FCF Payout Ratio: 122.06%
Is the FCF payout ratio high or low?
The FCF payout ratio of 122.06% is 31% above its 5-year average of 92.96%, near the high end of its 5-year range (60.04%–122.06%).
13.76% above its 12-month average of 107.29%.
RIO FCF Payout Ratio
Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.
RIO Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
RIO Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
RIO FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
122.06%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
107.29%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
104.50%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
92.96%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
82.49%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+13.76%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+16.80%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+31.30%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+47.97%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
122.1%
Earnings Payout Ratio
82.6%
Dividend Yield
5.42%
FCF Yield
7.01%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.82B | $6.16B | 127.7% |
| 2024 | $5.98B | $7.03B | 117.5% |
| 2023 | $8.07B | $6.47B | 80.1% |
| 2022 | $9.38B | $11.73B | 125.0% |
| 2021 | $17.96B | $15.36B | 85.5% |
| 2020 | $9.69B | $6.13B | 63.3% |
| 2019 | $9.42B | $10.33B | 109.7% |
| 2018 | $6.39B | $5.36B | 83.8% |
| 2017 | $9.40B | $4.25B | 45.2% |
| 2016 | $5.45B | $2.73B | 50.0% |
| 2015 | $4.70B | $4.08B | 86.8% |
| 2014 | $6.12B | $3.71B | 60.6% |
| 2013 | $2.08B | $3.32B | 159.9% |
| 2012 | ($8.09B) | $3.04B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2011 | $7.70B | $2.24B | 29.1% |
| 2010 | $13.69B | $1.75B | 12.8% |
| 2009 | $3.82B | $876.00M | 22.9% |
| 2008 | $5.08B | $1.93B | 38.0% |
| 2007 | $3.63B | $1.51B | 41.5% |
| 2006 | $4.03B | $2.57B | 63.8% |
| 2005 | $4.12B | $1.14B | 27.7% |
| 2004 | $2.85B | $906.00M | 31.8% |
| 2003 | ($74.90M) | $833.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2002 | $1.42B | $948.47M | 66.6% |
| 2001 | $1.02B | $803.00M | 78.7% |
| 2000 | $1.24B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | $1.12B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | $640.72M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | ($140.80M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1996 | ($676.44M) | $0 | 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 Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The FCF payout ratio for RIO stock is 122.06%.
- Is Rio Tinto Group's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- The FCF payout ratio of 122.06% is 31% above its 5-year average of 92.96%, near the high end of its 5-year range (60.04%–122.06%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for RIO stock is 107.29%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for RIO stock is 104.50%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for RIO stock is 92.96%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for RIO stock is 82.49%.
RIO FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 122.06% |
| 2025-06-30 | 106.77% |
| 2024-12-31 | 93.06% |
| 2024-06-30 | 105.71% |
| 2023-12-31 | 99.82% |
| 2023-06-30 | 109.89% |
| 2022-12-31 | 94.20% |
| 2022-06-30 | 75.85% |
| 2021-12-31 | 73.18% |
| 2021-06-30 | 60.04% |
| 2020-12-31 | 82.00% |
| 2020-06-30 | 97.90% |
| 2019-12-31 | 96.97% |
| 2019-06-30 | 92.82% |
| 2018-12-31 | 60.82% |
| 2018-06-30 | 52.13% |
| 2017-12-31 | 46.95% |
| 2017-05-31 | 54.07% |
| 2016-12-31 | 67.00% |
| 2016-06-30 | 69.13% |
| 2015-12-31 | 71.95% |
| 2015-06-30 | 64.43% |
| 2014-12-31 | 85.75% |
About Rio Tinto Group
Rio Tinto Group engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. The company operates through Iron Ore; Aluminium and lithium; and Copper segments. The Iron Ore segment engages in the iron ore mining, and salt and gypsum production in Western Australia. The Aluminum and lithium segment is involved in bauxite mining; alumina refining; and aluminium smelting, and recycling, as well as mining and processing of lithium. The Copper segment engages in mining and refining of copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, and other by-products and exploration activities. It also owns and operates open pit and underground mines; and refineries, smelters, processing plants and power, and shipping facilities. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Industrial Materials
- CEO
- Simon Callas Trott