GENERAL ELECTRIC (GCP.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:GCP - US3696043013 - Common Stock
233.5 EUR
-7.5 (-3.11%)
Taking everything into account, GCP scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GCP was compared to 41 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. GCP scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. GCP is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GCP was profitable.
In the past year GCP had a positive cash flow from operations.
GCP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years GCP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
GCP has a better Return On Assets (6.19%) than 80.49% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 40.54%, GCP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
GCP has a worse Return On Invested Capital (5.52%) than 70.73% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GCP is significantly below the industry average of 9.46%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.53%) for GCP is below the current ROIC(5.52%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.19% | ||
| ROE | 40.54% | ||
| ROIC | 5.52% |
ROA(3y)3.55%
ROA(5y)1.86%
ROE(3y)22.52%
ROE(5y)13.1%
ROIC(3y)2.53%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
GCP has a better Profit Margin (18.64%) than 95.12% of its industry peers.
GCP's Operating Margin of 16.74% is amongst the best of the industry. GCP outperforms 95.12% of its industry peers.
GCP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GCP has a Gross Margin (35.97%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GCP has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.64% | ||
| GM | 35.97% |
OM growth 3Y396.9%
OM growth 5Y30.84%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y18.73%
GM growth 5Y6.44%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
GCP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for GCP has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GCP has less shares outstanding
GCP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.16 indicates that GCP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.16, GCP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GCP is 3.44, which is a good value as it means it would take GCP, 3.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GCP has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.44. This is in the better half of the industry: GCP outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89 indicates that GCP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
GCP has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.89) than 68.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.16 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC9.48%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that GCP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GCP's Current ratio of 1.04 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GCP is outperformed by 73.17% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that GCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GCP's Quick ratio of 0.73 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GCP outperforms 48.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 45.22% over the past year.
GCP shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.65% yearly.
Looking at the last year, GCP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.05% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, GCP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -15.57% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.22%
EPS 3Y28.22%
EPS 5Y-1.65%
EPS Q2Q%38.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-15.57%
Sales Q2Q%23.45%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, GCP will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.03% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GCP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y35.45%
EPS Next 2Y26.22%
EPS Next 3Y22.49%
EPS Next 5Y18.03%
Revenue Next Year17.8%
Revenue Next 2Y14.5%
Revenue Next 3Y12.78%
Revenue Next 5Y10.41%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 48.75 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GCP.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as GCP.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GCP to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.02), we can say GCP is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.28, the valuation of GCP can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GCP indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GCP is more expensive than 65.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GCP to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.66), we can say GCP is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
75.61% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than GCP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as GCP.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 52.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 37.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
GCP's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
GCP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
GCP's earnings are expected to grow with 22.49% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y26.22%
EPS Next 3Y22.49%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GCP has a yearly dividend return of 0.51%, which is pretty low.
GCP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.19.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, GCP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.51% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GCP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.39%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.39%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
GCP pays out 16.78% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of GCP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP16.78%
EPS Next 2Y26.22%
EPS Next 3Y22.49%
FRA:GCP (9/9/2025, 3:42:22 PM)
233.5
-7.5 (-3.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners80.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap247.61B
Analysts82.22
Price Target259.82 (11.27%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.51% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.39%
DP16.78%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.16%
Min EPS beat(2)12.64%
Max EPS beat(2)13.68%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)11.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.74%
Max EPS beat(4)23.03%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)17.44%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)28.05%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)31.06%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.75%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.75%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.49%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-17.52%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-22.13%
PT rev (1m)13.98%
PT rev (3m)26.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.28 | ||
| P/S | 6.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 52.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 44.26 | ||
| P/B | 15.18 | ||
| P/tB | 50.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 37.34 |
EPS(TTM)4.79
EY2.05%
EPS(NY)6.1
Fwd EY2.61%
FCF(TTM)4.42
FCFY1.89%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY2.26%
SpS33.46
BVpS15.39
TBVpS4.66
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.19% | ||
| ROE | 40.54% | ||
| ROCE | 7.85% | ||
| ROIC | 5.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.38% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.71% | ||
| OM | 16.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.64% | ||
| GM | 35.97% | ||
| FCFM | 13.2% |
ROA(3y)3.55%
ROA(5y)1.86%
ROE(3y)22.52%
ROE(5y)13.1%
ROIC(3y)2.53%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)3.02%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)3.58%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.6%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y385.39%
ROICexcg growth 5Y24.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y412.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y26.63%
OM growth 3Y396.9%
OM growth 5Y30.84%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y18.73%
GM growth 5Y6.44%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 87.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | 70.81% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.16 |
F-Score7
WACC9.48%
ROIC/WACC0.58
Cap/Depr(3y)67.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.98%
Profit Quality(3y)3112.18%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.22%
EPS 3Y28.22%
EPS 5Y-1.65%
EPS Q2Q%38.33%
EPS Next Y35.45%
EPS Next 2Y26.22%
EPS Next 3Y22.49%
EPS Next 5Y18.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-15.57%
Sales Q2Q%23.45%
Revenue Next Year17.8%
Revenue Next 2Y14.5%
Revenue Next 3Y12.78%
Revenue Next 5Y10.41%
EBIT growth 1Y54.62%
EBIT growth 3Y338.1%
EBIT growth 5Y10.46%
EBIT Next Year39.35%
EBIT Next 3Y20.78%
EBIT Next 5Y16.23%
FCF growth 1Y10.26%
FCF growth 3Y23.11%
FCF growth 5Y-10.02%
OCF growth 1Y6.72%
OCF growth 3Y12.23%
OCF growth 5Y-11.62%