PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM) FCF Payout Ratio: 12.04%
Is PulteGroup, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
PulteGroup, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 12.04% is in line with its 5-year average of 12.83%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.77%–25.93%).
15.55% above its 12-month average of 10.42%.
PHM FCF Payout Ratio Chart
PHM Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
PHM Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
PHM FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
12.04%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
10.42%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
13.38%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
12.83%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
54.46%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
13.44%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
11.91%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+15.55%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-10.04%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-6.13%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-77.89%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-10.42%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+1.08%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
12.0%
Earnings Payout Ratio
8.9%
Dividend Yield
0.80%
FCF Yield
6.75%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.75B | $176.68M | 10.1% |
| 2024 | $1.56B | $167.71M | 10.7% |
| 2023 | $2.10B | $142.46M | 6.8% |
| 2022 | $555.80M | $144.12M | 25.9% |
| 2021 | $931.24M | $147.83M | 15.9% |
| 2020 | $1.73B | $130.18M | 7.5% |
| 2019 | $1.02B | $122.35M | 12.0% |
| 2018 | $1.39B | $104.02M | 7.5% |
| 2017 | $631.03M | $112.75M | 17.9% |
| 2016 | $28.98M | $124.67M | 430.3% |
| 2015 | ($393.57M) | $115.96M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2014 | $260.46M | $75.65M | 29.0% |
| 2013 | $852.24M | $38.38M | 4.5% |
| 2012 | $746.20M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | ($4.02M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2010 | $565.08M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $699.60M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $1.20B | $41.12M | 3.4% |
| 2007 | $1.15B | $41.00M | 3.6% |
| 2006 | ($366.15M) | $40.88M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2005 | ($70.18M) | $33.55M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2004 | ($773.50M) | $25.43M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2003 | ($340.97M) | $13.61M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2002 | $162.20M | $9.77M | 6.0% |
| 2001 | ($418.80M) | $8.11M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2000 | $23.32M | $6.58M | 28.2% |
| 1999 | ($13.20M) | $6.90M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1998 | ($290.10M) | $6.50M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | ($45.20M) | $5.20M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1996 | ($73.10M) | $6.00M | 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.
PulteGroup, 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
PulteGroup, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)?
- The FCF payout ratio for PHM stock is 12.04%.
- Is PulteGroup, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- PulteGroup, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 12.04% is in line with its 5-year average of 12.83%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.77%–25.93%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for PHM stock is 10.42%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for PHM stock is 13.38%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for PHM stock is 12.83%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for PHM stock is 54.46%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for PHM stock is 13.44%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for PHM stock is 11.91%.
PulteGroup, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 10.10% |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.73% |
| 2023-12-31 | 6.77% |
| 2022-12-31 | 25.93% |
| 2021-12-31 | 15.87% |
| 2020-12-31 | 7.54% |
| 2019-12-31 | 12.00% |
| 2018-12-31 | 7.48% |
| 2017-12-31 | 17.87% |
| 2016-12-31 | 430.25% |
| 2014-12-31 | 29.04% |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.50% |
| 2008-12-31 | 3.42% |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.57% |
| 2002-12-31 | 6.03% |
| 2000-12-31 | 28.23% |
About PulteGroup, Inc.
PulteGroup, Inc. operates as a leading American homebuilder, primarily focusing on acquiring and developing land for residential purposes, followed by the construction of various types of homes across the United States. Its diverse portfolio encompasses a range of housing designs, including single-family detached residences, townhouses, condominiums, and duplexes, marketed under well-known brand names such as Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods. As of December 31, 2021, PulteGroup managed an extensive land inventory totaling 228,296 lots, with 109,078 parcels owned outright and an additional 119,218 secured through land option agreements. Beyond its core construction activities, the company provides comprehensive financial services to its homebuyers, including originating mortgage loans and subsequently selling their servicing rights, as well as offering essential title insurance, examination, and closing services. Established in 1950, the company, initially known as Pulte Homes, Inc., adopted its current name, PulteGroup, Inc., in March 2010 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Residential Construction
- CEO
- Ryan R. Marshall