GENERAL ELECTRIC (GCP.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:GCP - US3696043013 - Common Stock
258.5 EUR
-7.5 (-2.82%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to GCP. GCP was compared to 46 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.
GCP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GCP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years GCP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GCP has a better Return On Assets (6.29%) than 76.60% of its industry peers.
GCP's Return On Equity of 42.86% is amongst the best of the industry. GCP outperforms 95.74% of its industry peers.
GCP's Return On Invested Capital of 5.98% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GCP outperforms 40.43% of its industry peers.
GCP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.53%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.34%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.53%) for GCP is below the current ROIC(5.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.34%, GCP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.74% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 17.60%, GCP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GCP has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.88%, GCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.70% of the companies in the same industry.
GCP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
GCP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
GCP has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
GCP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GCP is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.24 indicates that GCP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
GCP has a better Altman-Z score (3.24) than 68.09% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.23, GCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
GCP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00. This is a neutral value indicating GCP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
GCP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.00. This is in the lower half of the industry: GCP underperforms 72.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.24 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC9.66%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.08 indicates that GCP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.08, GCP is doing worse than 68.09% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that GCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GCP's Quick ratio of 0.76 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GCP outperforms 48.94% of 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.
The Revenue has grown by 17.68% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue for GCP have been decreasing by -15.57% on average. This is quite bad
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
GCP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.52% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, GCP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y42.66%
EPS Next 2Y28.2%
EPS Next 3Y24.42%
EPS Next 5Y19.52%
Revenue Next Year19.98%
Revenue Next 2Y15.82%
Revenue Next 3Y13.76%
Revenue Next 5Y11.59%
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
GCP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 48.77.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GCP is on the same level as its industry peers.
GCP is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 40.50, GCP can be considered very expensive at the moment.
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 61.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GCP is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GCP is valued a bit more expensive than 72.34% of the companies in the same industry.
GCP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 49.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 36.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 24.42% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.2%
EPS Next 3Y24.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GCP has a yearly dividend return of 0.47%, which is pretty low.
GCP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.14.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, GCP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.47% |
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
17.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GCP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of GCP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP17.08%
EPS Next 2Y28.2%
EPS Next 3Y24.42%
FRA:GCP (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
258.5
-7.5 (-2.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners80.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap274.12B
Revenue(TTM)43.95B
Net Income(TTM)8.06B
Analysts83.08
Price Target303.61 (17.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.47% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
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)13.8%
PT rev (3m)20.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.5 | ||
| P/S | 7.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 49.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 41.95 | ||
| P/B | 16.85 | ||
| P/tB | 57.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 36.13 |
EPS(TTM)5.3
EY2.05%
EPS(NY)6.38
Fwd EY2.47%
FCF(TTM)5.26
FCFY2.03%
OCF(TTM)6.16
OCFY2.38%
SpS35.85
BVpS15.34
TBVpS4.48
PEG (NY)1.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number42.78
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 | 3.24 |
F-Score6
WACC9.66%
ROIC/WACC0.62
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 Y42.66%
EPS Next 2Y28.2%
EPS Next 3Y24.42%
EPS Next 5Y19.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-15.57%
Sales Q2Q%26.41%
Revenue Next Year19.98%
Revenue Next 2Y15.82%
Revenue Next 3Y13.76%
Revenue Next 5Y11.59%
EBIT growth 1Y63.06%
EBIT growth 3Y338.1%
EBIT growth 5Y10.46%
EBIT Next Year40.19%
EBIT Next 3Y20.83%
EBIT Next 5Y19.74%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for GENERAL ELECTRIC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to GENERAL ELECTRIC (GCP.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for GENERAL ELECTRIC?
GENERAL ELECTRIC (GCP.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is GENERAL ELECTRIC?
The financial health rating of GENERAL ELECTRIC (GCP.DE) is 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for GENERAL ELECTRIC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GENERAL ELECTRIC (GCP.DE) is expected to grow by 42.66% in the next year.