FCF Payout Ratio: 303.87%
Is the FCF payout ratio high or low?
The FCF payout ratio of 303.87% is in line with its 5-year average of 285.36%, near the high end of its 5-year range (263.06%–303.87%).
7.20% above its 12-month average of 283.46%.
PCG FCF Payout Ratio
Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.
PCG Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
PCG Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
PCG FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
303.87%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
283.46%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
283.46%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
285.36%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
295.82%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+7.20%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+7.20%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+6.49%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+2.72%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
303.9%
Earnings Payout Ratio
12.7%
Dividend Yield
0.88%
FCF Yield
N/A
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ($3.07B) | $317.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2024 | ($2.33B) | $86.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2023 | ($4.97B) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2022 | ($5.86B) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2021 | ($5.43B) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2020 | ($26.82B) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2019 | ($1.50B) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2018 | ($1.76B) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2017 | $336.00M | $1.02B | 303.9% |
| 2016 | ($1.30B) | $921.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2015 | ($1.39B) | $856.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2014 | ($1.16B) | $828.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2013 | ($1.78B) | $782.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2012 | $258.00M | $746.00M | 289.1% |
| 2011 | ($299.00M) | $704.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2010 | ($596.00M) | $662.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2009 | ($919.00M) | $590.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2008 | ($879.00M) | $546.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2007 | ($223.00M) | $496.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2006 | $312.00M | $456.00M | 146.2% |
| 2005 | $605.00M | $350.00M | 57.9% |
| 2004 | $791.00M | $90.00M | 11.4% |
| 2003 | $804.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | ($733.00M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2001 | $2.63B | $109.00M | 4.1% |
| 2000 | ($1.64B) | $436.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1999 | $571.00M | $465.00M | 81.4% |
| 1998 | $682.00M | $470.00M | 68.9% |
| 1997 | $796.00M | $524.00M | 65.8% |
| 1996 | $1.38B | $844.00M | 61.1% |
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 PG&E Corporation (PCG)?
- The FCF payout ratio for PCG stock is 303.87%.
- Is PG&E Corporation's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- The FCF payout ratio of 303.87% is in line with its 5-year average of 285.36%, near the high end of its 5-year range (263.06%–303.87%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for PG&E Corporation (PCG)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for PCG stock is 283.46%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for PG&E Corporation (PCG)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for PCG stock is 283.46%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for PG&E Corporation (PCG)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for PCG stock is 285.36%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for PG&E Corporation (PCG)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for PCG stock is 295.82%.
PCG FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | 303.87% |
| 2017-09-30 | 263.06% |
| 2012-12-31 | 289.15% |
| 2011-09-30 | 489.44% |
| 2008-06-30 | 133.59% |
| 2007-03-31 | 743.55% |
| 2006-12-31 | 164.62% |
| 2006-09-30 | 720.57% |
| 2006-03-31 | 552.69% |
| 2005-12-31 | 545.65% |
| 2005-09-30 | 163.63% |
| 2005-06-30 | 123.53% |
| 2005-03-31 | 120.61% |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.27% |
About PG&E Corporation
PG&E Corporation operates as a holding company, overseeing the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and natural gas to its clientele. The firm's expertise spans a broad range of energy-related services, including general utilities, power provision, gas supply, electrical grids, solar solutions, and sustainability initiatives. Established in 1995, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Oakland, California.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Electric
- CEO
- Patricia Kessler Poppe