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Chubb Limited (CB) FCF Payout Ratio: 9.68%

Is Chubb Limited’s FCF payout ratio high or low?

Chubb Limited's FCF payout ratio of 9.68% is 16% below its 5-year average of 11.54%, near the low end of its 5-year range (8.87%–14.18%).

The FCF payout ratio for Chubb Limited (CB) is 9.68%. It is above its 12-month average by 0.69% (9.61%).

CB FCF Payout Ratio Chart

CB FCF Payout Ratio
10.35%+16.66% 1Y
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CB Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

CB Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

CB FCF Payout Ratio Metrics

FCF PAYOUT RATIO

9.68%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

9.61%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

10.62%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

11.54%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

17.14%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

16.65%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

14.82%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+0.69%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-8.84%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-16.10%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-43.51%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-41.87%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-34.70%

Payout Ratio Comparison

FCF Payout Ratio

9.7%

Earnings Payout Ratio

15.0%

Dividend Yield

1.17%

FCF Yield

12.15%

Annual FCF Payout Ratio History

YearFree Cash FlowDividends PaidFCF Payout Ratio
2025$14.54B$1.50B10.4%
2024$16.18B$1.44B8.9%
2023$12.63B$1.39B11.0%
2022$11.26B$1.38B12.2%
2021$11.15B$1.40B12.6%
2020$9.79B$1.39B14.2%
2019$6.34B$1.35B21.3%
2018$5.48B$1.34B24.4%
2017$4.50B$1.31B29.0%
2016$5.29B$1.17B22.2%
2015$3.86B$862.00M22.3%
2014$4.50B$862.00M19.2%
2013$4.02B$517.00M12.9%
2012$4.00B$815.00M20.4%
2011$3.47B$459.00M13.2%
2010$3.55B$435.00M12.3%
2009$3.33B$388.00M11.6%
2008$4.10B$386.00M9.4%
2007$4.70B$386.00M8.2%
2006$4.11B$357.00M8.7%
2005$4.31B$298.00M6.9%
2004$4.94B$271.00M5.5%
2003$4.22B$231.00M5.5%
2002$2.42B$193.13M8.0%
2001$1.35B$154.41M11.4%
2000($427.17M)$121.71MN/A (Loss)
1999($3.14B)$77.84MN/A (Loss)
1998$66.80M$54.40M81.4%
1997$396.40M$43.00M10.8%
1996$621.40M$27.70M4.5%

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.

Chubb Limited 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

Chubb Limited FCF Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the FCF payout ratio for Chubb Limited (CB)?
The FCF payout ratio for CB stock is 9.68%.
Is Chubb Limited's FCF payout ratio high or low?
Chubb Limited's FCF payout ratio of 9.68% is 16% below its 5-year average of 11.54%, near the low end of its 5-year range (8.87%–14.18%).
What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Chubb Limited (CB)?
The TTM average FCF payout ratio for CB stock is 9.61%.
What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Chubb Limited (CB)?
The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for CB stock is 10.62%.
What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Chubb Limited (CB)?
The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for CB stock is 11.54%.
What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Chubb Limited (CB)?
The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for CB stock is 17.14%.
What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Chubb Limited (CB)?
The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for CB stock is 16.65%.
What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Chubb Limited (CB)?
The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for CB stock is 14.82%.

Chubb Limited FCF Payout Ratio History

DATEFCF PAYOUT RATIO
2025-12-3110.35%
2024-12-318.87%
2023-12-3111.04%
2022-12-3112.21%
2021-12-3112.56%
2020-12-3114.18%
2019-12-3121.35%
2018-12-3124.40%
2017-12-3129.05%
2016-12-3122.17%
2015-12-3122.31%
2014-12-3119.17%
2013-12-3112.85%
2012-12-3120.40%
2011-12-3113.23%
2010-12-3112.27%
2009-12-3111.63%
2008-12-319.41%
2007-12-318.21%
2006-12-318.70%
2005-12-316.92%
2004-12-315.49%
2003-12-315.47%
2002-12-317.96%
2001-12-3111.41%
1998-09-3081.44%
1997-09-3010.85%
1996-09-304.46%

About Chubb Limited

Chubb Limited, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is a global insurer and reinsurer, offering a broad spectrum of products across various markets. In North America, its Commercial Property & Casualty (P&C) division caters to businesses of all scales, from large corporations to small enterprises, providing a wide range of policies. These encompass commercial property, casualty, workers' compensation, package deals, risk management, financial lines, marine, construction, environmental, medical, cyber risk, surety, and excess casualty, alongside group accident and health insurance. The North America Personal P&C unit serves affluent individuals and high-net-worth families, delivering coverage for homeowners, automobiles (including collector vehicles), valuable possessions, personal and excess liability, travel, and recreational marine risks, complete with related services. Furthermore, its North American Agricultural Insurance arm specializes in multi-peril crop and crop-hail protection, as well as policies for farm and ranch properties and commercial agriculture. Internationally, the Overseas General Insurance segment provides traditional commercial P&C coverage and unique solutions in areas such as financial lines, marine, energy, aviation, political risk, and construction. This division also extends group accident and health, plus conventional and specialized personal lines to corporate clients, mid-market businesses, and smaller customers, distributing products through retail brokers, agents, and other channels. Operating under the Chubb Tempest Re brand, the Global Reinsurance segment furnishes both traditional and specialty reinsurance offerings to property and casualty insurers worldwide. Additionally, Chubb's Life Insurance division features an array of protection and savings products, including whole life, endowment plans, individual and group term life, medical and health, personal accident, credit life, universal life, and unit-linked contracts. The company primarily distributes its extensive range of insurance and reinsurance solutions through brokers. Chubb Limited, which was founded in 1985, was previously known as ACE Limited before adopting its current name in January 2016.

Zurich
43,000 employees
Financial Services / Insurance - Property & Casualty
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Property & Casualty
CEO
Evan G. Greenberg