FCF Payout Ratio: 15.55%
Is the FCF payout ratio high or low?
The FCF payout ratio of 15.55% is 18% below its 5-year average of 19.00%, near the low end of its 5-year range (9.17%–47.84%).
22.73% above its 12-month average of 12.67%.
VMI FCF Payout Ratio
Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.
VMI Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
VMI Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
VMI FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
15.55%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
12.67%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
15.84%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
17.08%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
20.15%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
21.19%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
20.98%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+22.73%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-1.79%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-8.95%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-22.81%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-26.61%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-25.88%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
15.6%
Earnings Payout Ratio
17.4%
Dividend Yield
0.54%
FCF Yield
3.10%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $311.45M | $52.48M | 16.9% |
| 2024 | $493.23M | $48.36M | 9.8% |
| 2023 | $210.00M | $49.52M | 23.6% |
| 2022 | $232.98M | $45.81M | 19.7% |
| 2021 | ($41.85M) | $41.41M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2020 | $209.59M | $36.93M | 17.6% |
| 2019 | $210.19M | $32.64M | 15.5% |
| 2018 | $81.02M | $33.73M | 41.6% |
| 2017 | $90.45M | $33.86M | 37.4% |
| 2016 | $161.25M | $34.05M | 21.1% |
| 2015 | $226.80M | $35.36M | 15.6% |
| 2014 | $101.07M | $32.44M | 32.1% |
| 2013 | $289.69M | $25.41M | 8.8% |
| 2012 | $100.02M | $21.52M | 21.5% |
| 2011 | $66.60M | $23.18M | 34.8% |
| 2010 | $116.13M | $29.66M | 25.5% |
| 2009 | $305.39M | $14.70M | 4.8% |
| 2008 | $1.70M | $12.25M | 722.3% |
| 2007 | $53.64M | $10.30M | 19.2% |
| 2006 | $31.23M | $9.09M | 29.1% |
| 2005 | $98.66M | $8.04M | 8.1% |
| 2004 | ($11.04M) | $7.65M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2003 | $42.10M | $7.41M | 17.6% |
| 2002 | $55.51M | $6.76M | 12.2% |
| 2001 | $84.19M | $6.31M | 7.5% |
| 2000 | ($35.47M) | $6.06M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1999 | $23.30M | $6.30M | 27.0% |
| 1998 | ($17.10M) | $6.60M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | ($15.80M) | $5.80M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1996 | ($17.10M) | $4.80M | N/A (Loss) |
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 Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
- The FCF payout ratio for VMI stock is 15.55%.
- Is Valmont Industries, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- The FCF payout ratio of 15.55% is 18% below its 5-year average of 19.00%, near the low end of its 5-year range (9.17%–47.84%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for VMI stock is 12.67%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for VMI stock is 15.84%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for VMI stock is 17.08%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for VMI stock is 20.15%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for VMI stock is 21.19%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for VMI stock is 20.98%.
