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FCF Payout Ratio: 22.07%

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Is the FCF payout ratio high or low?

The FCF payout ratio of 22.07% is 43% below its 5-year average of 38.59%, near the low end of its 5-year range (20.52%–144.12%).

0.74% below its 12-month average of 22.23%.

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FCF Payout Ratio

EFX FCF Payout Ratio

22.07%

Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.

-12.68% 5Y
EFX FCF Payout Ratio

EFX Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

EFX FCF Payout Ratio

EFX Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

EFX FCF Payout Ratio Metrics

FCF PAYOUT RATIO

22.07%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

22.23%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

28.76%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

30.35%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

31.07%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

26.70%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

21.19%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-0.74%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-23.26%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-27.27%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-28.98%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-17.33%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+4.13%

Payout Ratio Comparison

FCF Payout Ratio TTM

22.1%

Earnings Payout Ratio

41.8%

Dividend Yield

1.41%

FCF Yield

5.95%

Annual FCF Payout Ratio History

YearFree Cash FlowDividends PaidFCF Payout Ratio
2025$1.13B$232.80M20.5%
2024$813.00M$193.20M23.8%
2023$515.50M$191.80M37.2%
2022$132.60M$191.10M144.1%
2021$865.80M$190.00M21.9%
2020$524.90M$189.50M36.1%
2019($85.80M)$188.70MN/A (Loss)
2018$350.30M$187.90M53.6%
2017$597.80M$187.40M31.3%
2016$617.50M$157.60M25.5%
2015$595.90M$137.80M23.1%
2014$529.80M$121.20M22.9%
2013$483.00M$106.70M22.1%
2012$430.30M$86.00M20.0%
2011$333.70M$83.70M25.1%
2010$252.80M$40.30M15.9%
2009$347.70M$24.20M7.0%
2008$334.20M$20.50M6.1%
2007$331.40M$20.70M6.2%
2006$322.30M$20.30M6.3%
2005$320.60M$20.20M6.3%
2004$294.20M$15.00M5.1%
2003$279.20M$11.30M4.0%
2002$235.70M$11.40M4.8%
2001$208.00M$32.30M15.5%
2000$247.03M$52.37M21.2%
1999$263.50M$52.00M19.7%
1998($234.30M)$52.10MN/A (Loss)
1997$258.20M$52.00M20.1%
1996$252.80M$49.80M19.7%

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 Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The FCF payout ratio for EFX stock is 22.07%.
Is Equifax Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
The FCF payout ratio of 22.07% is 43% below its 5-year average of 38.59%, near the low end of its 5-year range (20.52%–144.12%).
What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The TTM average FCF payout ratio for EFX stock is 22.23%.
What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for EFX stock is 28.76%.
What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for EFX stock is 30.35%.
What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for EFX stock is 31.07%.
What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for EFX stock is 26.70%.
What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for EFX stock is 21.19%.

EFX FCF Payout Ratio History

DATEFCF PAYOUT RATIO
2026-03-3122.07%
2025-12-3120.52%
2025-09-3022.05%
2025-06-3022.61%
2025-03-3123.92%
2024-12-3123.76%
2024-09-3024.62%
2024-06-3028.52%
2024-03-3129.84%
2023-12-3137.21%
2023-09-3037.67%
2023-06-3041.26%
2023-03-3139.80%
2022-12-31144.12%
2022-09-3089.74%
2022-06-3061.20%
2022-03-3139.63%
2021-12-3121.95%
2021-09-3023.69%
2021-06-3025.28%
2021-03-3130.97%
2020-12-3136.10%
2020-09-3039.76%
2019-06-30122.45%
2019-03-3192.61%
2018-12-3153.64%
2018-09-3042.05%
2018-06-3030.99%
2018-03-3130.83%
2017-12-3131.35%
2017-09-3026.50%
2017-06-3026.41%
2017-03-3126.42%
2016-12-3125.33%
2016-09-3027.92%
2016-06-3026.41%
2016-03-3125.20%
2015-12-3123.12%
2015-09-3021.38%
2015-06-3022.09%
2015-03-3122.17%
2014-12-3122.88%
2014-09-3022.75%
2014-06-3023.29%
2014-03-3123.01%
2013-12-3122.09%
2013-09-3023.00%
2013-06-3022.21%
2013-03-3120.72%
2012-12-3120.43%
2012-09-3019.65%
2012-06-3021.54%
2012-03-3123.38%
2011-12-3125.08%
2011-09-3026.34%
2011-06-3024.97%
2011-03-3120.84%
2010-12-3115.94%
2010-09-309.45%
2010-06-307.72%
2010-03-317.88%
2009-12-316.96%
2009-09-307.43%
2009-06-307.18%
2009-03-316.50%
2008-12-316.13%
2008-09-305.44%
2008-06-306.20%
2008-03-316.41%
2007-12-316.25%
2007-09-307.10%
2007-06-306.37%
2007-03-316.32%
2006-12-316.30%
2006-09-305.74%
2006-06-305.85%
2006-03-316.04%
2005-12-315.98%
2005-09-306.38%
2005-06-305.72%
2005-03-315.34%
2004-12-315.10%
2004-09-304.71%
2004-06-304.46%
2004-03-313.95%
2003-12-314.05%
2003-09-303.70%
2003-07-304.69%
2003-03-315.09%

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About Equifax Inc.

Equifax Inc. operates as a global data and analytics company, delivering a range of information solutions and specialized human resources administrative process outsourcing services. Its clientele spans across businesses, governmental organizations, and individual consumers. The company's operations are structured into three primary divisions: Workforce Solutions, U.S. Information Solutions (USIS), and International. The Workforce Solutions segment specializes in employment-related data, offering verification services for income, employment history, criminal records, and Social Security numbers. It also provides tools for payroll-based transactions, employment tax management, and products aimed at protecting against identity theft. The U.S. Information Solutions (USIS) segment provides a comprehensive suite of services for both consumers and businesses within the United States. These offerings include extensive credit data and scoring, sophisticated credit modeling and portfolio analytics, identity verification and fraud detection/prevention services, and various consulting options. Additionally, USIS supports mortgage services, financial marketing initiatives, identity management solutions, credit monitoring products, and online decisioning technology solutions, alongside portfolio management and mortgage reporting services. Globally, the International segment delivers similar information service products, encompassing consumer and commercial credit and financial data, credit scoring, and advanced modeling. This division also provides credit-related marketing products and services, as well as technology and support for debt collection and recovery management. Equifax serves a diverse array of industries, including financial services, mortgage, employment, telecommunications, retail, automotive, utilities, brokerage, healthcare, and insurance, in addition to federal, state, and local governments. With a substantial international presence, the company conducts business in numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and many other nations across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Founded in 1899, Equifax maintains its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta, GA
15,000 employees
www.equifax.com
Industrials / Consulting Services
Sector
Industrials
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Consulting Services
CEO
Mark W. Begor
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