FCF Payout Ratio: 15.21%
Is the FCF payout ratio high or low?
The FCF payout ratio of 15.21% is in line with its 5-year average of 14.61%, around the middle of its 5-year range (8.41%–27.57%).
20.13% above its 12-month average of 12.66%.
MKSI FCF Payout Ratio
Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.
MKSI Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
MKSI Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
MKSI FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
15.21%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
12.66%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
17.05%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
12.23%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
15.38%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
19.17%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+20.13%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-10.77%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+24.34%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-1.09%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-20.63%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
15.2%
Earnings Payout Ratio
21.4%
Dividend Yield
0.23%
FCF Yield
1.37%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $497.00M | $59.00M | 11.9% |
| 2024 | $410.00M | $59.00M | 14.4% |
| 2023 | $232.00M | $59.00M | 25.4% |
| 2022 | $365.00M | $52.00M | 14.2% |
| 2021 | $552.80M | $47.60M | 8.6% |
| 2020 | $428.00M | $44.00M | 10.3% |
| 2019 | $180.60M | $43.53M | 24.1% |
| 2018 | $350.84M | $42.41M | 12.1% |
| 2017 | $323.94M | $38.18M | 11.8% |
| 2016 | $160.97M | $36.36M | 22.6% |
| 2015 | $125.88M | $35.97M | 28.6% |
| 2014 | $88.73M | $34.85M | 39.3% |
| 2013 | $63.68M | $33.98M | 53.4% |
| 2012 | $119.46M | $32.69M | 27.4% |
| 2011 | $140.47M | $31.37M | 22.3% |
| 2010 | $147.65M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $3.19M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $76.32M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | $104.03M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | $67.52M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | $53.88M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $48.13M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | ($6.53M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2002 | $5.90M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | $5.47M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | $23.04M | $1.42M | 6.2% |
| 1999 | $11.60M | $40.00M | 344.8% |
| 1998 | $19.90M | $6.20M | 31.2% |
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 MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
- The FCF payout ratio for MKSI stock is 15.21%.
- Is MKS Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- The FCF payout ratio of 15.21% is in line with its 5-year average of 14.61%, around the middle of its 5-year range (8.41%–27.57%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for MKSI stock is 12.66%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for MKSI stock is 17.05%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for MKSI stock is 12.23%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for MKSI stock is 15.38%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for MKSI stock is 19.17%.
MKSI FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 15.21% |
| 2025-12-31 | 11.90% |
| 2025-09-30 | 11.13% |
| 2025-06-30 | 11.99% |
| 2025-03-31 | 13.08% |
| 2024-12-31 | 15.65% |
| 2024-09-30 | 14.79% |
| 2024-06-30 | 13.86% |
| 2024-03-31 | 22.61% |
| 2023-12-31 | 25.43% |
| 2023-09-30 | 27.57% |
| 2023-06-30 | 23.27% |
| 2023-03-31 | 15.15% |
| 2022-12-31 | 14.25% |
| 2022-09-30 | 11.80% |
| 2022-06-30 | 12.88% |
| 2022-03-31 | 9.99% |
| 2021-12-31 | 8.41% |
| 2021-09-30 | 9.22% |
| 2021-06-30 | 9.16% |
| 2021-03-31 | 9.51% |
| 2020-12-31 | 10.27% |
| 2020-09-30 | 12.06% |
| 2020-06-30 | 15.36% |
| 2020-03-31 | 18.92% |
| 2019-12-31 | 24.09% |
| 2019-09-30 | 18.71% |
| 2019-06-30 | 16.14% |
| 2019-03-31 | 14.37% |
| 2018-12-31 | 12.09% |
| 2018-09-30 | 13.40% |
| 2018-06-30 | 12.56% |
| 2018-03-31 | 11.85% |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.79% |
| 2017-09-30 | 12.42% |
| 2017-06-30 | 13.04% |
| 2017-03-31 | 17.97% |
| 2016-12-31 | 22.26% |
| 2016-09-30 | 23.12% |
| 2016-06-30 | 30.84% |
| 2016-03-31 | 27.92% |
| 2015-12-31 | 28.57% |
| 2015-09-30 | 30.48% |
| 2015-06-30 | 29.24% |
| 2015-03-31 | 35.43% |
| 2014-12-31 | 39.28% |
| 2014-09-30 | 38.71% |
| 2014-06-30 | 40.44% |
| 2014-03-31 | 47.75% |
| 2013-12-31 | 53.36% |
| 2013-09-30 | 68.75% |
| 2013-06-30 | 75.57% |
| 2013-03-31 | 34.75% |
| 2012-12-31 | 27.36% |
| 2012-09-30 | 21.67% |
| 2012-06-30 | 19.48% |
| 2012-03-31 | 22.67% |
| 2011-12-31 | 22.33% |
| 2011-09-30 | 13.22% |
| 2011-06-30 | 9.33% |
| 2011-03-31 | 4.89% |
About MKS Inc.
MKS Inc. (MKSI) functions as a worldwide supplier of sophisticated instruments, integrated systems, specialized components, and advanced process control solutions. The company's products are engineered to precisely measure, observe, deliver, evaluate, energize, and regulate essential operational factors within diverse manufacturing environments across the globe. Its offerings are categorized into three primary divisions: 1. Vacuum & Analysis: This segment provides cutting-edge solutions for managing pressure and vacuum, featuring both direct and indirect pressure sensing devices. It also offers material handling technologies, including flow and valve systems, alongside integrated pressure measurement and control subsystems designed for meticulous process regulation. Furthermore, it supplies power delivery apparatus such as microwave, radio frequency matching networks, and metrology tools, which are crucial for supplying energy to etching, stripping, and deposition procedures. Plasma and reactive gas products also fall under this division. 2. Light & Motion: Concentrating on light-based technologies, this unit features a broad spectrum of laser products, encompassing continuous wave, pulsed nanosecond, diode, diode-pumped solid-state, and fiber lasers. Its photonics portfolio includes motion control systems, optical tables with vibration isolation platforms, a variety of photonic instruments, precision optics and optical assemblies, opto-mechanical parts, temperature sensing devices vital for wafer fabrication, and laser/LED measurement equipment like power/energy meters, beam profilers, and optical/photonic subsystems. 3. Equipment & Solutions: This division specializes in laser-driven systems for printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing. Its offerings cover flexible interconnect PCB processing and high-density interconnect solutions for rigid PCB production and substrate preparation. Additionally, it provides test systems for multi-layer ceramic capacitors. MKS Inc. serves a wide array of sectors, including semiconductor manufacturing, industrial technologies, life and health sciences, academic research, and defense. The company distributes its products and services through its internal sales team, independent distributors, sales representatives, and directly via its online platforms and product catalogs. Founded in 1961, MKS Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Andover, Massachusetts.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Hardware, Equipment & Parts
- CEO
- John T. C. Lee