GENERAL ELECTRIC (GCP.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:GCP - US3696043013 - Common Stock
247.5 EUR
+5 (+2.06%)
GCP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 46 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. GCP scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. GCP is quite expensive at the moment. 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.
Of the past 5 years GCP 4 years were profitable.
GCP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.19%, GCP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
GCP's Return On Equity of 40.54% is amongst the best of the industry. GCP outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of GCP (5.52%) is worse than 67.39% 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 9.09%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.52%) for GCP is above the 3 year average (2.53%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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's Profit Margin of 18.64% is amongst the best of the industry. GCP outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.74%, GCP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
GCP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GCP has a Gross Margin (35.97%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GCP is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GCP has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for GCP has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GCP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.22 indicates that GCP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
GCP has a better Altman-Z score (3.22) than 71.74% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GCP (3.44) is better than 71.74% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89 indicates that GCP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.89, GCP is not doing good in the industry: 69.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC9.54%
2.3 Liquidity
GCP has a Current Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that GCP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GCP has a worse Current ratio (1.04) than 71.74% of its industry peers.
GCP has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a bad value and indicates that GCP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GCP's Quick ratio of 0.73 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GCP outperforms 47.83% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.65% on average over the past years.
GCP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.05%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.03% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
GCP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y35.45%
EPS Next 2Y26.22%
EPS Next 3Y22.49%
EPS Next 5Y18.03%
Revenue Next Year17.71%
Revenue Next 2Y14.23%
Revenue Next 3Y12.57%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 52.00, the valuation of GCP can be described as expensive.
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 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 40.85, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GCP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GCP is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.04% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
GCP is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GCP is valued a bit more expensive than 71.74% 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 | 56.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 38.58 |
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)1.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y26.22%
EPS Next 3Y22.49%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.51%, GCP is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
GCP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.16.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, 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
16.78% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GCP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
GCP's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP16.78%
EPS Next 2Y26.22%
EPS Next 3Y22.49%
FRA:GCP (9/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
247.5
+5 (+2.06%)
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 Cap262.46B
Analysts82.22
Price Target261.76 (5.76%)
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)4.04%
PT rev (3m)27.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.85 | ||
| P/S | 7.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 56.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 47.23 | ||
| P/B | 16.19 | ||
| P/tB | 53.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 38.58 |
EPS(TTM)4.76
EY1.92%
EPS(NY)6.06
Fwd EY2.45%
FCF(TTM)4.39
FCFY1.77%
OCF(TTM)5.24
OCFY2.12%
SpS33.23
BVpS15.28
TBVpS4.63
PEG (NY)1.47
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 | 3.22 |
F-Score7
WACC9.54%
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 Year17.71%
Revenue Next 2Y14.23%
Revenue Next 3Y12.57%
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%