Eaton Corporation PLC (3EC) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Eaton Corporation PLC (3EC) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.62x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of €314.00 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow (€507.00 Million). Read 3EC liabilities breakdown for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Eaton Corporation PLC Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2016–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Eaton Corporation PLC across 10 annual periods. Explore Eaton Corporation PLC (3EC) capital reinvestment to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Eaton Corporation PLC (2016–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Eaton Corporation PLC. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see 3EC market cap.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (EUR) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.79x | €3.55 Billion | €4.47 Billion | €919.00 Million | ▼ -2.3% |
| 2024 | 0.81x | €3.52 Billion | €4.33 Billion | €808.00 Million | ▲ +2.4% |
| 2023 | 0.79x | €2.79 Billion | €3.51 Billion | €723.00 Million | ▲ +4.0% |
| 2022 | 0.76x | €1.94 Billion | €2.53 Billion | €598.00 Million | ▲ +4.1% |
| 2021 | 0.73x | €1.59 Billion | €2.16 Billion | €575.00 Million | ▼ -15.4% |
| 2020 | 0.87x | €2.56 Billion | €2.94 Billion | €389.00 Million | ▲ +4.6% |
| 2019 | 0.83x | €2.86 Billion | €3.45 Billion | €587.00 Million | ▲ +5.4% |
| 2018 | 0.79x | €2.09 Billion | €2.66 Billion | €565.00 Million | ▼ -2.2% |
| 2017 | 0.80x | €2.15 Billion | €2.67 Billion | €520.00 Million | ▼ -32.5% |
| 2016 | 1.19x | €3.07 Billion | €2.57 Billion | €497.00 Million | — |