United Microelectronics (UMC) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
United Microelectronics (UMC) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.40x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $8.77 Billion represents 0% of operating cash flow ($21.98 Billion). Explore United Microelectronics (UMC) capital reinvestment to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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United Microelectronics Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1999–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for United Microelectronics across 27 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see cash efficiency ratio of United Microelectronics.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for United Microelectronics (1999–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for United Microelectronics. Check United Microelectronics investment reinvestment rate 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 | 0.52x | $52.40 Billion | $100.41 Billion | $48.01 Billion | ▲ +819.4% |
| 2024 | 0.06x | $5.33 Billion | $93.87 Billion | $88.54 Billion | ▲ +160.9% |
| 2023 | -0.09x | $-8.02 Billion | $86.00 Billion | $94.02 Billion | ▼ -121.6% |
| 2022 | 0.43x | $62.98 Billion | $145.86 Billion | $82.88 Billion | ▼ -3.4% |
| 2021 | 0.45x | $40.39 Billion | $90.35 Billion | $49.96 Billion | ▼ -21.4% |
| 2020 | 0.57x | $37.39 Billion | $65.75 Billion | $28.35 Billion | ▼ -13.1% |
| 2019 | 0.65x | $35.94 Billion | $54.90 Billion | $18.96 Billion | ▲ +9.3% |
| 2018 | 0.60x | $30.51 Billion | $50.93 Billion | $20.43 Billion | ▲ +351.9% |
| 2017 | 0.13x | $6.95 Billion | $52.47 Billion | $45.52 Billion | ▲ +113.2% |
| 2016 | -1.00x | $-46.66 Billion | $46.45 Billion | $93.11 Billion | ▼ -3792.6% |
| 2015 | -0.03x | $-1.55 Billion | $60.04 Billion | $61.59 Billion | ▼ -390.5% |
| 2014 | 0.01x | $397.89 Million | $44.79 Billion | $44.39 Billion | ▼ -95.0% |
| 2013 | 0.18x | $7.68 Billion | $43.47 Billion | $35.79 Billion | ▲ +157.7% |
| 2012 | -0.31x | $-12.41 Billion | $40.54 Billion | $52.95 Billion | ▼ -6.7% |
| 2011 | -0.29x | $-11.96 Billion | $41.65 Billion | $53.61 Billion | ▼ -98.9% |
| 2010 | -0.14x | $-7.73 Billion | $53.56 Billion | $61.29 Billion | ▼ -131.6% |
| 2009 | 0.46x | $14.81 Billion | $32.43 Billion | $17.62 Billion | ▼ -38.7% |
| 2008 | 0.75x | $33.77 Billion | $45.29 Billion | $11.53 Billion | ▲ +81.2% |
| 2007 | 0.41x | $19.78 Billion | $48.08 Billion | $28.30 Billion | ▲ +40.0% |
| 2006 | 0.29x | $13.84 Billion | $47.07 Billion | $33.23 Billion | ▼ -43.3% |
| 2005 | 0.52x | $23.89 Billion | $46.11 Billion | $22.22 Billion | ▲ +634.1% |
| 2004 | -0.10x | $-7.18 Billion | $74.06 Billion | $81.24 Billion | ▼ -119.4% |
| 2003 | 0.50x | $24.76 Billion | $49.54 Billion | $24.78 Billion | ▲ +379.9% |
| 2002 | -0.18x | $-5.46 Billion | $30.60 Billion | $36.06 Billion | ▼ -115.5% |
| 2001 | -0.08x | $-3.29 Billion | $39.76 Billion | $43.05 Billion | ▲ +62.3% |
| 2000 | -0.22x | $-15.06 Billion | $68.42 Billion | $83.48 Billion | ▲ +70.1% |
| 1999 | -0.74x | $-8.21 Billion | $11.17 Billion | $19.39 Billion | — |