BAE Systems plc Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
BAE Systems plc 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. Also see market cap of BAE Systems plc for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of BAE Systems plc (1991–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of BAE Systems plc from 1991 to 2025. This chart illustrates how BAE Systems plc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View BA live share price for real-time trading data and today's change.
BAE Systems plc Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
BAE Systems plc cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
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. Review BAE Systems plc (BA) free cash flow to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Power Mech Projects Limited
NSE:POWERMECH
|
0.087x |
|
UBISOFT ENTMT ADR 1/5
F:UEN0
|
N/A |
|
Cathay Real Estate Development Co Ltd
TW:2501
|
0.003x |
|
Unilumin Group Co Ltd
SHE:300232
|
0.035x |
|
Hunan Jiudian Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
SHE:300705
|
0.066x |
|
Ads Tec Energy PLC
NASDAQ:ADSE
|
1.821x |
|
Jiangsu Lianyungang Port Co Ltd
SHG:601008
|
-0.038x |
|
CTO Realty Growth Inc
NYSE:CTO
|
0.030x |
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. Also see total assets of BAE Systems plc for a full breakdown of the balance sheet.
| 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