GE FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield, or FCF yield, measures the cash a company generates from its operations relative to its market value, with 2.1% meaning GE produces about $2.10 in free cash for every $100 of its stock price.
Sector Performance
26th percentileGE
2.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.2%
Prior Period
2.0%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield, or FCF yield, measures the cash a company generates from its operations relative to its market value, with 2.1% meaning GE produces about $2.10 in free cash for every $100 of its stock price.
This yield sits well below the sector median of 4.2%, placing GE in the 26th percentile among sector peers—meaning 74% of competitors offer higher cash returns. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters, with no year-over-year change available and a quarter-over-quarter increase of +5.0% from 2.0% to 2.1%. A low FCF yield combined with a stable, slightly rising trend suggests limited immediate cash return for investors, but the improvement hints at gradual operational progress rather than deterioration. This does not signal a clear buying or selling opportunity, as the level remains weak while the trend is modestly positive. The low percentile rank and below-median yield support the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as GE delivers neither compelling cash generation to justify bullishness nor alarming deterioration to warrant bearishness.
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.
Who are GE's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: BBWI (21.0%), COF (21.2%), CMCSA (21.5%), CHTR (21.6%), STT (21.6%).
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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
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.2%
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