Tesla Inc (TSLA) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Latest as of March 2026:
0.37x
Tesla Inc (TSLA) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.37x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $1.44 Billion represents 0% of operating cash flow ($3.94 Billion). Read Tesla Inc debt and liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
FCF Generation Index
0.37x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF
Free Cash Flow
$1.44 Billion
USD
Operating Cash Flow
$3.94 Billion
USD
Capital Expenditures
$2.49 Billion
USD
Tesla Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2013–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Tesla Inc across 9 annual periods. Explore reinvestment intensity of Tesla Inc to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Tesla Inc (2013–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Tesla Inc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see market value of Tesla Inc.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.42x | $6.22 Billion | $14.75 Billion | $8.53 Billion | ▲ +75.8% |
| 2024 | 0.24x | $3.58 Billion | $14.92 Billion | $11.34 Billion | ▼ -27.0% |
| 2023 | 0.33x | $4.36 Billion | $13.26 Billion | $8.90 Billion | ▼ -35.9% |
| 2022 | 0.51x | $7.55 Billion | $14.72 Billion | $7.17 Billion | ▲ +69.3% |
| 2021 | 0.30x | $3.48 Billion | $11.50 Billion | $8.01 Billion | ▼ -33.3% |
| 2020 | 0.45x | $2.70 Billion | $5.94 Billion | $3.24 Billion | ▲ +12.9% |
| 2019 | 0.40x | $968.00 Million | $2.40 Billion | $1.44 Billion | ▲ +482.1% |
| 2018 | -0.11x | $-221.00 Million | $2.10 Billion | $2.32 Billion | ▼ -4909.3% |
| 2013 | 0.00x | $580.00K | $264.80 Million | $264.22 Million | — |
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).