Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.100x as of March 2026. 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 ($87.90 Million) by net assets ($877.30 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See debt-free asset ratio of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1990–2025)
This chart illustrates how Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check cash flow quality index of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
DB HiTek Co Ltd
KO:000990
|
0.037x |
|
NuVista Energy Ltd.
TO:NVA
|
0.040x |
|
OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd
NASDAQ:OSW
|
0.016x |
|
Shanghai Originaldow Advanced
SHG:603991
|
0.001x |
|
Cembra Money Bank AG
SW:CMBN
|
0.051x |
|
Liontown Resources Ltd
AU:LTR
|
-0.071x |
|
Netskope, Inc. Class A Common Stock
NASDAQ:NTSK
|
0.093x |
|
Aroundtown SA
F:AT1
|
0.014x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (1990–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation from 1990 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see market value of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $826.10 Million | $111.40 Million | 0.135x | -46.09% |
| 2024-12-31 | $668.00 Million | $167.10 Million | 0.250x | -23.01% |
| 2023-12-31 | $652.20 Million | $211.90 Million | 0.325x | +425.00% |
| 2022-12-31 | $631.20 Million | $-63.10 Million | -0.100x | -187.19% |
| 2021-12-31 | $692.50 Million | $79.40 Million | 0.115x | -59.41% |
| 2020-12-31 | $732.40 Million | $206.90 Million | 0.282x | -10.75% |
| 2019-12-31 | $733.90 Million | $232.30 Million | 0.317x | +56.03% |
| 2018-12-31 | $740.40 Million | $150.20 Million | 0.203x | +6.99% |
| 2017-12-31 | $746.30 Million | $141.50 Million | 0.190x | -7.14% |
| 2016-12-31 | $804.70 Million | $164.30 Million | 0.204x | -0.43% |
| 2015-12-31 | $774.40 Million | $158.80 Million | 0.205x | +67.87% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.02 Billion | $124.10 Million | 0.122x | +18.57% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.08 Billion | $111.70 Million | 0.103x | -27.61% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.07 Billion | $152.40 Million | 0.142x | +93.16% |
| 2011-12-31 | $852.30 Million | $62.80 Million | 0.074x | +1.38% |
| 2010-12-31 | $912.20 Million | $66.30 Million | 0.073x | -48.71% |
| 2009-12-31 | $901.20 Million | $127.70 Million | 0.142x | +138.11% |
| 2008-12-31 | $788.10 Million | $46.90 Million | 0.060x | -56.71% |
| 2007-12-31 | $942.80 Million | $129.60 Million | 0.137x | +171.05% |
| 2006-12-31 | $370.70 Million | $18.80 Million | 0.051x | +1042.43% |
| 2005-12-31 | $-3.14 Billion | $16.90 Million | -0.005x | -133.75% |
| 2004-12-31 | $-2.38 Billion | $-38.00 Million | 0.016x | -70.70% |
| 2003-12-31 | $-1.62 Billion | $-88.00 Million | 0.054x | +5.75% |
| 2002-12-31 | $-963.80 Million | $-49.60 Million | 0.051x | +106.65% |
| 2001-12-31 | $-322.60 Million | $249.80 Million | -0.774x | -267.77% |
| 2000-12-31 | $183.30 Million | $84.60 Million | 0.462x | +193.22% |
| 1999-12-31 | $183.00 Million | $-90.60 Million | -0.495x | -170.39% |
| 1998-12-31 | $242.70 Million | $170.70 Million | 0.703x | +282.46% |
| 1997-12-31 | $244.70 Million | $45.00 Million | 0.184x | +60.39% |
| 1996-12-31 | $191.00 Million | $21.90 Million | 0.115x | -82.57% |
| 1995-12-31 | $180.40 Million | $118.70 Million | 0.658x | +312.69% |
| 1994-12-31 | $133.50 Million | $-41.30 Million | -0.309x | -271.81% |
| 1993-12-31 | $134.40 Million | $24.20 Million | 0.180x | +358.78% |
| 1992-12-31 | $670.10 Million | $26.30 Million | 0.039x | -80.68% |
| 1991-12-31 | $664.70 Million | $135.00 Million | 0.203x | -62.46% |
| 1990-12-31 | $356.00 Million | $192.60 Million | 0.541x | -- |
About Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells semi-fabricated specialty aluminum mill products. It offers flat-rolled plate, sheet, and coil; extruded rod, bar, hollows, and shapes; drawn rod, bar, pipe, tube, and wire; and cast aluminum products. The company also offers aero/HS products, such as heat-treated plates and sheets, hard alloy extruded shapes, col… Read more