GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-07-22. Data as of Q2 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 7.4%. FCF margin 30.1%. D/E 0.2x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-22.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	7.4%	Below expectations
FCF Margin	30.1%	Strong cash generation
Debt/Equity	0.2x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 7.4% — Top 50% of sector peers. FCF margin 30.1% — Top 25%.

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

ROIC TTM 7.4%, sector median 3.7%, Top 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 5.3% × asset turnover 0.6x. Gross margin 20.2%. Operating margin 4.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-22.

Metric	GEV	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	7.4%	Warning	Above sector median of 3.7%
Return on Equity (ROE)	86.3%	Excellent	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	20.2%	Adequate	Competitive pricing environment
Operating Margin	4.3%	Warning	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow: GE Vernova Inc. generates $12.4B FCF at 30.1% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $12.4B. FCF margin 30.1%, Top 25%. OCF/Net income 1.5x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-22.

Metric	GEV	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	30.1%	Excellent	Excellent cash conversion
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$12.4B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	1.5x	Excellent	High earnings quality
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 $10.3B. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-22.

Metric	GEV	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.2x	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$10.3B	Excellent	Net cash positive

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Valuation: GE Vernova Inc. trades at 26.9x earnings

P/E 26.9x. EV/Sales 5.9x. FCF yield 4.9%. Dividend yield 0.2%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-22.

Metric	GEV	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	26.9x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	5.9x	Adequate	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	4.9%	Good	Lower cash yield
Dividend Yield	0.2%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: GE Vernova Inc. returns 2.3% shareholder yield, reducing shares 2.2% YoY

Total shareholder yield 2.3% (div 0.2% + buyback 2.1%). Share count -2.2% YoY. Capital returned $5.8B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-22.

Metric	GEV	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	2.3%	Adequate	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	2.1%	Adequate	Active share repurchases
Share Count Change (YoY)	-2.2%	Good	Net share reduction (accretive)
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$5.8B	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%	2.0x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	30.1%	Top 25%	2.9x above
Gross Margin	20.2%	Bottom 25%	0.4x below
Operating Margin	4.3%	Top 50%	1.0x at
Return on Equity (ROE)	86.3%	Top 5%	16.2x above
P/E Ratio	26.9x	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: 3.7%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	30.1%	Excellent	Top 25% of sector (median: 10.3%)
Gross Margin	20.2%	Adequate	Bottom 25% of sector (median: 50.5%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	23.8%	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	26.9x	Adequate	Growth premium
Free Cash Flow Yield	4.9%	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%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 3.7% with a improving trend. Sector median 3.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-22.

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

GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) has a free cash flow margin of 30.1%, generating $12.4 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-22.

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 26.9x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 5.9x. FCF yield 4.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-22.

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) 2.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-22.

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

GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) grew revenue by 13.0% year-over-year. EPS +740.1% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-22.

Q: Is GE Vernova Inc. buying back stock?

GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) repurchased $5.4 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 2.1%. Share count -2.2% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-22.

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 3.7% (Top 50%). FCF margin 30.1%, sector median 10.3% (Top 25%). Gross margin 20.2%, 30.3pp 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 2026-07-22.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-07-22. TTM metrics as of Q2 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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