FCF Payout Ratio: 64.34%
Is the FCF payout ratio high or low?
The FCF payout ratio of 64.34% is 27% below its 5-year average of 87.96%, near the low end of its 5-year range (46.90%–147.68%).
3.29% above its 12-month average of 62.29%.
SCCO FCF Payout Ratio
Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.
SCCO Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
SCCO Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
SCCO FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
64.34%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
62.29%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
84.86%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
87.96%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
85.29%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
80.90%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
83.07%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.29%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-24.18%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-26.85%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-24.56%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-20.47%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-22.55%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
64.3%
Earnings Payout Ratio
70.6%
Dividend Yield
2.15%
FCF Yield
3.03%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.43B | $2.49B | 72.5% |
| 2024 | $3.39B | $1.64B | 48.2% |
| 2023 | $2.56B | $3.09B | 120.6% |
| 2022 | $1.85B | $2.71B | 145.9% |
| 2021 | $3.40B | $2.47B | 72.8% |
| 2020 | $2.19B | $1.16B | 52.9% |
| 2019 | $1.20B | $1.27B | 105.7% |
| 2018 | $1.11B | $1.08B | 97.2% |
| 2017 | $953.10M | $456.10M | 47.9% |
| 2016 | ($195.40M) | $139.30M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2015 | ($269.80M) | $271.20M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2014 | ($174.90M) | $381.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2013 | $163.60M | $573.80M | 350.7% |
| 2012 | $946.70M | $3.14B | 331.7% |
| 2011 | $1.42B | $6.90M | 0.5% |
| 2010 | $1.49B | $1.43B | 96.2% |
| 2009 | $548.36M | $375.97M | 68.6% |
| 2008 | $1.20B | $1.71B | 142.1% |
| 2007 | $2.39B | $2.00B | 83.9% |
| 2006 | $1.60B | $1.51B | 94.1% |
| 2005 | $1.17B | $853.89M | 72.8% |
| 2004 | $545.61M | $191.36M | 35.1% |
| 2003 | $141.15M | $45.35M | 32.1% |
| 2002 | $64.78M | $21.49M | 33.2% |
| 2001 | $37.38M | $28.79M | 77.0% |
| 2000 | $51.85M | $27.20M | 52.5% |
| 1999 | ($160.00M) | $12.20M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1998 | ($77.30M) | $41.70M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | $93.60M | $103.60M | 110.7% |
| 1996 | $38.00M | $122.00M | 321.1% |
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 Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)?
- The FCF payout ratio for SCCO stock is 64.34%.
- Is Southern Copper Corporation's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- The FCF payout ratio of 64.34% is 27% below its 5-year average of 87.96%, near the low end of its 5-year range (46.90%–147.68%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for SCCO stock is 62.29%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for SCCO stock is 84.86%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for SCCO stock is 87.96%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for SCCO stock is 85.29%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for SCCO stock is 80.90%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for SCCO stock is 83.07%.
