Smith & Nephew PLC (SN) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Smith & Nephew PLC (SN) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.166x 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 (GBX880.25 Million ≈ $107.10K USD) by net assets (GBX5.29 Billion ≈ $643.75K USD). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See SN net asset quality score to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Smith & Nephew PLC - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1991–2025)
This chart illustrates how Smith & Nephew PLC's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check Smith & Nephew PLC earnings quality ratio to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Smith & Nephew PLC Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Smith & Nephew PLC ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Rawlplug S.A.
WAR:RWL
|
0.070x |
|
Able Global Bhd
KLSE:7167
|
0.080x |
|
Bank Negara Indonesia Tbk
JK:BBNI
|
0.385x |
|
Value Valves Co Ltd
TWO:4580
|
0.051x |
|
Softronic AB
ST:SOF-B
|
0.055x |
|
MaxsMaking Inc. Class A Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:MAMK
|
N/A |
|
RTX A/S
CO:RTX
|
0.041x |
|
Shanghai Haixin Group Co Ltd B
SHG:900917
|
0.002x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Smith & Nephew PLC (1991–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Smith & Nephew PLC from 1991 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see market cap of Smith & Nephew PLC.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | GBX5.29 Billion ≈ $643.75K |
GBX1.31 Billion ≈ $159.63K |
0.248x | +32.27% |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX5.26 Billion ≈ $640.60K |
GBX987.00 Million ≈ $120.09K |
0.187x | +60.86% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX5.22 Billion ≈ $634.76K |
GBX608.00 Million ≈ $73.98K |
0.117x | +30.96% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX5.26 Billion ≈ $639.87K |
GBX468.00 Million ≈ $56.94K |
0.089x | -43.50% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX5.57 Billion ≈ $677.46K |
GBX877.00 Million ≈ $106.71K |
0.158x | -11.07% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX5.28 Billion ≈ $642.30K |
GBX935.00 Million ≈ $113.76K |
0.177x | -22.04% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX5.14 Billion ≈ $625.51K |
GBX1.17 Billion ≈ $142.11K |
0.227x | +18.94% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX4.87 Billion ≈ $593.02K |
GBX931.00 Million ≈ $113.28K |
0.191x | -18.62% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX4.64 Billion ≈ $565.04K |
GBX1.09 Billion ≈ $132.62K |
0.235x | +9.42% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX3.96 Billion ≈ $481.57K |
GBX849.00 Million ≈ $103.30K |
0.215x | -17.41% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX3.97 Billion ≈ $482.55K |
GBX1.03 Billion ≈ $125.32K |
0.260x | +53.62% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX4.04 Billion ≈ $491.55K |
GBX683.00 Million ≈ $83.10K |
0.169x | -21.09% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX4.05 Billion ≈ $492.40K |
GBX867.00 Million ≈ $105.49K |
0.214x | -7.75% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX3.88 Billion ≈ $472.57K |
GBX902.00 Million ≈ $109.75K |
0.232x | -12.10% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX3.19 Billion ≈ $387.77K |
GBX842.00 Million ≈ $102.45K |
0.264x | -14.71% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX2.77 Billion ≈ $337.39K |
GBX859.00 Million ≈ $104.52K |
0.310x | -6.12% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX2.18 Billion ≈ $265.12K |
GBX719.00 Million ≈ $87.48K |
0.330x | -0.95% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX1.70 Billion ≈ $206.72K |
GBX566.00 Million ≈ $68.87K |
0.333x | +42.68% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX1.82 Billion ≈ $220.95K |
GBX424.00 Million ≈ $51.59K |
0.233x | +44.20% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX2.17 Billion ≈ $264.51K |
GBX352.00 Million ≈ $42.83K |
0.162x | -10.64% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX1.44 Billion ≈ $174.60K |
GBX260.00 Million ≈ $31.63K |
0.181x | -32.84% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX1.35 Billion ≈ $163.83K |
GBX363.28 Million ≈ $44.20K |
0.270x | +11.54% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX1.14 Billion ≈ $139.23K |
GBX276.79 Million ≈ $33.68K |
0.242x | -17.01% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX833.21 Million ≈ $101.38K |
GBX242.85 Million ≈ $29.55K |
0.291x | +18.88% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX589.18 Million ≈ $71.69K |
GBX144.46 Million ≈ $17.58K |
0.245x | +120.17% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX399.84 Million ≈ $48.65K |
GBX-486.02 Million ≈ $-59.13K |
-1.216x | -1043.20% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX892.49 Million ≈ $108.59K |
GBX115.02 Million ≈ $13.99K |
0.129x | -11.38% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX805.88 Million ≈ $98.05K |
GBX117.19 Million ≈ $14.26K |
0.145x | -2.36% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX762.58 Million ≈ $92.78K |
GBX113.57 Million ≈ $13.82K |
0.149x | -21.88% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX745.62 Million ≈ $90.72K |
GBX142.14 Million ≈ $17.29K |
0.191x | +64.49% |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX625.35 Million ≈ $76.09K |
GBX72.47 Million ≈ $8.82K |
0.116x | -31.01% |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX697.12 Million ≈ $84.82K |
GBX117.10 Million ≈ $14.25K |
0.168x | +99.28% |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX514.17 Million ≈ $62.56K |
GBX43.34 Million ≈ $5.27K |
0.084x | -39.18% |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX549.35 Million ≈ $66.84K |
GBX76.14 Million ≈ $9.26K |
0.139x | -29.87% |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX538.71 Million ≈ $65.55K |
GBX106.47 Million ≈ $12.95K |
0.198x | -- |
About Smith & Nephew PLC
Smith & Nephew plc, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells medical devices and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally. The company operates in three segments: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT, and Advanced Wound Management. It offers knee implant products for knee replacement procedures; hip implants for revision procedures; t… Read more