Stock Analysis on Net

NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA)

$24.99

Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)

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Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)

NVIDIA Corp., FCFE calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Jan 25, 2026 Jan 26, 2025 Jan 28, 2024 Jan 29, 2023 Jan 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2021
Net income
Net noncash charges
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions
Net cash provided by operating activities
Purchases related to property and equipment and intangible assets
Repayment of debt
Issuance of debt, net of issuance costs
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE)

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31).


The financial information reveals a notable evolution in net cash provided by operating activities and free cash flow to equity (FCFE) over the observed period. Both metrics demonstrate substantial growth, particularly in the later years.

Net Cash from Operations
Net cash provided by operating activities exhibited an initial increase from US$5,822 million in 2021 to US$9,108 million in 2022. A subsequent decrease to US$5,641 million was observed in 2023. However, a significant surge occurred in 2024, reaching US$28,090 million, followed by further increases to US$64,089 million in 2025 and US$102,718 million in 2026. This indicates a strengthening of the company’s core business operations and its ability to generate cash.
Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
FCFE mirrored the trend in operating cash flow, though with different magnitudes. It rose from US$9,662 million in 2021 to US$12,109 million in 2022, before declining to US$3,808 million in 2023. A substantial increase was then recorded in 2024, reaching US$25,771 million, continuing to US$59,603 million in 2025 and US$96,676 million in 2026. The FCFE growth suggests an increasing capacity to distribute cash to equity holders, potentially through dividends or share repurchases.
Relationship between Operating Cash Flow and FCFE
While both metrics increased significantly from 2021 to 2026, the FCFE consistently remained below the net cash provided by operating activities. The gap between the two metrics narrowed in 2024, 2025, and 2026, suggesting a more efficient conversion of operating cash flow into free cash flow available to equity holders. The decline in FCFE in 2023, despite a decrease in operating cash flow, warrants further investigation to understand the underlying factors affecting cash allocation.

Overall, the period demonstrates a strong positive trajectory in both operating cash flow generation and FCFE, particularly from 2024 onwards. The substantial growth in these metrics suggests improved financial health and increased flexibility in capital allocation.


Price to FCFE Ratio, Current

NVIDIA Corp., current P/FCFE calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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No. shares of common stock outstanding
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE) (in millions)
FCFE per share
Current share price (P)
Valuation Ratio
P/FCFE
Benchmarks
P/FCFE, Competitors1
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Analog Devices Inc.
Applied Materials Inc.
Broadcom Inc.
Intel Corp.
KLA Corp.
Lam Research Corp.
Micron Technology Inc.
Qualcomm Inc.
Texas Instruments Inc.
P/FCFE, Sector
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
P/FCFE, Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-25).

1 Click competitor name to see calculations.

If the company P/FCFE is lower then the P/FCFE of benchmark then company is relatively undervalued.
Otherwise, if the company P/FCFE is higher then the P/FCFE of benchmark then company is relatively overvalued.


Price to FCFE Ratio, Historical

NVIDIA Corp., historical P/FCFE calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Jan 25, 2026 Jan 26, 2025 Jan 28, 2024 Jan 29, 2023 Jan 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2021
No. shares of common stock outstanding1
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE) (in millions)2
FCFE per share3
Share price1, 4
Valuation Ratio
P/FCFE5
Benchmarks
P/FCFE, Competitors6
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Analog Devices Inc.
Applied Materials Inc.
Broadcom Inc.
Intel Corp.
KLA Corp.
Lam Research Corp.
Micron Technology Inc.
Qualcomm Inc.
Texas Instruments Inc.
P/FCFE, Sector
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
P/FCFE, Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

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3 2026 Calculation
FCFE per share = FCFE ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
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4 Closing price as at the filing date of NVIDIA Corp. Annual Report.

5 2026 Calculation
P/FCFE = Share price ÷ FCFE per share
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6 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The Price to Free Cash Flow to Equity (P/FCFE) ratio exhibits considerable fluctuation over the observed period. Initially, the ratio increased significantly before stabilizing and then declining. A detailed examination of the components and the resulting ratio reveals key trends.

Share Price
The share price demonstrated a consistent increase from January 31, 2021, to January 26, 2025, rising from US$13.72 to US$131.28. A further increase was observed through January 25, 2026, reaching US$195.56. This indicates a strong positive market sentiment towards the equity during this timeframe.
FCFE per Share
Free Cash Flow to Equity per share experienced an initial increase from US$0.39 in 2021 to US$0.48 in 2022. However, a substantial decrease to US$0.15 was recorded in 2023. Subsequently, FCFE per share increased significantly, reaching US$1.03 in 2024, US$2.44 in 2025, and US$3.98 in 2026. This suggests improving cash flow generation for equity holders in the later years of the period.
P/FCFE Ratio
The P/FCFE ratio increased from 35.22 in 2021 to 54.83 in 2022, reflecting the combined effect of increasing share price and relatively stable FCFE per share. A dramatic increase to 151.07 occurred in 2023, primarily driven by the significant decline in FCFE per share. The ratio then decreased to 65.45 in 2024, 53.74 in 2025, and 49.15 in 2026, coinciding with the substantial growth in FCFE per share. This suggests that while the share price continued to rise, the increasing FCFE per share tempered the ratio’s growth, and ultimately led to a decline from its peak in 2023.

The observed pattern indicates that the P/FCFE ratio is highly sensitive to changes in FCFE per share. The initial increase in the ratio was moderate, but the subsequent volatility highlights the importance of underlying cash flow generation. The recent decline in the P/FCFE ratio, despite continued share price appreciation, suggests that the market is recognizing the improving cash flow position of the equity.