31 | 5.89% |
| 2002-12-31 | 6.54% |
| 2001-12-31 | 13.45% |
| 2000-12-31 | 11.80% |
| 1999-12-31 | 10.76% |
| 1998-12-31 | 42.13% |
| 1997-12-31 | 11.25% |
| 1996-12-31 | 20.35% |
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive giant, engaged in the design, production, and servicing of a broad spectrum of vehicles. Its product line encompasses Ford trucks, commercial cars and vans, and sport utility vehicles, in addition to luxury models from its Lincoln brand. The company structures its diverse operations into distinct segments: Ford Blue, Ford Model e, Ford Pro, Ford Next, and Ford Credit. Ford distributes its vehicles, service components, and accessories through a worldwide network of distributors and dealerships. It also supplies directly to large organizational clients, including commercial fleet operators, daily rental companies, and government entities, often facilitated by its established dealerships. Beyond manufacturing and sales, Ford provides substantial financial services. This includes offering retail installment contracts for both new and used vehicles, as well as direct financing leases for new vehicles to a wide range of customers – from individual consumers to commercial enterprises such as leasing companies, government agencies, and fleet providers. Furthermore, the company extends wholesale loans to dealers to facilitate inventory purchases. It also offers capital to dealers for operational expenses, facility enhancements, real estate acquisitions, and other business initiatives. Founded in 1903, Ford Motor Company is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto - Manufacturers
- CEO
- James Duncan Farley Jr.