BAE Systems plc (BA) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, BAE Systems plc (BA) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.265x as of December 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow (GBX3.16 Billion ≈ $384.85K USD) by net assets (GBX11.94 Billion ≈ $1.45 Million USD). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See BAE Systems plc (BA) balance sheet quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
BAE Systems plc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1991–2025)
This chart illustrates how BAE Systems plc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check BA cash flow quality score to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
BAE Systems plc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of BAE Systems plc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
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Hunan Airbluer Environmental Protection Technology Co. Ltd.
SHE:301259
|
N/A |
|
Shanghai Pudong Road & Bridge Construction Co Ltd
SHG:600284
|
0.035x |
|
We Buy Cars Hlds Ltd
JSE:WBC
|
N/A |
|
Finnair Oyj
HE:FIA1S
|
0.160x |
|
Red Violet Inc
NASDAQ:RDVT
|
0.100x |
|
Zhejiang Tony Electronic Co Ltd
SHG:603595
|
0.050x |
|
Halo Microelectronics Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688173
|
N/A |
|
Thanh Thanh Cong Tay Ninh JSC
VN:SBT
|
0.001x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for BAE Systems plc (1991–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of BAE Systems plc from 1991 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see market cap of BAE Systems plc.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | GBX11.94 Billion ≈ $1.45 Million |
GBX3.30 Billion ≈ $401.27K |
0.276x | -17.10% |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX11.78 Billion ≈ $1.43 Million |
GBX3.92 Billion ≈ $477.56K |
0.333x | -4.95% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX10.72 Billion ≈ $1.30 Million |
GBX3.76 Billion ≈ $457.48K |
0.351x | +53.20% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX12.40 Billion ≈ $1.51 Million |
GBX2.84 Billion ≈ $345.42K |
0.229x | -20.74% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX8.47 Billion ≈ $1.03 Million |
GBX2.45 Billion ≈ $297.73K |
0.289x | +38.66% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX5.60 Billion ≈ $681.24K |
GBX1.17 Billion ≈ $141.87K |
0.208x | -21.29% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX6.04 Billion ≈ $734.41K |
GBX1.60 Billion ≈ $194.31K |
0.265x | +23.87% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX5.62 Billion ≈ $683.55K |
GBX1.20 Billion ≈ $146.01K |
0.214x | -46.46% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX4.75 Billion ≈ $578.55K |
GBX1.90 Billion ≈ $230.81K |
0.399x | +12.45% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX3.46 Billion ≈ $421.47K |
GBX1.23 Billion ≈ $149.53K |
0.355x | +31.82% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX3.00 Billion ≈ $365.26K |
GBX808.00 Million ≈ $98.31K |
0.269x | -24.48% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX1.88 Billion ≈ $228.38K |
GBX669.00 Million ≈ $81.40K |
0.356x | +1207.49% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX3.42 Billion ≈ $415.87K |
GBX-110.00 Million ≈ $-13.38K |
-0.032x | -105.59% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX3.77 Billion ≈ $459.19K |
GBX2.17 Billion ≈ $264.39K |
0.576x | +413.54% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX4.30 Billion ≈ $523.06K |
GBX482.00 Million ≈ $58.65K |
0.112x | -37.03% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX5.40 Billion ≈ $657.39K |
GBX962.00 Million ≈ $117.05K |
0.178x | -49.16% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX4.66 Billion ≈ $567.35K |
GBX1.63 Billion ≈ $198.69K |
0.350x | +61.25% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX7.29 Billion ≈ $886.86K |
GBX1.58 Billion ≈ $192.61K |
0.217x | -31.32% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX6.00 Billion ≈ $730.27K |
GBX1.90 Billion ≈ $230.93K |
0.316x | +155.33% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX4.13 Billion ≈ $502.99K |
GBX512.00 Million ≈ $62.30K |
0.124x | -82.01% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX2.80 Billion ≈ $341.17K |
GBX1.93 Billion ≈ $234.83K |
0.688x | -15.23% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX2.67 Billion ≈ $324.25K |
GBX2.16 Billion ≈ $263.30K |
0.812x | +760.51% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX5.61 Billion ≈ $682.09K |
GBX529.00 Million ≈ $64.36K |
0.094x | +264.05% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX5.68 Billion ≈ $691.70K |
GBX-327.00 Million ≈ $-39.79K |
-0.058x | -274.08% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX6.66 Billion ≈ $810.09K |
GBX220.00 Million ≈ $26.77K |
0.033x | -84.95% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX7.08 Billion ≈ $861.07K |
GBX1.55 Billion ≈ $189.08K |
0.220x | +693.60% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX7.45 Billion ≈ $905.84K |
GBX206.00 Million ≈ $25.06K |
0.028x | +109.30% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX2.03 Billion ≈ $246.51K |
GBX-603.00 Million ≈ $-73.37K |
-0.298x | -281.58% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX1.45 Billion ≈ $176.67K |
GBX238.00 Million ≈ $28.96K |
0.164x | -44.85% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX1.71 Billion ≈ $207.57K |
GBX507.00 Million ≈ $61.69K |
0.297x | +469.51% |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX939.00 Million ≈ $114.25K |
GBX49.00 Million ≈ $5.96K |
0.052x | +113.14% |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX856.00 Million ≈ $104.15K |
GBX-340.00 Million ≈ $-41.37K |
-0.397x | -545.84% |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX1.55 Billion ≈ $188.47K |
GBX138.00 Million ≈ $16.79K |
0.089x | +998.92% |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX2.02 Billion ≈ $245.53K |
GBX-20.00 Million ≈ $-2.43K |
-0.010x | +88.48% |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX2.96 Billion ≈ $360.63K |
GBX-255.00 Million ≈ $-31.03K |
-0.086x | -- |
About BAE Systems plc
BAE Systems plc provides defense, aerospace, and security solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Australia, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Electronic Systems, Platforms & Services, Air, Maritime, and Cyber & Intelligence. The Electronic Systems segment offers electronic warfare systems, navigation sys… Read more