Best Buy Co. Inc (BBY) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Best Buy Co. Inc (BBY) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.037x as of October 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 ($-99.00 Million) by net assets ($2.65 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See BBY net asset quality score to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Best Buy Co. Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1990–2025)
This chart illustrates how Best Buy Co. Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check BBY operating cash flow to net income to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Best Buy Co. Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Best Buy Co. Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Euronext N.V.
PA:ENX
|
0.018x |
|
Bajaj Holdings & Investment Limited
NSE:BAJAJHLDNG
|
-0.044x |
|
Pershing Square Inc.
NYSE:PS
|
0.099x |
|
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited
NSE:APOLLOHOSP
|
0.139x |
|
REA Group Limited
F:R9C
|
0.068x |
|
Carlisle Companies Incorporated
NYSE:CSL
|
-0.027x |
|
Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc.
NASDAQ:COKE
|
-0.283x |
|
Lamar Advertising Company
NASDAQ:LAMR
|
0.279x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Best Buy Co. Inc (1990–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Best Buy Co. Inc from 1990 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see market value of Best Buy Co. Inc.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | $2.81 Billion | $2.10 Billion | 0.747x | +55.17% |
| 2024-01-31 | $3.05 Billion | $1.47 Billion | 0.481x | -26.22% |
| 2023-01-31 | $2.79 Billion | $1.82 Billion | 0.653x | -39.40% |
| 2022-01-31 | $3.02 Billion | $3.25 Billion | 1.077x | +0.25% |
| 2021-01-31 | $4.59 Billion | $4.93 Billion | 1.074x | +45.69% |
| 2020-01-31 | $3.48 Billion | $2.56 Billion | 0.737x | +1.22% |
| 2019-01-31 | $3.31 Billion | $2.41 Billion | 0.728x | +22.88% |
| 2018-01-31 | $3.61 Billion | $2.14 Billion | 0.593x | +9.68% |
| 2017-01-31 | $4.71 Billion | $2.54 Billion | 0.540x | +78.98% |
| 2016-01-31 | $4.38 Billion | $1.32 Billion | 0.302x | -21.97% |
| 2015-01-31 | $5.00 Billion | $1.94 Billion | 0.387x | +41.11% |
| 2014-01-31 | $3.99 Billion | $1.09 Billion | 0.274x | -35.77% |
| 2013-01-31 | $3.71 Billion | $1.59 Billion | 0.427x | -43.39% |
| 2012-01-31 | $4.37 Billion | $3.29 Billion | 0.754x | +362.18% |
| 2011-01-31 | $7.29 Billion | $1.19 Billion | 0.163x | -48.48% |
| 2010-01-31 | $6.96 Billion | $2.21 Billion | 0.317x | -12.98% |
| 2009-01-31 | $5.16 Billion | $1.88 Billion | 0.364x | -18.67% |
| 2008-01-31 | $4.52 Billion | $2.02 Billion | 0.448x | +58.42% |
| 2007-01-31 | $6.24 Billion | $1.76 Billion | 0.283x | -12.37% |
| 2006-01-31 | $5.26 Billion | $1.70 Billion | 0.322x | -22.08% |
| 2005-01-31 | $4.45 Billion | $1.84 Billion | 0.414x | +4.04% |
| 2004-01-31 | $3.42 Billion | $1.36 Billion | 0.398x | +62.79% |
| 2003-01-31 | $2.73 Billion | $667.00 Million | 0.244x | -60.97% |
| 2002-01-31 | $2.52 Billion | $1.58 Billion | 0.626x | +41.11% |
| 2001-01-31 | $1.82 Billion | $808.20 Million | 0.444x | -36.05% |
| 2000-01-31 | $1.10 Billion | $760.23 Million | 0.694x | +11.43% |
| 1999-01-31 | $1.06 Billion | $662.40 Million | 0.622x | -9.61% |
| 1998-01-31 | $787.60 Million | $542.40 Million | 0.689x | +2356.08% |
| 1997-01-31 | $668.30 Million | $-20.40 Million | -0.031x | -120.30% |
| 1996-01-31 | $661.60 Million | $99.50 Million | 0.150x | +343.73% |
| 1995-01-31 | $606.10 Million | $-37.40 Million | -0.062x | +84.77% |
| 1994-01-31 | $311.40 Million | $-126.20 Million | -0.405x | -138.32% |
| 1993-01-31 | $182.30 Million | $-31.00 Million | -0.170x | -525.39% |
| 1992-01-31 | $157.60 Million | $6.30 Million | 0.040x | -89.51% |
| 1991-01-31 | $56.70 Million | $21.60 Million | 0.381x | -26.26% |
| 1990-01-31 | $66.20 Million | $34.20 Million | 0.517x | -- |
About Best Buy Co. Inc
Best Buy Co., Inc. offers technology products and solutions in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It provides computing and mobile phone products, such as desktops, notebooks, and peripherals; mobile phones comprising related mobile network carrier commissions; networking products; tablets covering e-readers; smartwatches; and consumer electronics consisting of digital imaging, healt… Read more