GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2025-10-22. Data as of Q1 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 7.4%. FCF margin 19.1%. D/E 0.2x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-22.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	7.4%	Below expectations
FCF Margin	19.1%	Strong cash generation
Debt/Equity	0.2x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 7.4% — Top 50% of sector peers. FCF margin 19.1% — Top 50%.

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Profitability: GE Vernova Inc. earns 7.4% ROIC, Top 50% in Technology

ROIC TTM 7.4%, sector median 4.6%, Top 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 4.8% × asset turnover 0.7x. Gross margin 19.9%. Operating margin 3.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-22.

Metric	GEV	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	7.4%	Warning	Above sector median of 4.6%
Return on Equity (ROE)	93.8%	Excellent	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	19.9%	Warning	Competitive pricing environment
Operating Margin	3.9%	Warning	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow: GE Vernova Inc. generates $7.5B FCF at 19.1% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $7.5B. FCF margin 19.1%, Top 50%. OCF/Net income 1.0x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-22.

Metric	GEV	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	19.1%	Good	Excellent cash conversion
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$7.5B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	1.0x	Good	Potential accrual concerns
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: GE Vernova Inc. at 0.2x leverage

Debt/Equity 0.2x. Net cash $7.4B. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-22.

Metric	GEV	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.2x	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$7.4B	Excellent	Net cash positive

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Valuation: GE Vernova Inc. trades at 23.6x earnings

P/E 23.6x. EV/Sales 5.4x. FCF yield 3.4%. Dividend yield 0.2%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-22.

Metric	GEV	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	23.6x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	5.4x	Adequate	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	3.4%	Adequate	Lower cash yield
Dividend Yield	0.2%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: GE Vernova Inc. returns 1.8% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 1.8% (div 0.2% + buyback 1.6%). Capital returned $3.8B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-22.

Metric	GEV	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	1.8%	Adequate	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	1.6%	Adequate	Minimal buyback activity
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$3.8B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	7.4%	Top 50%	1.6x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	19.1%	Top 50%	2.2x above
Gross Margin	19.9%	Bottom 25%	0.4x below
Operating Margin	3.9%	Bottom 50%	0.8x below
Return on Equity (ROE)	93.8%	Top 5%	18.3x above
P/E Ratio	23.6x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	GEV	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	7.4%	Warning	Top 50% of sector (median: 4.6%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	19.1%	Good	Top 50% of sector (median: 8.5%)
Gross Margin	19.9%	Warning	Bottom 25% of sector (median: 51.0%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	20.2%	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	23.6x	Adequate	Fair value
Free Cash Flow Yield	3.4%	Adequate	Moderate yield

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is GE Vernova Inc.'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 7.4%. Sector median 4.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-22.

Q: What is GE Vernova Inc.'s Free Cash Flow Margin?

GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) has a free cash flow margin of 19.1%, generating $7.5 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-22.

Q: What is GE Vernova Inc.'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) trades at a P/E ratio of 23.6x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 5.4x. FCF yield 3.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-22.

Q: Does GE Vernova Inc. pay a dividend?

GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) currently pays a dividend yield of 0.2%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 1.8%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-22.

Q: What is GE Vernova Inc.'s revenue and earnings growth?

GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) grew revenue by 10.3% year-over-year. EPS +393.1% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-22.

Q: Is GE Vernova Inc. buying back stock?

GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) repurchased $3.5 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 1.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-22.

Q: How does GE Vernova Inc. compare to competitors in Technology?

Compared to other companies in Technology, GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) shows: ROIC 7.4%, sector median 4.6% (Top 50%). FCF margin 19.1%, sector median 8.5% (Top 50%). Gross margin 19.9%, 31.1pp below sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Technology companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with GE Vernova Inc.?

No quantitative warning flags fired for GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-22.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2025-10-22. TTM metrics as of Q1 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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