Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (ERIC-B) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (ERIC-B) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.90x as of September 2025. Free cash flow of Skr7.16 Billion represents 1% of operating cash flow (Skr7.94 Billion). Explore ERIC-B capital reinvestment ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1991–2024)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) across 30 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see ERIC-B cash flow conversion.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (1991–2024)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ). Check ERIC-B cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (SEK) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.92x | Skr42.62 Billion | Skr46.26 Billion | Skr3.64 Billion | ▲ +287.4% |
| 2023 | 0.24x | Skr1.71 Billion | Skr7.18 Billion | Skr5.47 Billion | ▼ -70.2% |
| 2022 | 0.80x | Skr24.67 Billion | Skr30.86 Billion | Skr6.20 Billion | ▼ -9.3% |
| 2021 | 0.88x | Skr34.44 Billion | Skr39.06 Billion | Skr4.62 Billion | ▲ +8.0% |
| 2020 | 0.82x | Skr23.62 Billion | Skr28.93 Billion | Skr5.31 Billion | ▲ +34.9% |
| 2019 | 0.61x | Skr10.21 Billion | Skr16.87 Billion | Skr6.66 Billion | ▲ +27.3% |
| 2018 | 0.48x | Skr4.44 Billion | Skr9.34 Billion | Skr4.90 Billion | ▲ +6.7% |
| 2017 | 0.45x | Skr4.28 Billion | Skr9.60 Billion | Skr5.32 Billion | ▲ +83.8% |
| 2016 | 0.24x | Skr3.40 Billion | Skr14.01 Billion | Skr10.61 Billion | ▼ -44.2% |
| 2015 | 0.43x | Skr8.96 Billion | Skr20.60 Billion | Skr11.64 Billion | ▼ -31.4% |
| 2014 | 0.63x | Skr11.86 Billion | Skr18.70 Billion | Skr6.84 Billion | ▼ -7.9% |
| 2013 | 0.69x | Skr11.97 Billion | Skr17.39 Billion | Skr5.42 Billion | ▲ +1.4% |
| 2012 | 0.68x | Skr14.96 Billion | Skr22.03 Billion | Skr7.07 Billion | ▲ +95.2% |
| 2011 | 0.35x | Skr3.47 Billion | Skr9.98 Billion | Skr6.51 Billion | ▼ -59.6% |
| 2010 | 0.86x | Skr22.90 Billion | Skr26.58 Billion | Skr3.69 Billion | ▲ +12.0% |
| 2008 | 0.77x | Skr18.46 Billion | Skr24.00 Billion | Skr5.54 Billion | ▼ -0.8% |
| 2007 | 0.78x | Skr14.92 Billion | Skr19.25 Billion | Skr4.33 Billion | ▼ -2.2% |
| 2006 | 0.79x | Skr14.62 Billion | Skr18.43 Billion | Skr3.82 Billion | ▼ -0.7% |
| 2005 | 0.80x | Skr13.30 Billion | Skr16.66 Billion | Skr3.36 Billion | ▼ -10.4% |
| 2004 | 0.89x | Skr20.16 Billion | Skr22.63 Billion | Skr2.47 Billion | ▼ -3.3% |
| 2003 | 0.92x | Skr21.05 Billion | Skr22.85 Billion | Skr1.80 Billion | ▲ +210.3% |
| 1999 | 0.30x | Skr3.83 Billion | Skr12.91 Billion | Skr9.08 Billion | ▲ +239.5% |
| 1998 | -0.21x | Skr-1.57 Billion | Skr7.40 Billion | Skr8.97 Billion | ▼ -141.3% |
| 1997 | 0.51x | Skr7.71 Billion | Skr14.98 Billion | Skr7.27 Billion | ▲ +59.1% |
| 1996 | 0.32x | Skr3.01 Billion | Skr9.29 Billion | Skr6.29 Billion | ▲ +125.3% |
| 1995 | -1.28x | Skr-3.57 Billion | Skr2.80 Billion | Skr6.36 Billion | ▼ -365.5% |
| 1994 | 0.48x | Skr4.54 Billion | Skr9.44 Billion | Skr4.90 Billion | ▲ +155.6% |
| 1993 | 0.19x | Skr1.01 Billion | Skr5.35 Billion | Skr4.35 Billion | ▲ +111.8% |
| 1992 | -1.59x | Skr-2.36 Billion | Skr1.48 Billion | Skr3.84 Billion | ▼ -18148.6% |
| 1991 | -0.01x | Skr-31.21 Million | Skr3.58 Billion | Skr3.61 Billion | — |