GENERAL ELECTRIC (GCP.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:GCP - US3696043013 - Common Stock
275 EUR
-5 (-1.79%)
Taking everything into account, GCP scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GCP was compared to 54 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. GCP has an excellent profitability rating, 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
- GCP had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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 Return On Assets of 6.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: GCP outperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
- GCP has a Return On Equity of 42.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GCP outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.98%, GCP is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GCP is significantly below the industry average of 9.28%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.98%) for GCP is above the 3 year average (2.53%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.29% | ||
| ROE | 42.86% | ||
| ROIC | 5.98% |
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 (18.34%) than 90.74% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 17.60%, GCP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- GCP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.88%, GCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GCP has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.34% | ||
| GM | 35.88% |
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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GCP is destroying value.
- GCP has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, GCP has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, GCP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- GCP has an Altman-Z score of 3.39. This indicates that GCP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.39, GCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- GCP has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.23. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as GCP would need 3.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- GCP's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.23 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GCP outperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
- GCP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00. This is a neutral value indicating GCP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.00, GCP is doing worse than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC9.34%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.08 indicates that GCP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- GCP has a worse Current ratio (1.08) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that GCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- GCP has a Quick ratio (0.76) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- GCP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 45.95%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.65% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, GCP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.68% 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)45.95%
EPS 3Y28.22%
EPS 5Y-1.65%
EPS Q2Q%44.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-15.57%
Sales Q2Q%26.41%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, GCP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.54% on average per year.
EPS Next Y43.27%
EPS Next 2Y28.6%
EPS Next 3Y24.52%
EPS Next 5Y19.4%
Revenue Next Year20.02%
Revenue Next 2Y15.86%
Revenue Next 3Y13.81%
Revenue Next 5Y11.54%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 52.28, the valuation of GCP can be described as expensive.
- GCP's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, GCP is valued quite expensively.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 43.16 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GCP.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GCP is valued a bit more expensive than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- GCP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.04.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 52.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 43.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GCP is valued a bit more expensive than 68.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GCP is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 52.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 39.18 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as GCP's earnings are expected to grow with 24.52% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.6%
EPS Next 3Y24.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.46%, GCP is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- GCP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 0.77.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, GCP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of GCP grows each year by 9.39%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.39%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- GCP pays out 17.08% 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.
DP17.08%
EPS Next 2Y28.6%
EPS Next 3Y24.52%
FRA:GCP (1/14/2026, 3:45:07 PM)
275
-5 (-1.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)10-21 2025-10-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-22 2026-01-22/amc
Inst Owners80.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap290.07B
Revenue(TTM)43.95B
Net Income(TTM)8.06B
Analysts82.07
Price Target298.27 (8.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.39%
DP17.08%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.78%
Min EPS beat(2)10.91%
Max EPS beat(2)12.64%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.06%
Min EPS beat(4)10.91%
Max EPS beat(4)23.03%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)13.54%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)24.24%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)29.91%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.4%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.4%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.27%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-15.02%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-21.4%
PT rev (1m)0.27%
PT rev (3m)11.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 52.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 43.16 | ||
| P/S | 7.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 52.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 44.75 | ||
| P/B | 17.97 | ||
| P/tB | 61.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 39.18 |
EPS(TTM)5.26
EY1.91%
EPS(NY)6.37
Fwd EY2.32%
FCF(TTM)5.24
FCFY1.91%
OCF(TTM)6.15
OCFY2.23%
SpS35.75
BVpS15.3
TBVpS4.46
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number42.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.29% | ||
| ROE | 42.86% | ||
| ROCE | 8.5% | ||
| ROIC | 5.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.02% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.48% | ||
| OM | 17.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.34% | ||
| GM | 35.88% | ||
| FCFM | 14.67% |
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y385.39%
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 79.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
F-Score6
WACC9.34%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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)45.95%
EPS 3Y28.22%
EPS 5Y-1.65%
EPS Q2Q%44.35%
EPS Next Y43.27%
EPS Next 2Y28.6%
EPS Next 3Y24.52%
EPS Next 5Y19.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-15.57%
Sales Q2Q%26.41%
Revenue Next Year20.02%
Revenue Next 2Y15.86%
Revenue Next 3Y13.81%
Revenue Next 5Y11.54%
EBIT growth 1Y63.06%
EBIT growth 3Y338.1%
EBIT growth 5Y10.46%
EBIT Next Year46.21%
EBIT Next 3Y22.96%
EBIT Next 5Y19.14%
FCF growth 1Y17.46%
FCF growth 3Y23.11%
FCF growth 5Y-10.02%
OCF growth 1Y15.36%
OCF growth 3Y12.23%
OCF growth 5Y-11.62%
GENERAL ELECTRIC / GCP.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for GCP stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GCP.DE.
What is the valuation status of GENERAL ELECTRIC (GCP.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to GENERAL ELECTRIC (GCP.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is GENERAL ELECTRIC (GCP.DE) stock?
GENERAL ELECTRIC (GCP.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for GCP stock?
The financial health rating of GENERAL ELECTRIC (GCP.DE) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GCP stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GENERAL ELECTRIC (GCP.DE) is expected to grow by 43.27% in the next year.