VMI FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-28 | 15.55% |
| 2025-12-27 | 16.85% |
| 2025-09-27 | 12.50% |
| 2025-06-28 | 9.17% |
| 2025-03-29 | 9.28% |
| 2024-12-28 | 9.80% |
| 2024-09-28 | 11.75% |
| 2024-06-29 | 18.52% |
| 2024-03-30 | 22.73% |
| 2023-12-31 | 23.58% |
| 2023-09-30 | 20.64% |
| 2023-07-01 | 17.16% |
| 2023-04-01 | 18.32% |
| 2022-12-31 | 19.66% |
| 2022-09-24 | 47.84% |
| 2021-06-26 | 30.70% |
| 2021-03-27 | 21.77% |
| 2020-12-31 | 17.62% |
| 2020-09-26 | 14.45% |
| 2020-06-27 | 13.64% |
| 2020-03-28 | 12.40% |
| 2019-12-31 | 15.53% |
| 2019-09-28 | 14.34% |
| 2019-06-29 | 26.88% |
| 2019-03-30 | 65.51% |
| 2018-12-31 | 41.63% |
| 2018-09-29 | 224.77% |
| 2018-06-30 | 48.38% |
| 2018-03-31 | 39.71% |
| 2017-12-31 | 37.44% |
| 2017-09-30 | 19.82% |
| 2017-07-01 | 24.94% |
| 2017-04-01 | 29.12% |
| 2016-12-31 | 21.12% |
| 2016-09-24 | 20.96% |
| 2016-06-25 | 17.18% |
| 2016-03-26 | 13.69% |
| 2015-12-31 | 15.59% |
| 2015-09-26 | 15.55% |
| 2015-06-27 | 24.68% |
| 2015-03-28 | 24.59% |
| 2014-12-31 | 32.10% |
| 2014-09-27 | 22.27% |
| 2014-06-28 | 12.58% |
| 2014-03-29 | 10.65% |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.77% |
| 2013-09-28 | 11.49% |
| 2013-06-29 | 9.09% |
| 2013-03-30 | 12.94% |
| 2012-12-31 | 21.52% |
| 2012-09-29 | 23.41% |
| 2012-06-30 | 61.13% |
| 2012-03-31 | 59.22% |
| 2011-12-31 | 35.41% |
| 2011-09-24 | 45.46% |
| 2011-06-25 | 54.37% |
| 2011-03-26 | 31.83% |
| 2010-12-31 | 25.54% |
| 2010-09-25 | 11.34% |
| 2010-06-26 | 6.65% |
| 2010-03-27 | 5.14% |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.81% |
| 2009-09-26 | 7.03% |
| 2009-06-27 | 15.35% |
| 2009-03-28 | 64.34% |
| 2008-12-31 | 722.35% |
| 2008-09-27 | 16.68% |
| 2008-06-28 | 11.07% |
| 2008-03-29 | 13.99% |
| 2007-12-31 | 19.21% |
| 2007-09-29 | 30.07% |
| 2007-06-30 | 40.81% |
| 2007-03-31 | 38.85% |
| 2006-12-31 | 29.10% |
| 2006-09-30 | 18.23% |
| 2006-07-01 | 14.91% |
| 2006-04-01 | 13.96% |
| 2005-12-31 | 8.15% |
| 2005-09-24 | 9.98% |
| 2005-06-25 | 26.82% |
| 2005-03-26 | 31.97% |
| 2004-06-26 | 58.47% |
| 2004-03-27 | 18.88% |
| 2003-12-31 | 17.61% |
| 2003-09-27 | 16.86% |
| 2003-06-28 | 13.81% |
| 2003-03-29 | 16.79% |
About Valmont Industries, Inc.
Valmont Industries, Inc. is a global enterprise specializing in engineered products, conducting operations across the United States, Australia, Brazil, Denmark, and other international markets. The company's business is organized into two primary divisions: Infrastructure and Agriculture. Within its Infrastructure segment, Valmont designs, produces, and distributes a wide array of engineered metal, steel, wood, aluminum, and composite structures, including poles, towers, and components. These are deployed in critical areas such as lighting, traffic control, and wireless communication networks. The segment also delivers specialized access systems, integrated structural solutions for smart urban environments, and highway safety products. Furthermore, it provides robust steel and concrete pole structures essential for utility transmission, power distribution, substations, and renewable energy generation facilities, complemented by inspection services. To ensure the durability of metal products, Valmont offers protective services like hot-dipped galvanizing, anodizing, and powder coating. The Agriculture segment focuses on advanced water management technologies and solutions tailored for precision farming. It manufactures and supplies mechanical irrigation equipment, along with associated parts and support services, primarily serving the agricultural industry under its well-known Valley brand. Additionally, this segment produces tubular products for various industrial clients. Valmont's extensive customer base includes municipalities and government agencies, manufacturers of commercial lighting fixtures, construction contractors, telecommunications and utility providers, large agricultural operations, and the broader manufacturing sector. Established in 1946, the company maintains its headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Conglomerates
- CEO
- J. Christopher Colwell