SBA Communications Corp (SBAC) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, SBA Communications Corp (SBAC) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.088x as of June 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 ($407.18 Million) by net assets ($-4.63 Billion). 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 SBA Communications Corp for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
SBA Communications Corp - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1998–2025)
This chart illustrates how SBA Communications Corp's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
SBA Communications Corp Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of SBA Communications Corp ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Explore earnings quality score of SBA Communications Corp to measure how well operating cash flow supports reported net income.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
EDP-ENERG.PORTUG. ADR/10
F:EDPA
|
0.053x |
|
Southwest Airlines Company
NYSE:LUV
|
0.206x |
|
China Coal Energy Co Ltd
SHG:601898
|
0.061x |
|
Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co.Ltd
SHE:000792
|
0.051x |
|
NN GROUP NV UNSP.ADR/1
F:2NN0
|
N/A |
|
Fidelity National Information Services Inc
NYSE:FIS
|
0.076x |
|
ZTE Corp
SHE:000063
|
0.036x |
|
China United Network Communications Ltd
SHG:600050
|
0.087x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for SBA Communications Corp (1998–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of SBA Communications Corp from 1998 to 2025. View SBA Communications Corp stock quote for real-time trading data and today's change.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $-4.78 Billion | $1.29 Billion | -0.270x | -2.42% |
| 2024-12-31 | $-5.06 Billion | $1.33 Billion | -0.264x | +12.20% |
| 2023-12-31 | $-5.14 Billion | $1.54 Billion | -0.301x | -19.69% |
| 2022-12-31 | $-5.24 Billion | $1.32 Billion | -0.251x | -11.20% |
| 2021-12-31 | $-5.27 Billion | $1.19 Billion | -0.226x | +3.50% |
| 2020-12-31 | $-4.81 Billion | $1.13 Billion | -0.234x | +13.20% |
| 2019-12-31 | $-3.65 Billion | $984.89 Million | -0.270x | -6.90% |
| 2018-12-31 | $-3.38 Billion | $852.14 Million | -0.252x | +19.98% |
| 2017-12-31 | $-2.60 Billion | $819.61 Million | -0.315x | +13.67% |
| 2016-12-31 | $-2.00 Billion | $729.03 Million | -0.365x | +15.46% |
| 2015-12-31 | $-1.71 Billion | $737.17 Million | -0.432x | +58.30% |
| 2014-12-31 | $-660.80 Million | $684.66 Million | -1.036x | -174.45% |
| 2013-12-31 | $356.97 Million | $496.81 Million | 1.392x | +169.55% |
| 2012-12-31 | $664.70 Million | $343.21 Million | 0.516x | -99.84% |
| 2011-12-31 | $751.00K | $249.06 Million | 331.635x | +54327.53% |
| 2010-12-31 | $330.13 Million | $201.16 Million | 0.609x | +64.25% |
| 2009-12-31 | $599.95 Million | $222.56 Million | 0.371x | +5.02% |
| 2008-12-31 | $491.76 Million | $173.70 Million | 0.353x | -3.06% |
| 2007-12-31 | $337.39 Million | $122.93 Million | 0.364x | +85.12% |
| 2006-12-31 | $385.92 Million | $75.96 Million | 0.197x | -67.79% |
| 2005-12-31 | $81.43 Million | $49.77 Million | 0.611x | +481.20% |
| 2004-12-31 | $-88.67 Million | $14.22 Million | -0.160x | +76.40% |
| 2003-12-31 | $43.88 Million | $-29.81 Million | -0.679x | -8208.22% |
| 2002-12-31 | $185.47 Million | $1.55 Million | 0.008x | -70.96% |
| 2001-12-31 | $450.64 Million | $13.00 Million | 0.029x | -67.33% |
| 2000-12-31 | $538.16 Million | $47.52 Million | 0.088x | -81.42% |
| 1999-12-31 | $48.60 Million | $23.10 Million | 0.475x | -52.47% |
| 1998-12-31 | $7.50 Million | $7.50 Million | 1.000x | -- |
About SBA Communications Corp
SBA Communications Corporation is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure including towers, buildings, rooftops, distributed antenna systems and small cells. With a portfolio of more than 46,000 communications sites throughout the Americas and in Africa, SBA is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol SBAC. Our organization is part of the S&P 500 and one of the… Read more