Fuel Tech Inc (FTEK) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Fuel Tech Inc (FTEK) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.96x as of September 2025. Free cash flow of $2.97 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($3.10 Million). Explore FTEK capex to operating cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Fuel Tech Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1999–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Fuel Tech Inc across 21 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see cash flow conversion of Fuel Tech Inc.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Fuel Tech Inc (1999–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Fuel Tech Inc. Check Fuel Tech Inc total reinvestment intensity to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.78x | $2.34 Million | $3.02 Million | $674.00K | ▲ +94.4% |
| 2023 | 0.40x | $278.00K | $696.00K | $418.00K | ▼ -55.1% |
| 2021 | 0.89x | $677.00K | $761.00K | $84.00K | ▲ +0.6% |
| 2018 | 0.88x | $4.36 Million | $4.93 Million | $570.00K | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.88x | $6.13 Million | $6.93 Million | $802.00K | ▲ +1354.8% |
| 2014 | -0.07x | $-383.00K | $5.43 Million | $5.82 Million | ▼ -118.4% |
| 2013 | 0.38x | $1.09 Million | $2.84 Million | $1.75 Million | ▼ -45.9% |
| 2012 | 0.71x | $6.13 Million | $8.67 Million | $2.53 Million | ▲ +40.3% |
| 2011 | 0.50x | $2.45 Million | $4.86 Million | $2.41 Million | ▼ -38.4% |
| 2010 | 0.82x | $9.98 Million | $12.19 Million | $2.21 Million | ▼ -3.9% |
| 2009 | 0.85x | $11.52 Million | $13.53 Million | $2.00 Million | ▲ +482.5% |
| 2008 | -0.22x | $-1.79 Million | $8.05 Million | $9.84 Million | ▲ +83.7% |
| 2007 | -1.37x | $-5.62 Million | $4.10 Million | $9.71 Million | ▼ -237.0% |
| 2006 | 1.00x | $8.16 Million | $8.16 Million | $2.02 Million | ▲ +31.9% |
| 2005 | 0.76x | $8.74 Million | $11.53 Million | $2.79 Million | ▲ +139.6% |
| 2004 | -1.91x | $-1.37 Million | $714.00K | $2.08 Million | ▼ -599.8% |
| 2003 | 0.38x | $635.00K | $1.66 Million | $1.02 Million | ▼ -30.9% |
| 2002 | 0.55x | $1.66 Million | $3.00 Million | $1.34 Million | ▲ +9.3% |
| 2001 | 0.51x | $1.04 Million | $2.06 Million | $1.02 Million | ▲ +7.4% |
| 2000 | 0.47x | $692.00K | $1.47 Million | $774.00K | ▲ +7.3% |
| 1999 | 0.44x | $2.20 Million | $5.00 Million | $2.80 Million | — |