Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) FCF Payout Ratio: 29.84%
Is Ralph Lauren Corporation’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Ralph Lauren Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 29.84% is 25% below its 4-year average of 40.01%, near the low end of its 4-year range (19.74%–102.48%).
22.41% above its 12-month average of 24.38%.
RL FCF Payout Ratio Chart
RL Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
RL Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
RL FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
29.84%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
24.38%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
43.19%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
40.01%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
33.31%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
24.16%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
19.21%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+22.41%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-30.90%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-25.42%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-10.42%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+23.52%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+55.37%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
29.8%
Earnings Payout Ratio
23.7%
Dividend Yield
0.90%
FCF Yield
2.96%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $746.10M | $216.50M | 29.0% |
| 2025 | $1.02B | $201.10M | 19.7% |
| 2024 | $904.90M | $194.60M | 21.5% |
| 2023 | $193.50M | $198.30M | 102.5% |
| 2022 | $549.00M | $150.00M | 27.3% |
| 2021 | $273.10M | $49.80M | 18.2% |
| 2020 | $484.30M | $203.90M | 42.1% |
| 2019 | $586.10M | $190.70M | 32.5% |
| 2018 | $813.50M | $162.40M | 20.0% |
| 2017 | $668.30M | $164.80M | 24.7% |
| 2016 | $589.00M | $170.00M | 28.9% |
| 2015 | $503.00M | $158.00M | 31.4% |
| 2014 | $517.00M | $149.00M | 28.8% |
| 2013 | $742.40M | $127.80M | 17.2% |
| 2012 | $613.10M | $74.30M | 12.1% |
| 2011 | $433.70M | $38.50M | 8.9% |
| 2010 | $705.20M | $24.70M | 3.5% |
| 2009 | $589.20M | $19.90M | 3.4% |
| 2008 | $478.30M | $20.50M | 4.3% |
| 2007 | $612.10M | $20.90M | 3.4% |
| 2006 | $290.50M | $20.80M | 7.2% |
| 2005 | $207.83M | $21.72M | 10.4% |
| 2004 | $87.58M | $14.85M | 17.0% |
| 2003 | $170.31M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $205.75M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | ($4.88M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2000 | $120.68M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | ($110.20M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1998 | $24.60M | $44.90M | 182.5% |
| 1997 | $168.30M | $90.30M | 53.7% |
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.
Ralph Lauren Corporation 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
Ralph Lauren Corporation FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
- The FCF payout ratio for RL stock is 29.84%.
- Is Ralph Lauren Corporation's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Ralph Lauren Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 29.84% is 25% below its 4-year average of 40.01%, near the low end of its 4-year range (19.74%–102.48%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for RL stock is 24.38%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for RL stock is 43.19%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for RL stock is 40.01%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for RL stock is 33.31%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for RL stock is 24.16%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for RL stock is 19.21%.
Ralph Lauren Corporation FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-28 | 29.02% |
| 2025-03-29 | 19.74% |
| 2024-03-30 | 21.51% |
| 2023-04-01 | 102.48% |
| 2022-04-02 | 27.32% |
| 2021-03-27 | 18.24% |
| 2020-03-28 | 42.10% |
| 2019-03-30 | 32.54% |
| 2018-03-31 | 19.96% |
| 2017-04-01 | 24.66% |
| 2016-04-02 | 28.86% |
| 2015-03-28 | 31.41% |
| 2014-03-29 | 28.82% |
| 2013-03-30 | 17.21% |
| 2012-03-31 | 12.12% |
| 2011-04-02 | 8.88% |
| 2010-04-03 | 3.50% |
| 2009-03-28 | 3.38% |
| 2008-03-29 | 4.29% |
| 2007-03-31 | 3.41% |
| 2006-04-01 | 7.16% |
| 2005-04-02 | 10.45% |
| 2004-04-03 | 16.95% |
| 1998-03-28 | 182.52% |
| 1997-03-31 | 53.65% |
About Ralph Lauren Corporation
Ralph Lauren Corporation is a prominent international entity primarily involved in the creation, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle goods across North America, Europe, Asia, and other global regions. The company's diverse product range includes: Apparel: A comprehensive selection of clothing for men, women, and children. Footwear & Accessories: Various shoe styles (casual, dress, boots, sneakers, sandals), eyewear, timepieces, both fashion and fine jewelry, scarves, hats, gloves, umbrellas, and an assortment of leather items like handbags, luggage, small leather goods, and belts. Home Goods: Linens for bed and bath, furniture, fabric and wall coverings, lighting solutions, tabletop items, kitchen textiles, floor coverings, and giftware. Fragrances: A variety of scents developed for both men and women. Key apparel and accessory lines are sold under brand names such as Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Golf Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Golf, RLX Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, and Chaps. Its women's fragrances include the Ralph Lauren Collection, Woman by Ralph Lauren, Romance Collection, and Ralph Collection, while men's offerings feature Polo Blue, Ralph's Club, Safari, Purple Label, Polo Red, Polo Green, Polo Black, Polo Sport, and Big Pony Men's. Beyond merchandise, Ralph Lauren also extends its brand into hospitality with a collection of dining venues, including The Polo Bar in New York City, RL Restaurant in Chicago, Ralph's in Paris, The Bar at Ralph Lauren in Milan, and the Ralph's Coffee concept. Products reach consumers through various channels: wholesale distribution to department stores, specialty retailers, and golf and professional shops, as well as direct-to-consumer sales via its own retail establishments, concession-based shop-in-shops, and digital commerce platforms. The corporation directly operates 504 retail stores (comprising 175 Ralph Lauren stores and 329 factory stores) and 684 concession-based shop-within-shops. Additionally, 148 stores and shops are operated through licensing partnerships. Founded in 1967, Ralph Lauren Corporation maintains its headquarters in New York, New York.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Apparel - Manufacturers
- CEO
- Patrice Jean Louis Louvet