SLM Corp (SLM) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Latest as of December 2025:
1.00x
SLM Corp (SLM) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 1.00x as of December 2025. Free cash flow of $913.07 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($913.07 Million). Read SLM total debt and obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
FCF Generation Index
1.00x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF
Free Cash Flow
$913.07 Million
USD
Operating Cash Flow
$913.07 Million
USD
Capital Expenditures
$0.00
USD
SLM Corp Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1989–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for SLM Corp across 21 annual periods. Explore SLM Corp (SLM) capital reinvestment to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for SLM Corp (1989–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for SLM Corp. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see market cap of SLM Corp.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.00x | $575.52 Million | $575.52 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1.00x | $4.99 Million | $4.99 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.00x | $2.00 Billion | $2.00 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.00x | $2.64 Billion | $2.64 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1.00x | $3.08 Billion | $3.08 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +106.2% |
| 2006 | -16.09x | $-13.01 Billion | $808.42 Million | $13.82 Billion | ▼ -1709.0% |
| 2003 | 1.00x | $674.45 Million | $674.45 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +7.0% |
| 2002 | 0.93x | $712.73 Million | $762.64 Million | $49.91 Million | ▼ -6.5% |
| 2001 | 1.00x | $839.39 Million | $839.39 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +151.7% |
| 2000 | 0.40x | $295.89 Million | $744.65 Million | $448.75 Million | ▲ +555.5% |
| 1999 | 0.06x | $20.50 Million | $338.20 Million | $317.70 Million | ▼ -93.9% |
| 1998 | 1.00x | $124.00 Million | $124.00 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.00x | $55.10 Million | $55.10 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.00x | $573.60 Million | $573.60 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1.00x | $185.90 Million | $185.90 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1.00x | $467.20 Million | $467.20 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1993 | 1.00x | $239.30 Million | $239.30 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1.00x | $370.80 Million | $370.80 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1.00x | $358.40 Million | $358.40 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1.00x | $350.10 Million | $350.10 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1.00x | $140.80 Million | $140.80 Million | $0.00 | — |
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).