Cardinal Health, Inc. logo
Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)
Compare

Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) FCF Payout Ratio: 11.21%

Is Cardinal Health, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?

Cardinal Health, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 11.21% is 55% below its 5-year average of 24.81%, near the low end of its 5-year range (11.21%–35.90%).

46.68% below its 12-month average of 21.03%.

CAH FCF Payout Ratio Chart

CAH FCF Payout Ratio
26.70%+73.97% 1Y
Zoom

CAH Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

CAH Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

CAH FCF Payout Ratio Metrics

FCF PAYOUT RATIO

11.21%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

21.03%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

21.18%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

24.81%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

28.24%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

23.38%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

21.48%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-46.68%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-47.07%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-54.81%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-60.31%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-52.06%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-47.80%

Payout Ratio Comparison

FCF Payout Ratio

11.2%

Earnings Payout Ratio

31.5%

Dividend Yield

0.91%

FCF Yield

8.31%

Annual FCF Payout Ratio History

YearFree Cash FlowDividends PaidFCF Payout Ratio
2025$1.85B$494.00M26.7%
2024$3.25B$499.00M15.3%
2023$2.36B$525.00M22.2%
2022$2.73B$559.00M20.4%
2021$2.03B$573.00M28.2%
2020$1.58B$569.00M35.9%
2019$2.39B$577.00M24.1%
2018$2.38B$581.00M24.4%
2017$797.00M$577.00M72.4%
2016$2.51B$512.00M20.4%
2015$2.24B$460.00M20.5%
2014$2.27B$415.00M18.2%
2013$1.53B$353.00M23.0%
2012$913.00M$300.00M32.9%
2011$1.10B$274.20M24.9%
2010$1.88B$253.10M13.5%
2009$1.03B$200.40M19.4%
2008$1.14B$173.10M15.2%
2007$865.70M$144.40M16.7%
2006$1.70B$101.80M6.0%
2005$2.28B$51.70M2.3%
2004$2.21B$52.30M2.4%
2003$974.80M$44.80M4.6%
2002$698.50M$45.00M6.4%
2001$530.50M$36.60M6.9%
2000$330.40M$28.00M8.5%
1999($121.70M)$56.70MN/A (Loss)
1998$28.40M$11.50M40.5%
1997($36.00M)$9.10MN/A (Loss)
1996$49.10M$7.60M15.5%

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.

Cardinal Health, 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

Cardinal Health, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the FCF payout ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The FCF payout ratio for CAH stock is 11.21%.
Is Cardinal Health, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Cardinal Health, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 11.21% is 55% below its 5-year average of 24.81%, near the low end of its 5-year range (11.21%–35.90%).
What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The TTM average FCF payout ratio for CAH stock is 21.03%.
What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for CAH stock is 21.18%.
What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for CAH stock is 24.81%.
What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for CAH stock is 28.24%.
What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for CAH stock is 23.38%.
What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for CAH stock is 21.48%.

Cardinal Health, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History

DATEFCF PAYOUT RATIO
2025-06-3026.70%
2024-06-3015.35%
2023-06-3022.22%
2022-06-3020.44%
2021-06-3028.24%
2020-06-3035.90%
2019-06-3024.10%
2018-06-3024.37%
2017-06-3072.40%
2016-06-3020.43%
2015-06-3020.54%
2014-06-3018.24%
2013-06-3023.04%
2012-06-3032.86%
2011-06-3024.85%
2010-06-3013.47%
2009-06-3019.38%
2008-06-3015.24%
2007-06-3016.68%
2006-06-306.00%
2005-06-302.27%
2004-06-302.36%
2003-06-304.60%
2002-06-306.44%
2001-06-306.90%
2000-06-308.47%
1998-06-3040.49%
1996-06-3015.48%

About Cardinal Health, Inc.

Cardinal Health, Inc. operates as a global, integrated provider of healthcare services and products, with its reach spanning the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and other international markets. The company delivers bespoke support to a diverse clientele, including hospitals, healthcare networks, pharmacies, outpatient surgical centers, clinical labs, physician practices, and individuals receiving care at home. It is structured into two core divisions: Pharmaceutical and Medical. The Pharmaceutical division oversees the distribution of a wide array of products, encompassing branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceuticals, along with over-the-counter health and consumer goods. This segment additionally offers specialized services to pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers, particularly for specialty pharmaceutical products. Its operations extend to managing nuclear pharmacies and facilities that produce radiopharmaceuticals. It also performs repackaging of generic drugs and OTC items. Further offerings include medication therapy management and patient outcomes services for hospitals, other healthcare providers, and payers, in addition to providing pharmacy management solutions to hospitals. The Medical division focuses on producing, sourcing, and supplying Cardinal Health-branded medical, surgical, and laboratory products and devices. This extensive product range encompasses items such as examination and surgical gloves, needles, syringes, sharps disposal units, compression products, incontinence aids, nutritional delivery systems, wound care supplies, single-use drapes, gowns, and apparel, fluid suction and collection devices, urological products, operating room essentials, and electrodes. Beyond its proprietary brands, this segment also distributes various national brand medical, surgical, and laboratory products. It offers comprehensive supply chain management for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and other healthcare organizations, and manufactures and sells both sterile and non-sterile procedure kits. Established in 1979, the company maintains its headquarters in Dublin, Ohio.

Dublin, OH
57,700 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Distribution
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Distribution
CEO
Jason Hollar