FCF Payout Ratio: 104.25%
Is the FCF payout ratio high or low?
The FCF payout ratio of 104.25% is 18% above its 5-year average of 88.31%, near the low end of its 5-year range (21.84%–422.48%).
50.69% below its 12-month average of 211.40%.
GPC FCF Payout Ratio
Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.
GPC Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
GPC Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
GPC FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
104.25%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
211.40%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
93.61%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
57.54%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
50.42%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
47.90%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
49.10%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-50.69%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+11.37%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+81.17%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+106.76%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+117.65%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+112.31%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
104.2%
Earnings Payout Ratio
904.3%
Dividend Yield
3.66%
FCF Yield
3.42%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $420.92M | $563.84M | 134.0% |
| 2024 | $683.91M | $554.93M | 81.1% |
| 2023 | $922.93M | $526.67M | 57.1% |
| 2022 | $1.13B | $495.92M | 44.0% |
| 2021 | $992.15M | $465.65M | 46.9% |
| 2020 | $1.87B | $453.28M | 24.3% |
| 2019 | $614.14M | $438.89M | 71.5% |
| 2018 | $912.74M | $415.98M | 45.6% |
| 2017 | $658.28M | $395.48M | 60.1% |
| 2016 | $785.43M | $386.86M | 49.3% |
| 2015 | $1.05B | $368.28M | 35.1% |
| 2014 | $682.46M | $347.27M | 50.9% |
| 2013 | $932.67M | $326.22M | 35.0% |
| 2012 | $804.45M | $300.98M | 37.4% |
| 2011 | $521.46M | $276.37M | 53.0% |
| 2010 | $593.28M | $257.90M | 43.5% |
| 2009 | $703.04M | $253.56M | 36.1% |
| 2008 | $425.28M | $251.81M | 59.2% |
| 2007 | $525.82M | $243.24M | 46.3% |
| 2006 | $307.46M | $228.05M | 74.2% |
| 2005 | $354.80M | $215.87M | 60.8% |
| 2004 | $483.16M | $208.57M | 43.2% |
| 2003 | $328.28M | $204.56M | 62.3% |
| 2002 | $207.65M | $201.15M | 96.9% |
| 2001 | $291.21M | $195.02M | 67.0% |
| 2000 | $243.30M | $190.00M | 78.1% |
| 1999 | $188.60M | $184.20M | 97.7% |
| 1998 | ($114.90M) | $178.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | $160.20M | $169.20M | 105.6% |
| 1996 | $232.80M | $160.20M | 68.8% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio TTM = trailing 4Q dividends paid / trailing 4Q 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.
FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures trailing dividends paid as a percentage of trailing free cash flow. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Genuine Parts Company (GPC)?
- The FCF payout ratio for GPC stock is 104.25%.
- Is Genuine Parts Company's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- The FCF payout ratio of 104.25% is 18% above its 5-year average of 88.31%, near the low end of its 5-year range (21.84%–422.48%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Genuine Parts Company (GPC)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for GPC stock is 211.40%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Genuine Parts Company (GPC)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for GPC stock is 93.61%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Genuine Parts Company (GPC)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for GPC stock is 57.54%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Genuine Parts Company (GPC)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for GPC stock is 50.42%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Genuine Parts Company (GPC)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for GPC stock is 47.90%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Genuine Parts Company (GPC)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for GPC stock is 49.10%.
