FCF Payout Ratio: 1.87%
Is the FCF payout ratio high or low?
The FCF payout ratio of 1.87% is 80% below its 3-year average of 9.19%, near the low end of its 3-year range (1.87%–15.32%).
70.00% below its 12-month average of 6.24%.
RBC FCF Payout Ratio
Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.
RBC Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
RBC Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
RBC FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
1.87%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
6.24%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
10.24%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
9.19%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
9.19%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-70.00%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-81.72%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-79.64%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-79.64%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
1.9%
Earnings Payout Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
FCF Yield
1.67%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $342.60M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2025 | $243.80M | $17.20M | 7.1% |
| 2024 | $241.50M | $23.00M | 9.5% |
| 2023 | $178.60M | $22.90M | 12.8% |
| 2022 | $150.50M | $7.10M | 4.7% |
| 2021 | $140.60M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $118.32M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $67.20M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $102.31M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $80.35M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $62.50M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | $50.89M | $46.01M | 90.4% |
| 2014 | $19.05M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | $24.25M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $27.19M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | $39.52M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | $31.25M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $17.16M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $9.32M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | $39.56M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | $14.30M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | $0.34M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $2.59M | $0 | 0.0% |
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 RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
- The FCF payout ratio for RBC stock is 1.87%.
- Is RBC Bearings Incorporated's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- The FCF payout ratio of 1.87% is 80% below its 3-year average of 9.19%, near the low end of its 3-year range (1.87%–15.32%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for RBC stock is 6.24%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for RBC stock is 10.24%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for RBC stock is 9.19%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for RBC stock is 9.19%.
RBC FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-27 | 1.87% |
| 2025-06-28 | 4.43% |
| 2025-03-29 | 7.05% |
| 2024-12-28 | 8.85% |
| 2024-09-28 | 8.98% |
| 2024-06-29 | 8.37% |
| 2024-03-30 | 9.52% |
| 2023-12-30 | 9.96% |
| 2023-09-30 | 10.73% |
| 2023-07-01 | 12.52% |
| 2023-03-31 | 12.79% |
| 2022-12-31 | 15.32% |
| 2022-10-01 | 14.31% |
| 2022-06-30 | 8.44% |
| 2022-03-31 | 4.72% |
| 2015-03-31 | 90.41% |
| 2014-12-31 | 88.07% |
| 2014-09-30 | 101.40% |
| 2014-06-30 | 148.87% |
About RBC Bearings Incorporated
RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) is a global enterprise specializing in the design, production, and distribution of precisely engineered bearings and a wide array of related mechanical components. The company strategically operates through two core segments: Aerospace/Defense and Industrial, catering to both domestic and international clients. Its diverse product portfolio includes: Plain bearings: Available in self-lubricating or metal-on-metal designs, featuring rod end, spherical plain, and journal bearings. Roller bearings: These anti-friction devices, such as tapered roller, needle roller, needle bearing track rollers, and cam followers, are vital for various industrial uses and military aircraft platforms. Ball bearings: This category encompasses high-precision aerospace, airframe control, thin section, and industrial ball bearings, all engineered with high-precision ball elements to minimize friction in demanding, high-speed applications. Beyond its primary bearing offerings, RBC also provides: Mounted bearing products: Including complete mounted ball, roller, and plain bearing units. Enclosed gearing systems: A comprehensive range featuring Quantis gearmotors, torque arm units, Tigear, MagnaGear & Maxum lines, and controlled start transmissions. Power transmission components: Such as mechanical drive elements, couplings, and conveyor parts. Engineered hydraulics and valves: Specifically developed for aircraft and submarine systems, alongside comprehensive aftermarket services for the aerospace and defense sectors. Fasteners. Precision mechanical components: Applied across diverse general industrial settings. Machine tool collets: Essential for securing circular or rod-shaped workpieces during machining. RBC reaches an extensive customer base across numerous industries, including automotive, tool holding, agricultural and semiconductor machinery, commercial and defense aerospace, ground defense, construction and mining, oil and natural resource extraction, heavy truck, marine, rail and train, packaging, food and beverage, wind energy, and general industrial markets. The company distributes its products via a dedicated direct sales force and a robust network of industrial and aerospace distributors. Established in 1919, RBC Bearings Incorporated maintains its corporate headquarters in Oxford, Connecticut.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Manufacturing - Tools & Accessories
- CEO
- Michael J. Hartnett