FCF Payout Ratio: 34.84%
Is the FCF payout ratio high or low?
The FCF payout ratio of 34.84% is in line with its 5-year average of 33.48%, around the middle of its 5-year range (27.98%–38.55%).
2.64% below its 12-month average of 35.78%.
IEX FCF Payout Ratio
Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.
IEX Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
IEX Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
IEX FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
34.84%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
35.78%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
33.36%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
33.48%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
31.48%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
30.76%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
27.88%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.64%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+4.43%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+4.05%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+10.67%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+13.25%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+24.98%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
34.8%
Earnings Payout Ratio
44.6%
Dividend Yield
1.25%
FCF Yield
3.60%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $616.80M | $212.60M | 34.5% |
| 2024 | $603.00M | $205.30M | 34.0% |
| 2023 | $626.80M | $190.70M | 30.4% |
| 2022 | $489.40M | $177.40M | 36.2% |
| 2021 | $492.60M | $161.10M | 32.7% |
| 2020 | $517.70M | $151.80M | 29.3% |
| 2019 | $477.20M | $147.20M | 30.8% |
| 2018 | $419.26M | $127.48M | 30.4% |
| 2017 | $388.89M | $111.17M | 28.6% |
| 2016 | $361.68M | $102.65M | 28.4% |
| 2015 | $316.55M | $96.17M | 30.4% |
| 2014 | $319.96M | $85.73M | 26.8% |
| 2013 | $369.99M | $72.91M | 19.7% |
| 2012 | $290.37M | $64.09M | 22.1% |
| 2011 | $182.07M | $54.61M | 30.0% |
| 2010 | $152.74M | $46.33M | 30.3% |
| 2009 | $187.47M | $38.64M | 20.6% |
| 2008 | $195.22M | $39.40M | 20.2% |
| 2007 | $172.74M | $37.27M | 21.6% |
| 2006 | $138.82M | $30.39M | 21.9% |
| 2005 | $122.36M | $24.69M | 20.2% |
| 2004 | $121.20M | $21.41M | 17.7% |
| 2003 | $91.37M | $18.28M | 20.0% |
| 2002 | $89.07M | $17.72M | 19.9% |
| 2001 | $83.85M | $17.06M | 20.3% |
| 2000 | $70.44M | $16.78M | 23.8% |
| 1999 | $29.40M | $16.50M | 56.1% |
| 1998 | ($49.80M) | $15.80M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | $72.60M | $14.00M | 19.3% |
| 1996 | ($54.10M) | $12.30M | 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 IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The FCF payout ratio for IEX stock is 34.84%.
- Is IDEX Corporation's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- The FCF payout ratio of 34.84% is in line with its 5-year average of 33.48%, around the middle of its 5-year range (27.98%–38.55%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for IEX stock is 35.78%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for IEX stock is 33.36%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for IEX stock is 33.48%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for IEX stock is 31.48%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for IEX stock is 30.76%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for IEX stock is 27.88%.
