KBR, Inc. (KBR) FCF Payout Ratio: 17.41%
Is KBR, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
KBR, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 17.41% is 22% below its 4-year average of 22.31%, near the low end of its 4-year range (17.41%–28.69%).
8.24% below its 12-month average of 18.97%.
KBR FCF Payout Ratio Chart
KBR Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
KBR Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
KBR FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
17.41%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
18.97%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
22.21%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
22.31%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
29.26%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
24.44%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
25.15%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-8.24%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-21.61%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-21.95%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-40.51%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-28.78%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-30.77%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
17.4%
Earnings Payout Ratio
20.6%
Dividend Yield
2.01%
FCF Yield
11.74%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $482.00M | $84.00M | 17.4% |
| 2025 | $385.00M | $79.00M | 20.5% |
| 2023 | $251.00M | $72.00M | 28.7% |
| 2022 | $325.00M | $66.00M | 20.3% |
| 2021 | $248.00M | $61.00M | 24.6% |
| 2020 | $347.00M | $54.00M | 15.6% |
| 2019 | $236.00M | $46.00M | 19.5% |
| 2018 | $148.00M | $44.00M | 29.7% |
| 2017 | $185.00M | $45.00M | 24.3% |
| 2016 | $50.00M | $46.00M | 92.0% |
| 2015 | $37.00M | $47.00M | 127.0% |
| 2014 | $117.00M | $47.00M | 40.2% |
| 2013 | $219.00M | $36.00M | 16.4% |
| 2012 | $67.00M | $37.00M | 55.2% |
| 2011 | $567.00M | $30.00M | 5.3% |
| 2010 | $483.00M | $32.00M | 6.6% |
| 2009 | ($77.00M) | $32.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2008 | $87.00M | $53.00M | 60.9% |
| 2007 | $205.00M | $35.00M | 17.1% |
| 2006 | $874.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | $451.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | ($135.00M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2002 | $0.00M | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
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.
KBR, 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
KBR, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for KBR, Inc. (KBR)?
- The FCF payout ratio for KBR stock is 17.41%.
- Is KBR, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- KBR, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 17.41% is 22% below its 4-year average of 22.31%, near the low end of its 4-year range (17.41%–28.69%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for KBR, Inc. (KBR)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for KBR stock is 18.97%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for KBR, Inc. (KBR)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for KBR stock is 22.21%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for KBR, Inc. (KBR)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for KBR stock is 22.31%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for KBR, Inc. (KBR)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for KBR stock is 29.26%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for KBR, Inc. (KBR)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for KBR stock is 24.44%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for KBR, Inc. (KBR)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for KBR stock is 25.15%.
KBR, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-02 | 17.43% |
| 2025-01-03 | 20.52% |
| 2023-12-31 | 28.69% |
| 2022-12-31 | 20.31% |
| 2021-12-31 | 24.60% |
| 2020-12-31 | 15.56% |
| 2019-12-31 | 19.49% |
| 2018-12-31 | 29.73% |
| 2017-12-31 | 24.32% |
| 2016-12-31 | 92.00% |
| 2015-12-31 | 127.03% |
| 2014-12-31 | 40.17% |
| 2013-12-31 | 16.44% |
| 2012-12-31 | 55.22% |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.29% |
| 2010-12-31 | 6.63% |
| 2008-12-31 | 60.92% |
| 2007-12-31 | 17.07% |
About KBR, Inc.
KBR, Inc. delivers advanced scientific, technological, and engineering solutions globally to both government entities and commercial enterprises. The company operates through two main divisions: The Government Solutions segment offers all-encompassing support throughout the lifecycle of defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and other missions for governmental and military clients primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. This includes services spanning initial research and development, advanced prototyping, acquisition support, intricate systems engineering, cyber security analysis, space domain awareness, comprehensive testing and evaluation, systems integration, and program management. Additionally, it provides global supply chain management, operational readiness, and sophisticated command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) services. The segment also furnishes expert professional advisory services, delivering high-end systems engineering, system assurance, and advanced technological solutions to clients within the defense, energy, and critical infrastructure domains. The Sustainable Technology Solutions segment encompasses a portfolio of roughly 70 patented process technologies utilized for producing ammonia, syngas, and fertilizers, as well as in chemical/petrochemical manufacturing, clean refining, and circular economy initiatives. It further provides consulting and advisory practices primarily focused on navigating the energy transition and achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Beyond engineering, design, and professional services, this segment offers industrial solutions via KBR INSITE. KBR INSITE is a proprietary, digital, and cloud-based platform designed to identify avenues for clients to improve production, enhance reliability, reduce environmental impact, boost energy efficiency, and increase profitability. Founded in 1998, KBR, Inc. is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Engineering & Construction
- CEO
- Stuart John Baxter Bradie