Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) FCF Payout Ratio: 32.94%
Is Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.'s FCF payout ratio of 32.94% is 68% below its 5-year average of 102.05%, near the low end of its 5-year range (21.90%–353.77%).
48.59% below its 12-month average of 64.07%.
WPM FCF Payout Ratio Chart
WPM Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
WPM Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
WPM FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
32.94%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
64.07%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
130.53%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
102.05%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
82.64%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
78.04%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-48.59%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-74.76%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-67.72%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-60.14%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-57.79%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
32.9%
Earnings Payout Ratio
21.8%
Dividend Yield
0.59%
FCF Yield
1.78%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $573.58M | $301.56M | 52.6% |
| 2024 | $369.25M | $279.05M | 75.6% |
| 2023 | $74.94M | $265.11M | 353.8% |
| 2022 | $590.00M | $237.10M | 40.2% |
| 2021 | $319.18M | $218.05M | 68.3% |
| 2020 | $763.62M | $167.21M | 21.9% |
| 2019 | $498.41M | $129.99M | 26.1% |
| 2018 | ($648.25M) | $132.91M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2017 | $537.09M | $121.93M | 22.7% |
| 2016 | ($220.22M) | $78.71M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2015 | ($1.37B) | $68.59M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2014 | $297.30M | $79.78M | 26.8% |
| 2013 | ($1.51B) | $160.01M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2012 | $78.69M | $123.85M | 157.4% |
| 2011 | $485.10M | $63.61M | 13.1% |
| 2010 | $147.36M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | ($54.71M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2008 | ($73.39M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2007 | $119.26M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | $104.72M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | $30.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $0.22M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | ($0.01M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2002 | ($0.01M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2001 | $0.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | $0.02M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | $0.06M | $0 | 0.0% |
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.
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. 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
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)?
- The FCF payout ratio for WPM stock is 32.94%.
- Is Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.'s FCF payout ratio of 32.94% is 68% below its 5-year average of 102.05%, near the low end of its 5-year range (21.90%–353.77%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for WPM stock is 64.07%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for WPM stock is 130.53%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for WPM stock is 102.05%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for WPM stock is 82.64%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for WPM stock is 78.04%.
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 52.57% |
| 2024-12-31 | 75.57% |
| 2023-12-31 | 353.77% |
| 2022-12-31 | 40.19% |
| 2021-12-31 | 68.32% |
| 2020-12-31 | 21.90% |
| 2019-12-31 | 26.08% |
| 2017-12-31 | 22.70% |
| 2014-12-31 | 26.83% |
| 2012-12-31 | 157.40% |
| 2011-12-31 | 13.11% |
About Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. functions as a streaming enterprise, primarily engaged in the global distribution of valuable metals. Its offerings encompass deposits of gold, silver, palladium, and cobalt. The company maintains a substantial portfolio, holding stakes in 23 operational mines and an additional 13 development ventures. Founded in 2004, the firm's headquarters are located in Vancouver, Canada. It operated under the name Silver Wheaton Corp. until May 2017, when it rebranded to its current title.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Gold
- CEO
- Haytham Henry Hodaly