FCF Payout Ratio: 4.25%
Is the FCF payout ratio high or low?
The FCF payout ratio of 4.25% is 15% below its 4-year average of 5.01%, near the low end of its 4-year range (4.21%–8.31%).
As of the fiscal period ended Thursday, April 30, 2026. 3.27% below its 12-month average of 4.40%.
BOX FCF Payout Ratio
Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.
BOX Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
BOX Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
BOX FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
4.25%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
4.40%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
4.58%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.27%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-7.15%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
4.3%
Earnings Payout Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
FCF Yield
9.17%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $350.38M | $15.00M | 4.3% |
| 2025 | $329.68M | $15.00M | 4.5% |
| 2024 | $316.88M | $14.94M | 4.7% |
| 2023 | $293.55M | $15.06M | 5.1% |
| 2022 | $230.12M | $9.62M | 4.2% |
| 2021 | $187.78M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $39.26M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $40.51M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $23.57M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | ($16.17M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2016 | ($139.26M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2015 | ($123.58M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2014 | ($116.19M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2013 | ($101.25M) | $0 | 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 Box, Inc. (BOX)?
- The FCF payout ratio for BOX stock is 4.25%.
- Is Box, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- The FCF payout ratio of 4.25% is 15% below its 4-year average of 5.01%, near the low end of its 4-year range (4.21%–8.31%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Box, Inc. (BOX)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for BOX stock is 4.40%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Box, Inc. (BOX)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for BOX stock is 4.58%.
BOX FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | 4.25% |
| 2026-01-31 | 4.28% |
| 2025-10-31 | 4.37% |
| 2025-07-31 | 4.48% |
| 2025-04-30 | 4.59% |
| 2025-01-31 | 4.55% |
| 2024-10-31 | 4.71% |
| 2024-07-31 | 4.60% |
| 2024-04-30 | 4.63% |
| 2024-01-31 | 4.72% |
| 2023-10-31 | 4.73% |
| 2023-07-31 | 4.76% |
| 2023-04-30 | 4.85% |
| 2023-01-31 | 5.13% |
| 2022-10-31 | 8.31% |
| 2022-07-31 | 7.51% |
| 2022-04-30 | 5.51% |
| 2022-01-31 | 4.21% |
About Box, Inc.
Box, Inc. delivers a robust cloud-based platform designed for comprehensive content management. This Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution empowers organizations of all scales to effortlessly manage, distribute, and access their digital assets across any device, from any location. Its rich feature set facilitates seamless internal and external collaboration, automates complex content-driven business processes, and supports the development of bespoke applications. Furthermore, the platform integrates critical data protection, stringent security protocols, and robust compliance tools, helping businesses meet diverse legal, regulatory, and industry-specific mandates, alongside their own internal governance policies. Accessible through dedicated web, mobile, and desktop applications, Box also provides an extensible platform for custom application development and offers specialized functionalities tailored for particular industries. As of January 31, 2022, the company served approximately 100,000 paying organizations, with its services available in 25 distinct languages. Its clientele spans key sectors such as financial services, healthcare, government, and legal services, both within the United States and internationally. Founded in 2005, the company initially operated as Box.net, Inc. before rebranding to Box, Inc. in November 2011. Its corporate headquarters are situated in California's San Francisco Bay Area.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
- CEO
- Aaron Levie