Schneider Electric S.E. (SBGSY) FCF Payout Ratio: 25.61%
Is Schneider Electric S.E.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Schneider Electric S.E.'s FCF payout ratio of 25.61% is 42% below its 5-year average of 44.35%, near the low end of its 5-year range (25.61%–52.81%).
40.24% below its 12-month average of 42.85%.
SBGSY FCF Payout Ratio Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
SBGSY Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
SBGSY Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
SBGSY FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
25.61%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
42.85%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
43.56%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
44.35%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
44.73%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
45.18%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
45.70%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-40.24%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-41.20%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-42.25%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-42.75%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-43.32%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-43.97%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
25.6%
Earnings Payout Ratio
56.5%
Dividend Yield
1.55%
FCF Yield
5.96%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.71B | $2.47B | 43.3% |
| 2024 | $4.79B | $2.03B | 42.4% |
| 2023 | $5.01B | $1.95B | 38.9% |
| 2022 | $3.49B | $1.73B | 49.6% |
| 2021 | $3.12B | $1.65B | 52.8% |
| 2020 | $4.42B | $1.73B | 39.1% |
| 2019 | $3.86B | $1.45B | 37.7% |
| 2018 | $2.72B | $1.40B | 51.4% |
| 2017 | $3.12B | $1.36B | 43.6% |
| 2016 | $2.60B | $1.19B | 45.6% |
| 2015 | $2.53B | $1.20B | 47.6% |
| 2014 | $3.40B | $1.32B | 39.0% |
| 2013 | $3.40B | $1.41B | 41.6% |
| 2012 | $2.66B | $1.21B | 45.6% |
| 2011 | $1.87B | $1.11B | 59.4% |
| 2010 | $2.21B | $261.13M | 11.8% |
| 2009 | $2.78B | $454.34M | 16.3% |
| 2008 | $2.39B | $1.11B | 46.4% |
| 2007 | $2.12B | $977.72M | 46.2% |
| 2006 | $1.36B | $663.54M | 48.8% |
| 2005 | $950.56M | $468.12M | 49.2% |
| 2004 | $1.07B | $452.24M | 42.3% |
| 2003 | $1.18B | $387.90M | 32.8% |
| 2002 | $583.28M | $312.48M | 53.6% |
| 2001 | $438.52M | $265.25M | 60.5% |
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.
Schneider Electric S.E. 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
Schneider Electric S.E. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Schneider Electric S.E. (SBGSY)?
- The FCF payout ratio for SBGSY stock is 25.61%.
- Is Schneider Electric S.E.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Schneider Electric S.E.'s FCF payout ratio of 25.61% is 42% below its 5-year average of 44.35%, near the low end of its 5-year range (25.61%–52.81%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Schneider Electric S.E. (SBGSY)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for SBGSY stock is 42.85%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Schneider Electric S.E. (SBGSY)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for SBGSY stock is 43.56%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Schneider Electric S.E. (SBGSY)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for SBGSY stock is 44.35%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Schneider Electric S.E. (SBGSY)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for SBGSY stock is 44.73%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Schneider Electric S.E. (SBGSY)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for SBGSY stock is 45.18%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Schneider Electric S.E. (SBGSY)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for SBGSY stock is 45.70%.
Schneider Electric S.E. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 43.31% |
| 2024-12-31 | 42.40% |
| 2023-12-31 | 38.90% |
| 2022-12-31 | 49.62% |
| 2021-12-31 | 52.81% |
| 2020-12-31 | 39.05% |
| 2019-12-31 | 37.70% |
| 2018-12-31 | 51.41% |
| 2017-12-31 | 43.64% |
| 2016-12-31 | 45.61% |
| 2015-12-31 | 47.64% |
| 2014-12-31 | 39.01% |
| 2013-12-31 | 41.58% |
| 2012-12-31 | 45.63% |
| 2011-12-31 | 59.44% |
| 2010-12-31 | 11.84% |
| 2009-12-31 | 16.32% |
| 2008-12-31 | 46.44% |
| 2007-12-31 | 46.17% |
| 2006-12-31 | 48.78% |
| 2005-12-31 | 49.25% |
| 2004-12-31 | 42.30% |
| 2003-12-31 | 32.79% |
| 2002-12-31 | 53.57% |
| 2001-12-31 | 60.49% |
About Schneider Electric S.E.
Schneider Electric S.E. delivers comprehensive digital solutions for energy management and industrial automation to a global client base. The company operates through two primary divisions: Energy Management and Industrial Automation. Its extensive product catalog features electrical distribution and protection equipment, including circuit breakers, switches, contactors, and relays, alongside advanced energy management software. It also provides solutions for power quality, monitoring, and conditioning, such as surge protectors and power factor correction devices. For building infrastructure, Schneider Electric offers systems for access control, fire detection, environmental sensors, and integrated building management, encompassing valves and variable speed drives. Within grid and utility operations, the company supplies feeder and substation automation, SCADA software, medium voltage switchgear, and transformers. Data center solutions include critical power and cooling, IT power distribution, prefabricated modules, and security monitoring. Residential and commercial offerings range from home automation and security systems to wiring devices and uninterruptible power supplies. Furthermore, Schneider Electric is a leading provider of industrial automation and control technologies, featuring human-machine interfaces, industrial software, motion control, robotics, programmable controllers, process safety systems, and solutions for solar power and energy storage. Established in 1836, Schneider Electric S.E. is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Olivier Blum