FCF Payout Ratio: 41.84%
Is the FCF payout ratio high or low?
The FCF payout ratio of 41.84% is 64% above its 5-year average of 25.56%, near the high end of its 5-year range (12.22%–50.69%).
12.04% above its 12-month average of 37.34%.
RS FCF Payout Ratio
Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.
RS Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
RS Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
RS FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
41.84%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
37.34%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
24.61%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
24.31%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
27.72%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
28.02%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
22.74%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+12.04%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+69.99%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+72.13%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+50.91%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+49.31%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+83.99%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
41.8%
Earnings Payout Ratio
35.5%
Dividend Yield
1.30%
FCF Yield
3.05%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $502.50M | $254.70M | 50.7% |
| 2024 | $999.20M | $249.70M | 25.0% |
| 2023 | $1.20B | $238.10M | 19.8% |
| 2022 | $1.78B | $217.10M | 12.2% |
| 2021 | $562.80M | $177.00M | 31.4% |
| 2020 | $1.00B | $164.10M | 16.4% |
| 2019 | $1.06B | $151.30M | 14.3% |
| 2018 | $424.70M | $145.30M | 34.2% |
| 2017 | $237.40M | $132.00M | 55.6% |
| 2016 | $471.60M | $120.40M | 25.5% |
| 2015 | $852.80M | $120.10M | 14.1% |
| 2014 | $165.60M | $108.70M | 65.6% |
| 2013 | $465.30M | $96.90M | 20.8% |
| 2012 | $387.90M | $60.20M | 15.5% |
| 2011 | $78.40M | $35.90M | 45.8% |
| 2010 | $102.73M | $29.69M | 28.9% |
| 2009 | $873.10M | $29.38M | 3.4% |
| 2008 | $512.79M | $29.23M | 5.7% |
| 2007 | $514.84M | $24.21M | 4.7% |
| 2006 | $82.22M | $16.14M | 19.6% |
| 2005 | $218.48M | $12.53M | 5.7% |
| 2004 | $85.79M | $10.16M | 11.8% |
| 2003 | $85.50M | $8.02M | 9.4% |
| 2002 | $72.09M | $7.61M | 10.5% |
| 2001 | $79.05M | $6.81M | 8.6% |
| 2000 | ($5.92M) | $6.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1999 | $18.90M | $4.90M | 25.9% |
| 1998 | ($145.20M) | $4.50M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | ($67.30M) | $2.60M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1996 | $15.00M | $1.90M | 12.7% |
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 Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The FCF payout ratio for RS stock is 41.84%.
- Is Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- The FCF payout ratio of 41.84% is 64% above its 5-year average of 25.56%, near the high end of its 5-year range (12.22%–50.69%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for RS stock is 37.34%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for RS stock is 24.61%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for RS stock is 24.31%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for RS stock is 27.72%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for RS stock is 28.02%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for RS stock is 22.74%.
RS FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 41.84% |
| 2025-12-31 | 50.69% |
| 2025-09-30 | 38.13% |
| 2025-06-30 | 30.04% |
| 2025-03-31 | 26.02% |
| 2024-12-31 | 24.99% |
| 2024-09-30 | 23.50% |
| 2024-06-30 | 23.56% |
| 2024-03-31 | 25.72% |
| 2023-12-31 | 19.80% |
| 2023-09-30 | 15.49% |
| 2023-06-30 | 13.33% |
| 2023-03-31 | 12.92% |
| 2022-12-31 | 12.22% |
| 2022-09-30 | 14.91% |
| 2022-06-30 | 21.10% |
| 2022-03-31 | 24.16% |
| 2021-12-31 | 31.45% |
| 2021-09-30 | 41.37% |
| 2021-06-30 | 28.94% |
| 2021-03-31 | 16.64% |
| 2020-12-31 | 16.39% |
| 2020-09-30 | 14.92% |
| 2020-06-30 | 12.54% |
| 2020-03-31 | 14.07% |
| 2019-12-31 | 14.53% |
| 2019-09-30 | 13.27% |
| 2019-06-30 | 19.23% |
| 2019-03-31 | 28.30% |
| 2018-12-31 | 34.21% |
| 2018-09-30 | 60.19% |
| 2018-06-30 | 47.75% |
| 2018-03-31 | 51.88% |
| 2017-12-31 | 55.60% |
| 2017-09-30 | 47.38% |
| 2017-06-30 | 45.95% |
| 2017-03-31 | 42.29% |
| 2016-12-31 | 25.53% |
| 2016-09-30 | 22.31% |
| 2016-06-30 | 19.47% |
| 2016-03-31 | 14.08% |
| 2015-12-31 | 14.08% |
| 2015-09-30 | 16.03% |
| 2015-06-30 | 21.84% |
| 2015-03-31 | 42.63% |
| 2014-12-31 | 65.64% |
| 2014-09-30 | 107.85% |
| 2014-06-30 | 37.84% |
| 2014-03-31 | 21.99% |
| 2013-12-31 | 20.83% |
| 2013-09-30 | 13.88% |
| 2013-06-30 | 12.62% |
| 2013-03-31 | 13.54% |
| 2012-12-31 | 15.52% |
| 2012-09-30 | 16.48% |
| 2012-06-30 | 24.61% |
| 2012-03-31 | 32.34% |
| 2011-12-31 | 45.79% |
| 2011-09-30 | 135.10% |
| 2011-06-30 | 127.15% |
| 2011-03-31 | 72.95% |
| 2010-12-31 | 28.87% |
| 2010-09-30 | 28.75% |
| 2010-06-30 | 18.70% |
| 2010-03-31 | 5.93% |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.37% |
| 2009-09-30 | 2.41% |
| 2009-06-30 | 2.74% |
| 2009-03-31 | 4.12% |
| 2008-12-31 | 5.94% |
| 2008-09-30 | 13.01% |
| 2008-06-30 | 6.00% |
| 2008-03-31 | 4.70% |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.70% |
| 2007-09-30 | 5.04% |
| 2007-06-30 | 5.05% |
| 2007-03-31 | 9.36% |
| 2006-12-31 | 9.55% |
| 2006-09-30 | 45.91% |
| 2006-06-30 | 34.20% |
| 2006-03-31 | 3.18% |
| 2005-12-31 | 2.87% |
| 2005-09-30 | 2.46% |
| 2005-06-30 | 5.76% |
| 2005-03-31 | 8.47% |
| 2004-12-31 | 11.84% |
| 2004-09-30 | 333.73% |
| 2004-06-30 | 33.96% |
| 2004-03-31 | 17.47% |
| 2003-12-31 | 9.38% |
| 2003-09-30 | 8.03% |
| 2003-06-30 | 9.08% |
| 2003-03-31 | 8.87% |
About Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS) operates as a premier diversified metal solutions provider and a leading metal service center, serving clients across the United States, Canada, and globally. The company provides an extensive inventory of approximately 100,000 metal products, including alloys, aluminum, brass, copper, carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium, and various specialty steels. Beyond distribution, it offers comprehensive metal processing services to diverse sectors such as general manufacturing, non-residential construction, transportation, aerospace, energy, electronics and semiconductor fabrication, and heavy industries. Additionally, RS supplies non-ferrous metals and tubular building products, while also manufacturing bespoke extruded metals, fabricated components, and welded parts. As of December 31, 2021, its network comprised about 315 facilities spread across 40 U.S. states and 13 other countries. The company directly sells its offerings to original equipment manufacturers, largely catering to small machine shops and fabricators. Founded in 1939, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Steel
- CEO
- Karla R. Lewis