SCCO FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 64.34% |
| 2025-12-31 | 72.52% |
| 2025-09-30 | 66.20% |
| 2025-06-30 | 61.49% |
| 2025-03-31 | 46.90% |
| 2024-12-31 | 48.23% |
| 2024-09-30 | 72.82% |
| 2024-06-30 | 100.74% |
| 2024-03-31 | 142.39% |
| 2023-12-31 | 120.59% |
| 2023-09-30 | 88.14% |
| 2023-06-30 | 94.99% |
| 2023-03-31 | 123.80% |
| 2022-12-31 | 145.94% |
| 2022-09-30 | 147.68% |
| 2022-06-30 | 118.42% |
| 2022-03-31 | 80.30% |
| 2021-12-31 | 72.75% |
| 2021-09-30 | 64.79% |
| 2021-06-30 | 58.58% |
| 2021-03-31 | 55.52% |
| 2020-12-31 | 52.92% |
| 2020-09-30 | 63.32% |
| 2020-06-30 | 74.50% |
| 2020-03-31 | 89.61% |
| 2019-12-31 | 105.73% |
| 2019-09-30 | 128.48% |
| 2019-06-30 | 122.55% |
| 2019-03-31 | 126.53% |
| 2018-12-31 | 98.28% |
| 2018-09-30 | 72.77% |
| 2018-06-30 | 69.52% |
| 2018-03-31 | 58.93% |
| 2017-12-31 | 47.85% |
| 2017-09-30 | 52.08% |
| 2017-06-30 | 59.95% |
| 2017-03-31 | 85.41% |
| 2013-12-31 | 350.73% |
| 2013-06-30 | 589.09% |
| 2013-03-31 | 442.73% |
| 2012-12-31 | 319.02% |
| 2012-09-30 | 104.71% |
| 2012-06-30 | 74.81% |
| 2012-03-31 | 48.94% |
| 2011-12-31 | 41.43% |
| 2011-09-30 | 22.47% |
| 2011-06-30 | 49.92% |
| 2011-03-31 | 61.87% |
| 2010-12-31 | 94.45% |
| 2010-09-30 | 73.36% |
| 2010-06-30 | 65.76% |
| 2010-03-31 | 61.93% |
| 2009-12-31 | 68.67% |
| 2009-06-30 | 501.55% |
| 2009-03-31 | 283.43% |
| 2008-12-31 | 142.10% |
| 2008-09-30 | 100.03% |
| 2008-06-30 | 94.12% |
| 2008-03-31 | 80.50% |
| 2007-12-31 | 83.86% |
| 2007-09-30 | 72.20% |
| 2007-06-30 | 71.92% |
| 2007-03-31 | 90.54% |
| 2006-12-31 | 94.11% |
| 2006-09-30 | 112.47% |
| 2006-06-30 | 107.88% |
| 2006-03-31 | 93.92% |
| 2005-12-31 | 72.76% |
| 2005-09-30 | 69.13% |
| 2005-06-30 | 74.78% |
| 2005-03-31 | 34.88% |
| 2004-12-31 | 35.07% |
| 2004-09-30 | 39.31% |
| 2004-06-30 | 36.71% |
| 2004-03-31 | 42.32% |
| 2003-12-31 | 32.13% |
| 2003-09-30 | 30.94% |
| 2003-06-30 | 33.73% |
| 2003-03-31 | 38.24% |
About Southern Copper Corporation
Southern Copper Corporation engages in mining, exploring, smelting, and refining copper and other minerals in Mexico, the United States, Peru, Brazil, Chile, and Other American countries. The company is involved in the mining, milling, and flotation of copper ore to produce copper and molybdenum concentrates; smelting of copper concentrates to produce blister and anode copper; refining of anode copper to produce copper cathodes; production of copper-molybdenum concentrates and sulfuric acid; production of refined silver, gold, and other materials; and mining and processing of copper, molybdenum, zinc, silver, gold and lead. It operates the Toquepala and Cuajone open-pit mines, smelter, and refinery in Peru; La Caridad, an open-pit copper mine, as well as copper ore concentrator; and SX-EW plant, a smelter, refinery, and rod plant in Mexico. The company also operates Buenavista, an open-pit copper mine, as well as copper concentrators and operating SX-EW plants in Mexico. In addition, it operates underground mines that produce zinc, lead, copper, silver, and gold; coal mine; and zinc refinery. The company has interests in 164,805 hectares and 505,788 hectares of concessions in Peru and Mexico; and 98,634 hectares and 28,453 hectares of exploration concessions in Argentina and Chile. Southern Copper Corporation was formerly known as Southern Peru Copper Corp. and changed its name to Southern Copper Corporation in July 1996. The company was incorporated in 1952 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Southern Copper Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Americas Mining Corporation.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Copper
- CEO
- Oscar Gonzalez Rocha