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GE · NYSE · United States · Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip)
In shortGENERAL ELECTRIC CO is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+18.5% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | – | n/a |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 19.0% | 96/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 45.8% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.04× | 20/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 1.10× | 50/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | – | n/a |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 15.8% | 83/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.83× | 67/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 80/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 2 of 5 | 33/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 30.7% | 0/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 16.3% | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 446.0% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 56,469 | 29,139 | 35,348 | 38,702 | 45,855 |
| Research & development | 1,682 | 808 | 1,011 | 1,286 | 1,580 |
| Selling, general & admin | 8,177 | 3,672 | 4,045 | 4,437 | 4,088 |
| Pre-tax income | (5,695) | 1,522 | 10,441 | 7,620 | 10,000 |
| Income tax | (757) | 169 | 994 | 962 | 1,405 |
| Net income | (6,337) | 336 | 9,482 | 6,556 | 8,704 |
| Diluted EPS | −$6.00 | $0.05 | $8.36 | $5.99 | $8.14 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 1,098 | 1,101 | 1,099 | 1,094 | 1,068 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
Not computed: a required balance-sheet item is missing.
5/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Sep 30, 2026 · Data updated Oct 20, 2026