GPC FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 104.25% |
| 2025-12-31 | 133.95% |
| 2025-09-30 | 422.48% |
| 2025-06-30 | 222.72% |
| 2025-03-31 | 173.61% |
| 2024-12-31 | 81.14% |
| 2024-09-30 | 60.45% |
| 2024-06-30 | 52.62% |
| 2024-03-31 | 52.46% |
| 2023-12-31 | 57.07% |
| 2023-09-30 | 60.49% |
| 2023-06-30 | 69.24% |
| 2023-03-31 | 55.27% |
| 2022-12-31 | 43.99% |
| 2022-09-30 | 43.27% |
| 2022-06-30 | 46.94% |
| 2022-03-31 | 44.09% |
| 2021-12-31 | 46.93% |
| 2021-09-30 | 33.07% |
| 2021-06-30 | 28.68% |
| 2021-03-31 | 21.84% |
| 2020-12-31 | 24.29% |
| 2020-09-30 | 32.46% |
| 2020-06-30 | 34.49% |
| 2020-03-31 | 70.91% |
| 2019-12-31 | 71.46% |
| 2019-09-30 | 67.59% |
| 2019-06-30 | 59.66% |
| 2019-03-31 | 51.37% |
| 2018-12-31 | 45.58% |
| 2018-09-30 | 39.10% |
| 2018-06-30 | 53.20% |
| 2018-03-31 | 57.69% |
| 2017-12-31 | 60.08% |
| 2017-09-30 | 68.50% |
| 2017-06-30 | 66.35% |
| 2017-03-31 | 53.02% |
| 2016-12-31 | 49.25% |
| 2016-09-30 | 43.86% |
| 2016-06-30 | 33.78% |
| 2016-03-31 | 34.94% |
| 2015-12-31 | 35.08% |
| 2015-09-30 | 36.30% |
| 2015-06-30 | 46.38% |
| 2015-03-31 | 47.19% |
| 2014-12-31 | 50.88% |
| 2014-09-30 | 49.26% |
| 2014-06-30 | 40.01% |
| 2014-03-31 | 38.17% |
| 2013-12-31 | 34.98% |
| 2013-09-30 | 37.02% |
| 2013-06-30 | 36.87% |
| 2013-03-31 | 40.88% |
| 2012-12-31 | 37.41% |
| 2012-09-30 | 37.67% |
| 2012-06-30 | 42.16% |
| 2012-03-31 | 44.17% |
| 2011-12-31 | 53.00% |
| 2011-09-30 | 52.36% |
| 2011-06-30 | 55.78% |
| 2011-03-31 | 51.55% |
| 2010-12-31 | 43.47% |
| 2010-09-30 | 51.91% |
| 2010-06-30 | 44.52% |
| 2010-03-31 | 39.57% |
| 2009-12-31 | 36.18% |
| 2009-09-30 | 34.56% |
| 2009-06-30 | 39.22% |
| 2009-03-31 | 51.93% |
| 2008-12-31 | 59.21% |
| 2008-09-30 | 61.04% |
| 2008-06-30 | 54.19% |
| 2008-03-31 | 52.82% |
| 2007-12-31 | 46.26% |
| 2007-09-30 | 47.01% |
| 2007-06-30 | 56.03% |
| 2007-03-31 | 50.52% |
| 2006-12-31 | 74.17% |
| 2006-09-30 | 92.41% |
| 2006-06-30 | 83.36% |
| 2006-03-31 | 74.52% |
| 2005-12-31 | 60.84% |
| 2005-09-30 | 43.31% |
| 2005-06-30 | 38.70% |
| 2005-03-31 | 41.16% |
| 2004-12-31 | 43.17% |
| 2004-09-30 | 42.37% |
| 2004-06-30 | 47.79% |
| 2004-03-31 | 53.80% |
| 2003-12-31 | 62.31% |
| 2003-09-30 | 94.89% |
| 2003-06-30 | 146.66% |
| 2003-03-31 | 173.53% |
About Genuine Parts Company
Genuine Parts Company, established in Atlanta, Georgia in 1928, functions as a prominent global distributor specializing in automotive and industrial replacement parts, alongside associated materials. The company’s operations are segmented into its Automotive Parts Group and Industrial Parts Group. The Automotive Parts Group supplies an extensive inventory of replacement components for a wide spectrum of vehicles, including hybrid and electric models, trucks, SUVs, buses, motorcycles, recreational and farm vehicles, small engines, marine equipment, and heavy-duty machinery, as well as various accessory and supply items. Its diverse clientele encompasses automotive repair facilities, service stations, fleet operators, vehicle dealerships (cars and trucks), leasing firms, bus and truck lines, large-scale retailers, farms, industrial enterprises, and individual consumers. Concurrently, the Industrial Parts Group distributes critical industrial replacement parts and supplies. These offerings include bearings, mechanical and electrical power transmission products, advanced industrial automation and robotics solutions, hoses, hydraulic and pneumatic components, general industrial and safety supplies, and material handling equipment. This segment serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) customers across numerous industries, such as equipment and machinery manufacturing, food and beverage production, forestry, primary metals, pulp and paper, mining, automotive, oil and gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, power generation, alternative energy, government, transportation, and port operations. Furthermore, the company provides a range of value-added services and repairs. These include the assembly and repair of gearboxes, fluid power systems, and process pumps; hydraulic drive shaft repair; electrical panel assembly and repair; and the manufacture and assembly of hoses and gaskets. Genuine Parts Company maintains a substantial international footprint, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Indonesia, and Singapore.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Specialty Retail
- CEO
- William Stengel