FCF Payout Ratio: 111.52%
Is the FCF payout ratio high or low?
The FCF payout ratio of 111.52% is 13% above its 5-year average of 98.78%, around the middle of its 5-year range (76.68%–136.22%).
1.82% above its 12-month average of 109.53%.
DMLP FCF Payout Ratio
Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.
DMLP Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
DMLP Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
DMLP FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
111.52%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
109.53%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
104.11%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
96.90%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
98.04%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
98.82%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
99.27%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.82%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+7.12%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+15.09%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+13.76%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+12.85%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+12.34%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
111.5%
Earnings Payout Ratio
158.3%
Dividend Yield
7.41%
FCF Yield
9.95%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132.49M | $132.02M | 99.6% |
| 2024 | $132.64M | $146.52M | 110.5% |
| 2023 | $139.84M | $131.56M | 94.1% |
| 2022 | $147.05M | $131.90M | 89.7% |
| 2021 | $70.31M | $53.91M | 76.7% |
| 2020 | $39.41M | $48.24M | 122.4% |
| 2019 | $66.11M | $70.90M | 107.2% |
| 2018 | $62.46M | $58.01M | 92.9% |
| 2017 | $42.97M | $37.80M | 88.0% |
| 2016 | $28.28M | $27.20M | 96.2% |
| 2015 | $27.69M | $36.61M | 132.2% |
| 2014 | $57.66M | $60.54M | 105.0% |
| 2013 | $56.40M | $55.02M | 97.5% |
| 2012 | $56.42M | $56.87M | 100.8% |
| 2011 | $55.49M | $52.51M | 94.6% |
| 2010 | $52.64M | $52.20M | 99.2% |
| 2009 | $37.39M | $44.73M | 119.6% |
| 2008 | $82.86M | $81.65M | 98.5% |
| 2007 | $58.42M | $57.40M | 98.3% |
| 2006 | $72.78M | $82.30M | 113.1% |
| 2005 | $69.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $48.12M | $47.70M | 99.1% |
| 2003 | $38.48M | $50.80M | 132.0% |
| 2002 | $11.85M | $11.72M | 98.9% |
| 2001 | $15.44M | $0 | 0.0% |
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 Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP)?
- The FCF payout ratio for DMLP stock is 111.52%.
- Is Dorchester Minerals, L.P.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- The FCF payout ratio of 111.52% is 13% above its 5-year average of 98.78%, around the middle of its 5-year range (76.68%–136.22%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for DMLP stock is 109.53%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for DMLP stock is 104.11%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for DMLP stock is 96.90%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for DMLP stock is 98.04%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for DMLP stock is 98.82%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for DMLP stock is 99.27%.
DMLP FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 111.52% |
| 2025-12-31 | 102.44% |
| 2025-09-30 | 119.45% |
| 2025-06-30 | 107.79% |
| 2025-03-31 | 106.46% |
| 2024-12-31 | 114.51% |
| 2024-09-30 | 95.55% |
| 2024-06-30 | 101.35% |
| 2024-03-31 | 106.56% |
| 2023-12-31 | 94.08% |
| 2023-09-30 | 102.13% |
| 2023-06-30 | 102.82% |
| 2023-03-31 | 90.35% |
| 2022-12-31 | 89.70% |
| 2022-09-30 | 80.38% |
| 2022-06-30 | 79.37% |
| 2022-03-31 | 78.39% |
| 2021-12-31 | 76.68% |
| 2021-09-30 | 86.16% |
| 2021-06-30 | 92.38% |
| 2021-03-31 | 136.22% |
| 2020-12-31 | 121.34% |
| 2020-09-30 | 124.03% |
| 2020-06-30 | 112.61% |
| 2020-03-31 | 98.95% |
| 2019-12-31 | 106.30% |
| 2019-09-30 | 93.85% |
| 2019-06-30 | 100.87% |
| 2019-03-31 | 94.87% |
| 2018-12-31 | 92.90% |
| 2018-09-30 | 92.91% |
| 2018-06-30 | 86.80% |
| 2018-03-31 | 90.93% |
| 2017-12-31 | 87.96% |
| 2017-09-30 | 95.71% |
| 2017-06-30 | 93.17% |
| 2017-03-31 | 84.24% |
| 2016-12-31 | 96.19% |
| 2016-09-30 | 94.84% |
| 2016-06-30 | 90.13% |
| 2016-03-31 | 124.78% |
| 2015-12-31 | 132.20% |
| 2015-09-30 | 134.84% |
| 2015-06-30 | 132.54% |
| 2015-03-31 | 118.56% |
| 2014-12-31 | 104.99% |
| 2014-09-30 | 99.78% |
| 2014-06-30 | 94.64% |
| 2014-03-31 | 96.74% |
| 2013-12-31 | 97.55% |
| 2013-09-30 | 93.77% |
| 2013-06-30 | 103.56% |
| 2013-03-31 | 105.44% |
| 2012-12-31 | 100.79% |
| 2012-09-30 | 105.95% |
| 2012-06-30 | 97.95% |
| 2012-03-31 | 93.87% |
| 2011-12-31 | 94.62% |
| 2011-09-30 | 101.17% |
| 2011-06-30 | 100.00% |
| 2011-03-31 | 102.03% |
| 2010-12-31 | 99.15% |
| 2010-09-30 | 89.55% |
| 2010-06-30 | 91.33% |
| 2010-03-31 | 97.62% |
| 2009-12-31 | 119.86% |
| 2009-09-30 | 145.76% |
| 2009-06-30 | 124.02% |
| 2009-03-31 | 106.62% |
| 2008-12-31 | 98.54% |
| 2008-09-30 | 85.99% |
| 2008-06-30 | 87.74% |
| 2008-03-31 | 94.66% |
| 2007-12-31 | 98.23% |
| 2007-09-30 | 97.78% |
| 2007-06-30 | 115.79% |
| 2007-03-31 | 111.89% |
| 2006-12-31 | 113.07% |
| 2006-09-30 | 81.49% |
| 2006-06-30 | 70.75% |
| 2006-03-31 | 68.52% |
| 2005-12-31 | 59.79% |
| 2005-09-30 | 94.71% |
| 2005-06-30 | 95.42% |
| 2005-03-31 | 97.19% |
| 2004-12-31 | 99.14% |
| 2004-09-30 | 97.76% |
| 2004-06-30 | 102.66% |
| 2004-03-31 | 87.69% |
| 2003-12-31 | 132.00% |
| 2003-09-30 | 132.75% |
About Dorchester Minerals, L.P.
Dorchester Minerals, L.P. is engaged in the acquisition, ownership, and management of both producing and non-producing royalty, net profit, and leasehold interests related to natural gas and crude oil across the United States. Its extensive royalty holdings encompass mineral, royalty, and overriding royalty interests, spanning 582 counties and parishes in 26 states. The firm's net profits interests represent overriding royalty interests derived from the net earnings of properties held by the operating partnership. Dorchester Minerals Management LP serves as the general partner for Dorchester Minerals, L.P. This Dallas, Texas-based company was established in 1982.
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
- CEO
- Bradley J. Ehrman