GE Aerospace (GE) FCF Payout Ratio: 22.15%
Is GE Aerospace’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
GE Aerospace's FCF payout ratio of 22.15% is 69% below its 5-year average of 72.60%, near the low end of its 5-year range (13.48%–334.02%).
The FCF payout ratio for GE Aerospace (GE) is 22.15%. It is below its 12-month average by 6.53% (23.70%).
GE FCF Payout Ratio Chart
GE Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
GE Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
GE FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
22.15%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
23.70%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
19.33%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
72.60%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
97.66%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
77.69%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
70.41%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-6.53%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+14.61%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-69.49%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-77.32%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-71.49%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-68.54%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
22.1%
Earnings Payout Ratio
19.0%
Dividend Yield
0.47%
FCF Yield
2.15%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.26B | $1.45B | 20.0% |
| 2024 | $3.68B | $1.01B | 27.4% |
| 2023 | $3.58B | $589.00M | 16.4% |
| 2022 | $4.74B | $639.00M | 13.5% |
| 2021 | $2.37B | $575.00M | 24.3% |
| 2020 | $194.00M | $648.00M | 334.0% |
| 2019 | $2.68B | $649.00M | 24.2% |
| 2018 | ($3.81B) | $4.47B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2017 | $2.51B | $8.65B | 345.2% |
| 2016 | ($7.44B) | $8.81B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2015 | $12.58B | $9.29B | 73.9% |
| 2014 | $13.98B | $8.85B | 63.3% |
| 2013 | $15.12B | $7.82B | 51.7% |
| 2012 | $16.20B | $7.19B | 44.4% |
| 2011 | $20.71B | $6.46B | 31.2% |
| 2010 | $26.32B | $4.79B | 18.2% |
| 2009 | $15.96B | $8.99B | 56.3% |
| 2008 | $32.59B | $12.41B | 38.1% |
| 2007 | $28.10B | $11.49B | 40.9% |
| 2006 | $14.00B | $10.42B | 74.4% |
| 2005 | $23.20B | $9.35B | 40.3% |
| 2004 | $23.37B | $8.28B | 35.4% |
| 2003 | $20.52B | $7.64B | 37.2% |
| 2002 | $16.14B | $7.16B | 44.4% |
| 2001 | $16.68B | $6.36B | 38.1% |
| 2000 | $8.72B | $5.40B | 61.9% |
| 1999 | ($2.56B) | $4.59B | N/A (Loss) |
| 1998 | $10.38B | $3.91B | 37.7% |
| 1997 | $5.85B | $3.41B | 58.3% |
| 1996 | $10.09B | $3.05B | 30.2% |
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.
GE Aerospace 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
GE Aerospace FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The FCF payout ratio for GE stock is 22.15%.
- Is GE Aerospace's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- GE Aerospace's FCF payout ratio of 22.15% is 69% below its 5-year average of 72.60%, near the low end of its 5-year range (13.48%–334.02%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for GE stock is 23.70%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for GE stock is 19.33%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for GE stock is 72.60%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for GE stock is 97.66%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for GE stock is 77.69%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for GE stock is 70.41%.
GE Aerospace FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 19.99% |
| 2024-12-31 | 27.41% |
| 2023-12-31 | 16.43% |
| 2022-12-31 | 13.48% |
| 2021-12-31 | 24.28% |
| 2020-12-31 | 334.02% |
| 2019-12-31 | 24.24% |
| 2017-12-31 | 345.17% |
| 2015-12-31 | 73.88% |
| 2014-12-31 | 63.30% |
| 2013-12-31 | 51.72% |
| 2012-12-31 | 44.36% |
| 2011-12-31 | 31.18% |
| 2010-12-31 | 18.20% |
| 2009-12-31 | 56.31% |
| 2008-12-31 | 38.07% |
| 2007-12-31 | 40.90% |
| 2006-12-31 | 74.45% |
| 2005-12-31 | 40.31% |
| 2004-12-31 | 35.43% |
| 2003-12-31 | 37.24% |
| 2002-12-31 | 44.35% |
| 2001-12-31 | 38.13% |
| 2000-12-31 | 61.92% |
| 1998-12-31 | 37.70% |
| 1997-12-31 | 58.29% |
| 1996-12-31 | 30.22% |
About GE Aerospace
Based in Evendale, Ohio, GE Aerospace is a prominent American aviation enterprise with roots tracing back to its 1878 founding by Thomas Alva Edison. The company specializes in manufacturing and supplying jet and turboprop engines, along with integrated systems, for an extensive range of aircraft, including those in commercial, military, business, and general aviation use. Its robust brand lineup features Avio Aero, Unison, GE Additive, and Dowty Propellers. GE Aerospace organizes its activities into two core segments: Commercial Engines & Services, and Defense & Propulsion Technologies. The Commercial Engines & Services division oversees the design, development, production, and maintenance of jet engines for commercial airframes, business aviation, and aeroderivative applications. Meanwhile, the Defense & Propulsion Technologies segment is dedicated to providing vital engines and critical systems for defense-related aerospace needs.
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- H. Lawrence Culp Jr.