GE FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 963h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates per dollar of its stock price, working like an income return for investors based on actual cash rather than accounting earnings.
Sector Performance
25th percentileGE
2.1%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
1.9%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates per dollar of its stock price, working like an income return for investors based on actual cash rather than accounting earnings.
At 2.1%, GE sits well below the sector median of 4.1%, ranking in the 25th percentile, meaning roughly three-quarters of peers produce a higher cash return relative to their market value. The trend is positive: free cash flow yield has climbed over the last eight quarters and rose 10.5% quarter-over-quarter from 1.9% to 2.1%, though no year-over-year comparison is available. A sub-median level paired with upward momentum indicates cash generation is improving but has not yet caught up to industry norms, presenting moderate upside if the trajectory continues. This pattern supports the NEUTRAL verdict — the rising trend offers encouragement, but
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about GE?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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2.1%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How GE's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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