FCF Payout Ratio: 61.90%
Is the FCF payout ratio high or low?
The FCF payout ratio of 61.90% is 27% below its 5-year average of 84.55%, near the low end of its 5-year range (18.94%–342.48%).
59.27% below its 12-month average of 151.99%.
ALB FCF Payout Ratio
Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.
ALB Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ALB Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ALB FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
61.90%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
151.99%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
89.05%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
84.55%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
51.34%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
35.27%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
28.49%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-59.27%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-30.49%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-26.79%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+20.57%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+75.53%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+117.27%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
61.9%
Earnings Payout Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
1.15%
FCF Yield
3.45%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $692.47M | $357.28M | 51.6% |
| 2024 | ($992.65M) | $311.28M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2023 | ($827.96M) | $187.19M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2022 | $646.20M | $184.43M | 28.5% |
| 2021 | ($609.41M) | $177.85M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2020 | ($51.56M) | $161.82M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2019 | ($132.42M) | $152.20M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2018 | ($153.83M) | $144.60M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2017 | ($13.72M) | $140.56M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2016 | $536.75M | $135.35M | 25.2% |
| 2015 | $133.04M | $119.30M | 89.7% |
| 2014 | $382.03M | $84.10M | 22.0% |
| 2013 | $277.51M | $78.11M | 28.1% |
| 2012 | $207.89M | $69.11M | 33.2% |
| 2011 | $259.84M | $57.76M | 22.2% |
| 2010 | $255.83M | $49.64M | 19.4% |
| 2009 | $257.74M | $56.14M | 21.8% |
| 2008 | $216.01M | $55.94M | 25.9% |
| 2007 | $143.80M | $40.03M | 27.8% |
| 2006 | $276.45M | $31.58M | 11.4% |
| 2005 | $98.78M | $29.85M | 30.2% |
| 2004 | $133.90M | $30.14M | 22.5% |
| 2003 | $109.04M | $26.23M | 24.1% |
| 2002 | $106.39M | $22.98M | 21.6% |
| 2001 | $94.06M | $23.84M | 25.3% |
| 2000 | $102.82M | $19.75M | 19.2% |
| 1999 | $86.73M | $18.80M | 21.7% |
| 1998 | $60.47M | $19.27M | 31.9% |
| 1997 | $13.52M | $16.56M | 122.5% |
| 1996 | ($61.97M) | $14.23M | 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 Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
- The FCF payout ratio for ALB stock is 61.90%.
- Is Albemarle Corporation's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- The FCF payout ratio of 61.90% is 27% below its 5-year average of 84.55%, near the low end of its 5-year range (18.94%–342.48%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for ALB stock is 151.99%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for ALB stock is 89.05%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for ALB stock is 84.55%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for ALB stock is 51.34%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for ALB stock is 35.27%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for ALB stock is 28.49%.
ALB FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 61.90% |
| 2025-12-31 | 51.60% |
| 2025-09-30 | 342.48% |
| 2023-09-30 | 40.12% |
| 2023-06-30 | 19.28% |
| 2023-03-31 | 18.94% |
| 2022-12-31 | 28.54% |
| 2021-06-30 | 113.54% |
| 2018-06-30 | 176.00% |
| 2017-09-30 | 123.51% |
| 2017-06-30 | 59.74% |
| 2017-03-31 | 30.44% |
| 2016-12-31 | 25.22% |
| 2016-09-30 | 45.78% |
| 2016-06-30 | 49.84% |
| 2016-03-31 | 50.32% |
| 2015-12-31 | 89.67% |
| 2015-09-30 | 59.86% |
| 2015-06-30 | 62.59% |
| 2015-03-31 | 35.12% |
| 2014-12-31 | 22.01% |
| 2014-09-30 | 18.35% |
| 2014-06-30 | 17.85% |
| 2014-03-31 | 22.21% |
| 2013-12-31 | 28.15% |
| 2013-09-30 | 25.25% |
| 2013-06-30 | 33.18% |
| 2013-03-31 | 39.10% |
| 2012-12-31 | 33.24% |
| 2012-09-30 | 29.15% |
| 2012-06-30 | 22.85% |
| 2012-03-31 | 17.24% |
| 2011-12-31 | 19.46% |
| 2011-09-30 | 29.64% |
| 2011-06-30 | 22.84% |
| 2011-03-31 | 19.03% |
| 2010-12-31 | 19.40% |
| 2010-09-30 | 16.51% |
| 2010-06-30 | 15.63% |
| 2010-03-31 | 15.08% |
| 2009-12-31 | 18.32% |
| 2009-09-30 | 18.93% |
| 2009-06-30 | 28.20% |
| 2009-03-31 | 30.17% |
| 2008-12-31 | 25.89% |
| 2008-09-30 | 27.07% |
| 2008-06-30 | 24.17% |
| 2008-03-31 | 28.78% |
| 2007-12-31 | 27.84% |
| 2007-09-30 | 18.30% |
| 2007-06-30 | 16.23% |
| 2007-03-31 | 13.62% |
| 2006-12-31 | 11.42% |
| 2006-09-30 | 16.02% |
| 2006-06-30 | 18.76% |
| 2006-03-31 | 23.81% |
| 2005-12-31 | 30.22% |
| 2005-09-30 | 35.94% |
| 2005-06-30 | 39.05% |
| 2005-03-31 | 37.57% |
| 2004-12-31 | 22.51% |
| 2004-09-30 | 21.85% |
| 2004-06-30 | 24.46% |
| 2004-03-31 | 25.48% |
| 2003-12-31 | 24.05% |
| 2003-09-30 | 30.86% |
| 2003-06-30 | 21.90% |
| 2003-03-31 | 18.96% |
About Albemarle Corporation
Albemarle Corporation stands as a global innovator, producing and distributing a diverse portfolio of engineered specialty chemicals. Its business operations are divided into three principal segments: Lithium, Bromine, and Catalysts. The Lithium division supplies a variety of lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, hydroxide, and chloride, alongside critical reagents like butyllithium. These materials are vital for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries found in electric vehicles and consumer electronics, as well as for high-performance greases, thermoplastic elastomers used in tires and plastics, and as catalysts for chemical reactions, organic synthesis in areas like steroid chemistry, vitamins, and the pharmaceutical industry. This segment also delivers cesium products for chemical and pharmaceutical applications, zirconium, barium, and titanium for pyrotechnic devices such as airbag initiators, offers expert technical services for the safe handling of reactive lithium products, and provides recycling solutions for lithium-containing by-products. The Bromine segment focuses on bromine and bromine-based fire safety compounds. It produces an array of specialty chemicals, including elemental bromine, various bromides, and brominated powdered activated carbon, which are utilized in chemical synthesis, fluids for oil and gas drilling, mercury emission control, water purification, and food processing. Additionally, it provides tertiary amines, which serve as key ingredients in surfactants, biocides, and sanitizers. Finally, the Catalysts segment offers a range of catalytic agents, including those for hydroprocessing, isomerization, and alkylation, alongside fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts and additives, as well as organometallics and curatives. Albemarle's products are integral to numerous industries, including energy storage, petroleum refining, consumer electronics, construction, automotive, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, and crop protection. Established in 1887, the company's headquarters are located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO
- Jerry Kent Jr.