T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) FCF Payout Ratio: 24.42%
Is T-Mobile US, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
T-Mobile US, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 24.42% is 12% above its 5-year average of 21.87%, around the middle of its 5-year range (9.64%–33.06%).
The FCF payout ratio for T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) is 24.42%. It is below its 12-month average by 12.72% (27.98%).
TMUS FCF Payout Ratio Chart
TMUS Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
TMUS Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
TMUS FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
24.42%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
27.98%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
21.87%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
21.87%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
21.87%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
192.51%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
192.51%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-12.72%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+11.67%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+11.67%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+11.67%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-87.31%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-87.31%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
24.4%
Earnings Payout Ratio
40.4%
Dividend Yield
2.20%
FCF Yield
9.20%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18.00B | $4.12B | 22.9% |
| 2024 | $9.98B | $3.30B | 33.1% |
| 2023 | $7.75B | $747.00M | 9.6% |
| 2022 | ($520.00M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2021 | ($7.78B) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2020 | ($3.73B) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2019 | ($534.00M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2018 | ($1.77B) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2017 | ($7.23B) | $55.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2016 | ($2.54B) | $55.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2015 | ($1.25B) | $55.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2014 | ($3.07B) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2013 | ($861.00M) | $41.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2012 | $341.13M | $2.40B | 704.4% |
| 2011 | $105.78M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | $204.12M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $15.37M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | ($835.64M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2007 | ($198.40M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2006 | ($1.58B) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2005 | ($499.01M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2004 | $401.21M | $21.01M | 5.2% |
| 2003 | ($7.19M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2002 | ($50.67M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2001 | ($32.40M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2000 | ($9.46M) | $0 | N/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.
T-Mobile US, 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
T-Mobile US, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS)?
- The FCF payout ratio for TMUS stock is 24.42%.
- Is T-Mobile US, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- T-Mobile US, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 24.42% is 12% above its 5-year average of 21.87%, around the middle of its 5-year range (9.64%–33.06%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for TMUS stock is 27.98%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for TMUS stock is 21.87%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for TMUS stock is 21.87%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for TMUS stock is 21.87%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for TMUS stock is 192.51%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for TMUS stock is 192.51%.
T-Mobile US, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 22.90% |
| 2024-12-31 | 33.06% |
| 2023-12-31 | 9.64% |
| 2012-12-31 | 704.43% |
| 2004-12-31 | 5.24% |
About T-Mobile US, Inc.
T-Mobile US, Inc., alongside its subsidiaries, offers mobile telecommunications services across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Catering to approximately 108.7 million subscribers, the company delivers essential voice, messaging, and data connectivity to customers in postpaid, prepaid, and wholesale segments. Beyond services, T-Mobile also supplies a broad array of wireless devices, such as smartphones, wearables, tablets, and other mobile communication gadgets, along with associated accessories. These offerings are marketed under both the T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile brands. Direct distribution occurs through its proprietary retail stores, the T-Mobile mobile application, customer service channels, and its official online platforms. Additionally, the company provides devices to independent dealers and other distributors for resale via external retail locations and various third-party websites. As of December 31, 2021, its robust network infrastructure encompassed approximately 102,000 macro cell sites and 41,000 small cell/distributed antenna system locations. T-Mobile US, Inc. was established in 1994 and maintains its headquarters in Bellevue, Washington.
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Telecommunications Services
- CEO
- Srinivasan Gopalan