Suncor Energy Inc. (SU) FCF Payout Ratio: 40.07%
Is Suncor Energy Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Suncor Energy Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 40.07% is 26% above its 4-year average of 31.68%, near the high end of its 4-year range (21.50%–42.19%).
14.26% above its 12-month average of 35.07%.
SU FCF Payout Ratio Chart
SU Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
SU Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
SU FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
40.07%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
35.07%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
34.23%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
31.68%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
122.74%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
42.90%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
30.18%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+14.26%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+17.07%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+26.47%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-67.35%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-6.60%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+32.79%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
40.1%
Earnings Payout Ratio
48.7%
Dividend Yield
3.06%
FCF Yield
7.83%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.04B | $2.04B | 40.6% |
| 2024 | $6.59B | $1.95B | 29.6% |
| 2023 | $4.92B | $2.07B | 42.2% |
| 2022 | $7.79B | $1.92B | 24.6% |
| 2021 | $5.70B | $1.23B | 21.5% |
| 2020 | ($981.78M) | $1.31B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2019 | $3.74B | $2.01B | 53.8% |
| 2018 | $3.79B | $1.71B | 45.1% |
| 2017 | $1.92B | $1.69B | 88.0% |
| 2016 | ($670.37M) | $1.39B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2015 | $156.72M | $1.19B | 759.4% |
| 2014 | $1.70B | $1.28B | 75.4% |
| 2013 | $3.13B | $1.03B | 33.0% |
| 2012 | $1.90B | $761.59M | 40.1% |
| 2011 | $3.07B | $650.06M | 21.2% |
| 2010 | ($347.49M) | $611.86M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2009 | ($1.59B) | $380.47M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2008 | $3.65B | $147.15M | 4.0% |
| 2007 | $3.90B | $162.13M | 4.2% |
| 2006 | $816.05M | $108.87M | 13.3% |
| 2005 | $2.08B | $88.01M | 4.2% |
| 2004 | $296.43M | $87.83M | 29.6% |
| 2003 | $1.62B | $97.32M | 6.0% |
| 2002 | $368.29M | $77.06M | 20.9% |
| 2001 | ($544.17M) | $75.02M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2000 | ($727.44M) | $79.05M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1999 | ($353.74M) | $76.94M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1998 | ($276.39M) | $49.05M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | ($186.07M) | $51.79M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1996 | $345.85M | $51.09M | 14.8% |
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.
Suncor Energy 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
Suncor Energy Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)?
- The FCF payout ratio for SU stock is 40.07%.
- Is Suncor Energy Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Suncor Energy Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 40.07% is 26% above its 4-year average of 31.68%, near the high end of its 4-year range (21.50%–42.19%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for SU stock is 35.07%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for SU stock is 34.23%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for SU stock is 31.68%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for SU stock is 122.74%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for SU stock is 42.90%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for SU stock is 30.18%.
Suncor Energy Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 40.56% |
| 2024-12-31 | 29.58% |
| 2023-12-31 | 42.19% |
| 2022-12-31 | 24.58% |
| 2021-12-31 | 21.50% |
| 2019-12-31 | 53.75% |
| 2018-12-31 | 45.09% |
| 2017-12-31 | 87.95% |
| 2015-12-31 | 759.45% |
| 2014-12-31 | 75.44% |
| 2013-12-31 | 32.95% |
| 2012-12-31 | 40.06% |
| 2011-12-31 | 21.16% |
| 2008-12-31 | 4.03% |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.16% |
| 2006-12-31 | 13.34% |
| 2005-12-31 | 4.23% |
| 2004-12-31 | 29.63% |
| 2003-12-31 | 6.02% |
| 2002-12-31 | 20.92% |
| 1996-12-31 | 14.77% |
About Suncor Energy Inc.
Suncor Energy Inc. operates as a fully integrated energy enterprise. Its primary focus involves the development of hydrocarbon resources, particularly within Canada's Athabasca oil sands region. Globally, the company undertakes the exploration, acquisition, development, production, transportation, refining, and marketing of crude oil. Domestically, it distributes petroleum and petrochemical products, predominantly under the Petro-Canada brand. Suncor's operations are divided into several key segments: The Oil Sands division extracts bitumen through both mining and in-situ techniques, converting it into refinery feedstock and diesel, or blending it for direct market sale. The Exploration and Production segment manages offshore assets off Canada's East Coast and in the North Sea, in addition to onshore properties in Libya and Syria. The Refining and Marketing segment processes crude oil and intermediate feedstocks into a variety of petroleum and petrochemical goods, which are then sold to retail, commercial, and industrial customers via its network of distributors. The Corporate and Eliminations segment also oversees the operation of four wind farms situated in Ontario and Western Canada. Beyond these core activities, Suncor is also engaged in the trading and marketing of crude oil, natural gas, various byproducts, refined products, and electricity. Established in 1917, the company was initially known as Suncor Inc. before officially changing its name to Suncor Energy Inc. in April 1997. Its corporate headquarters are located in Calgary, Canada.
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas Integrated
- CEO
- Richard Kruger