Glencore PLC (GLEN) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index

Latest as of June 2025: -1.48x

Glencore PLC (GLEN) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of -1.48x as of June 2025. Free cash flow of GBX-1.60 Billion represents -1% of operating cash flow (GBX1.08 Billion). Explore Glencore PLC capital spending ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.

FCF Generation Index

-1.48x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF

Free Cash Flow

GBX-1.60 Billion
GBX

Operating Cash Flow

GBX1.08 Billion
GBX

Capital Expenditures

GBX2.68 Billion
GBX

Glencore PLC Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2008–2024)

Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Glencore PLC across 15 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see GLEN cash flow metrics.

Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Glencore PLC (2008–2024)

Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Glencore PLC. Check Glencore PLC total reinvestment intensity to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.

Year FCG Index Free Cash Flow (GBX) Operating CF Capital Expenditures YoY Change
2024 0.44x GBX4.44 Billion GBX10.05 Billion GBX5.61 Billion ▼ -25.6%
2023 0.59x GBX6.55 Billion GBX11.04 Billion GBX4.48 Billion ▼ -14.5%
2022 0.69x GBX9.48 Billion GBX13.66 Billion GBX4.18 Billion ▲ +17.3%
2021 0.59x GBX5.24 Billion GBX8.86 Billion GBX3.62 Billion ▲ +274.2%
2020 -0.34x GBX-905.00 Million GBX2.66 Billion GBX3.57 Billion ▼ -173.8%
2019 0.46x GBX4.02 Billion GBX8.73 Billion GBX4.71 Billion ▼ -22.6%
2018 0.59x GBX6.87 Billion GBX11.56 Billion GBX4.69 Billion ▲ +132.6%
2017 0.26x GBX1.23 Billion GBX4.82 Billion GBX3.59 Billion ▼ -30.4%
2016 0.37x GBX1.77 Billion GBX4.82 Billion GBX3.05 Billion ▼ -36.3%
2015 0.58x GBX7.51 Billion GBX13.03 Billion GBX5.52 Billion ▲ +607.6%
2014 -0.11x GBX-924.00 Million GBX8.14 Billion GBX9.06 Billion ▼ -158.8%
2013 -0.04x GBX-403.00 Million GBX9.18 Billion GBX9.59 Billion ▼ -115.2%
2012 0.29x GBX1.26 Billion GBX4.38 Billion GBX3.12 Billion ▲ +101.8%
2010 -16.03x GBX-1.78 Billion GBX111.00 Million GBX1.89 Billion ▼ -2507.9%
2008 0.67x GBX3.73 Billion GBX5.61 Billion GBX1.88 Billion
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).