IEX FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 34.84% |
| 2025-12-31 | 34.47% |
| 2025-09-30 | 36.24% |
| 2025-06-30 | 35.86% |
| 2025-03-31 | 37.50% |
| 2024-12-31 | 34.05% |
| 2024-09-30 | 32.21% |
| 2024-06-30 | 30.85% |
| 2024-03-31 | 30.17% |
| 2023-12-31 | 30.42% |
| 2023-09-30 | 31.53% |
| 2023-06-30 | 32.35% |
| 2023-03-31 | 33.17% |
| 2022-12-31 | 36.25% |
| 2022-09-30 | 36.20% |
| 2022-06-30 | 38.55% |
| 2022-03-31 | 35.63% |
| 2021-12-31 | 32.71% |
| 2021-09-30 | 31.20% |
| 2021-06-30 | 30.93% |
| 2021-03-31 | 27.98% |
| 2020-12-31 | 29.33% |
| 2020-09-30 | 30.12% |
| 2020-06-30 | 29.53% |
| 2020-03-31 | 32.22% |
| 2019-12-31 | 30.85% |
| 2019-09-30 | 29.70% |
| 2019-06-30 | 30.69% |
| 2019-03-31 | 30.46% |
| 2018-12-31 | 30.41% |
| 2018-09-30 | 30.63% |
| 2018-06-30 | 29.39% |
| 2018-03-31 | 30.28% |
| 2017-12-31 | 28.59% |
| 2017-09-30 | 28.88% |
| 2017-06-30 | 28.37% |
| 2017-03-31 | 27.83% |
| 2016-12-31 | 28.38% |
| 2016-09-30 | 29.69% |
| 2016-06-30 | 30.17% |
| 2016-03-31 | 29.12% |
| 2015-12-31 | 30.38% |
| 2015-09-30 | 29.67% |
| 2015-06-30 | 30.31% |
| 2015-03-31 | 30.16% |
| 2014-12-31 | 26.79% |
| 2014-09-30 | 25.30% |
| 2014-06-30 | 22.66% |
| 2014-03-31 | 20.33% |
| 2013-12-31 | 19.70% |
| 2013-09-30 | 19.87% |
| 2013-06-30 | 20.47% |
| 2013-03-31 | 21.82% |
| 2012-12-31 | 22.07% |
| 2012-09-30 | 25.00% |
| 2012-06-30 | 24.58% |
| 2012-03-31 | 26.32% |
| 2011-12-31 | 30.00% |
| 2011-09-30 | 31.19% |
| 2011-06-30 | 37.16% |
| 2011-03-31 | 32.44% |
| 2010-12-31 | 30.34% |
| 2010-09-30 | 24.38% |
| 2010-06-30 | 20.23% |
| 2010-03-31 | 19.98% |
| 2009-12-31 | 20.61% |
| 2009-09-30 | 20.67% |
| 2009-06-30 | 22.01% |
| 2009-03-31 | 20.92% |
| 2008-12-31 | 20.07% |
| 2008-09-30 | 19.45% |
| 2008-06-30 | 20.90% |
| 2008-03-31 | 21.10% |
| 2007-12-31 | 21.57% |
| 2007-09-30 | 21.77% |
| 2007-06-30 | 23.22% |
| 2007-03-31 | 25.05% |
| 2006-12-31 | 21.89% |
| 2006-09-30 | 21.82% |
| 2006-06-30 | 19.13% |
| 2006-03-31 | 18.86% |
| 2005-12-31 | 20.19% |
| 2005-09-30 | 19.28% |
| 2005-06-30 | 20.23% |
| 2005-03-31 | 19.43% |
| 2004-12-31 | 17.67% |
| 2004-09-30 | 21.21% |
| 2004-06-30 | 19.43% |
| 2004-03-31 | 19.87% |
| 2003-12-31 | 20.01% |
| 2003-09-30 | 19.69% |
| 2003-06-30 | 22.12% |
| 2003-03-31 | 21.73% |
About IDEX Corporation
IDEX Corporation is an international enterprise specializing in engineered solutions across diverse sectors. The company operates through three primary business units: Fluid & Metering Technologies (FMT), Health & Science Technologies (HST), and Fire & Safety/Diversified Products (FSDP). The FMT division is responsible for the design, production, and distribution of a range of fluid-handling equipment, including positive displacement pumps, flow meters, and injectors, alongside offering flow monitoring and related services. Its applications span the food, chemical, general industrial, water management, agricultural, and energy industries. Under the HST umbrella, IDEX develops and supplies precision components and systems for health and scientific applications. This includes advanced fluidic devices, various types of pumps (rotary lobe, centrifugal, positive displacement), roll compaction and drying technologies, pneumatic components, and sealing solutions, as well as biocompatible medical devices, optical components, and precision photonic solutions. Key markets for this segment encompass food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, marine, chemical, wastewater treatment, life sciences, research, and defense. Finally, the FSDP segment delivers critical equipment for emergency services, such as firefighting pumps, valves, rescue tools, and lifting bags. It also provides engineered stainless steel banding and clamping devices for industrial and commercial use, alongside specialized precision equipment for dispensing, metering, and mixing colorants and paints for retail and commercial clients. IDEX Corporation was founded in 1987 and maintains its headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Eric D. Ashleman