Tesla Inc (TSLA) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Tesla Inc (TSLA) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.046x 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 ($3.94 Billion) by net assets ($84.75 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See Tesla Inc (TSLA) net asset quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Tesla Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (2007–2025)
This chart illustrates how Tesla Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check Tesla Inc cash flow quality index to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Tesla Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Tesla Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Meta Platforms Inc.
NASDAQ:META
|
0.132x |
|
Meta Platforms Inc.
SA:M1TA34
|
0.132x |
|
Broadcom Inc
NASDAQ:AVGO
|
0.103x |
|
Alphabet Inc Class C
NASDAQ:GOOG
|
0.096x |
|
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
KO:005930
|
0.055x |
|
Walmart Inc
SA:WALM34
|
0.286x |
|
Eli Lilly and Company
NYSE:LLY
|
0.370x |
|
Walmart Inc. Common Stock
NYSE:WMT
|
0.095x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Tesla Inc (2007–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Tesla Inc from 2007 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see TSLA market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $82.86 Billion | $14.75 Billion | 0.178x | -12.13% |
| 2024-12-31 | $73.68 Billion | $14.92 Billion | 0.203x | -2.81% |
| 2023-12-31 | $63.61 Billion | $13.26 Billion | 0.208x | -35.04% |
| 2022-12-31 | $45.90 Billion | $14.72 Billion | 0.321x | -13.46% |
| 2021-12-31 | $31.02 Billion | $11.50 Billion | 0.371x | +47.70% |
| 2020-12-31 | $23.68 Billion | $5.94 Billion | 0.251x | -15.37% |
| 2019-12-31 | $8.11 Billion | $2.40 Billion | 0.297x | -10.77% |
| 2018-12-31 | $6.31 Billion | $2.10 Billion | 0.332x | +3168.51% |
| 2017-12-31 | $5.63 Billion | $-61.00 Million | -0.011x | +48.35% |
| 2016-12-31 | $5.91 Billion | $-123.83 Million | -0.021x | +95.67% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.08 Billion | $-524.50 Million | -0.484x | -669.58% |
| 2014-12-31 | $911.71 Million | $-57.34 Million | -0.063x | -115.84% |
| 2013-12-31 | $667.12 Million | $264.80 Million | 0.397x | +118.76% |
| 2012-12-31 | $124.70 Million | $-263.81 Million | -2.116x | -314.46% |
| 2011-12-31 | $224.04 Million | $-114.36 Million | -0.510x | +17.31% |
| 2010-12-31 | $207.05 Million | $-127.82 Million | -0.617x | -293.64% |
| 2009-12-31 | $-253.52 Million | $-80.83 Million | 0.319x | +21.48% |
| 2008-12-31 | $-199.71 Million | $-52.41 Million | 0.262x | -42.16% |
| 2007-12-31 | $-117.85 Million | $-53.47 Million | 0.454x | -- |
About Tesla Inc
Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Automotive; and Energy Generation and Storage. The company offers electric vehicles, as well as sells automotive regulatory credits; and non-warranty maintenance services and collision, a… Read more