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PACCAR Inc (PCAR) FCF Payout Ratio: 44.08%

Is PACCAR Inc’s FCF payout ratio high or low?

PACCAR Inc's FCF payout ratio of 44.08% is 46% below its 5-year average of 81.15%, near the low end of its 5-year range (51.87%–127.82%).

The FCF payout ratio for PACCAR Inc (PCAR) is 44.08%. It is below its 12-month average by 42.71% (76.94%).

PCAR FCF Payout Ratio Chart

PCAR FCF Payout Ratio
74.84%-5.31% 1Y
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PCAR Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

PCAR Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

PCAR FCF Payout Ratio Metrics

FCF PAYOUT RATIO

44.08%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

76.94%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

66.79%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

81.15%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

98.66%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

90.44%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

99.81%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-42.71%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-34.00%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-45.68%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-55.32%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-51.26%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-55.84%

Payout Ratio Comparison

FCF Payout Ratio

44.1%

Earnings Payout Ratio

60.6%

Dividend Yield

2.39%

FCF Yield

5.41%

Annual FCF Payout Ratio History

YearFree Cash FlowDividends PaidFCF Payout Ratio
2025$3.03B$2.27B74.8%
2024$2.90B$2.29B79.0%
2023$2.93B$1.52B51.9%
2022$1.64B$1.00B61.4%
2021$553.90M$708.00M127.8%
2020$1.35B$1.24B91.9%
2019$889.50M$1.14B128.0%
2018$1.04B$804.30M77.3%
2017$869.20M$558.30M64.2%
2016$335.90M$829.30M246.9%
2015$830.80M$680.50M81.9%
2014$586.30M$623.80M106.4%
2013$502.90M$283.10M56.3%
2012($284.40M)$809.50MN/A (Loss)
2011($54.70M)$217.40MN/A (Loss)
2010$1.38B$251.70M18.2%
2009$1.25B$232.10M18.6%
2008($245.10M)$629.20MN/A (Loss)
2007$788.00M$736.70M93.5%
2006$898.40M$530.40M59.0%
2005$138.30M$496.90M359.3%
2004$257.50M$270.90M105.2%
2003$449.40M$171.90M38.3%
2002$455.20M$123.00M27.0%
2001$316.40M$168.40M53.2%
2000$299.50M$217.50M72.6%
1999$533.80M$188.10M35.2%
1998$355.80M$163.60M46.0%
1997$305.40M$103.10M33.8%
1996($230.10M)$155.50MN/A (Loss)

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.

PACCAR 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

PACCAR Inc FCF Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the FCF payout ratio for PACCAR Inc (PCAR)?
The FCF payout ratio for PCAR stock is 44.08%.
Is PACCAR Inc's FCF payout ratio high or low?
PACCAR Inc's FCF payout ratio of 44.08% is 46% below its 5-year average of 81.15%, near the low end of its 5-year range (51.87%–127.82%).
What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for PACCAR Inc (PCAR)?
The TTM average FCF payout ratio for PCAR stock is 76.94%.
What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for PACCAR Inc (PCAR)?
The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for PCAR stock is 66.79%.
What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for PACCAR Inc (PCAR)?
The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for PCAR stock is 81.15%.
What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for PACCAR Inc (PCAR)?
The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for PCAR stock is 98.66%.
What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for PACCAR Inc (PCAR)?
The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for PCAR stock is 90.44%.
What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for PACCAR Inc (PCAR)?
The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for PCAR stock is 99.81%.

PACCAR Inc FCF Payout Ratio History

DATEFCF PAYOUT RATIO
2025-12-3174.84%
2024-12-3179.04%
2023-12-3151.87%
2022-12-3161.39%
2021-12-31127.82%
2020-12-3191.92%
2019-12-31128.00%
2018-12-3177.34%
2017-12-3164.23%
2016-12-31246.89%
2015-12-3181.91%
2014-12-31106.40%
2013-12-3156.29%
2010-12-3118.20%
2009-12-3118.63%
2007-12-3193.49%
2006-12-3159.04%
2005-12-31359.29%
2004-12-31105.20%
2003-12-3138.25%
2002-12-3127.02%
2001-12-3153.22%
2000-12-3172.62%
1999-12-3135.24%
1998-12-3145.98%
1997-12-3133.76%

About PACCAR Inc

PACCAR Inc is a global leader specializing in the design, production, and distribution of commercial trucks, covering light, medium, and heavy-duty classes. Its market reach extends across the United States, Europe, Mexico, South America, Australia, and other international territories. The company's operations are divided into three principal segments: Truck, Parts, and Financial Services. The Truck division focuses on engineering, manufacturing, and supplying vehicles tailored for both long-distance highway travel and challenging off-highway applications, primarily for hauling commercial and consumer goods. These vehicles are sold worldwide through an expansive network of independent dealerships, prominently featuring the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF brands. The Parts segment is dedicated to supplying aftermarket components for its trucks and associated commercial vehicles. Through its Financial Services arm, which encompasses full-service leasing under the PacLease trademark, PACCAR offers a wide array of financing and leasing products to both its customers and its dealer network. This segment also delivers equipment financing and administrative assistance to its franchisees. It provides retail loans and leasing options to a diverse clientele, including small, medium, and large commercial trucking firms, independent owner-operators, and various other businesses. Additionally, it facilitates truck inventory financing for independent dealers and directly extends loans and leases to customers for purchasing trucks and related equipment. Beyond its core truck business, PACCAR also fabricates and markets industrial winches under the Braden, Carco, and Gearmatic labels. Established in 1905, PACCAR Inc's corporate headquarters are situated in Bellevue, Washington.

Bellevue, WA
30,100 employees
Industrials / Industrial - Machinery
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
CEO
R. Preston Feight