Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (BLX) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (BLX) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.838x as of September 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 ($1.38 Billion) by net assets ($1.65 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See how many days can Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1992–2024)
This chart illustrates how Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
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Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.
NASDAQ:DCOM
|
0.032x |
|
Zhejiang Wolwo Bio-Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
SHE:300357
|
0.032x |
|
Shanghai DaZhong Public Utilities Group Co Ltd
SHG:600635
|
0.022x |
|
Crystal Growth & Energy Equipment Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688478
|
N/A |
|
Compania Nationala de Transport al Energiei Electrice Transelectrica SA
RO:TEL
|
0.054x |
|
Jiangsu Provincial Agricultural Reclamation and Development Co Ltd
SHG:601952
|
0.011x |
|
Dongfeng Automobile Co Ltd
SHG:600006
|
0.072x |
|
FRIEDR.VORW.GRP. ADR/025
F:VH20
|
0.147x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (1992–2024)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc from 1992 to 2024. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see market value of Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $1.34 Billion | $-1.13 Billion | -0.843x | -195.55% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.20 Billion | $1.06 Billion | 0.882x | +222.58% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.07 Billion | $-769.65 Million | -0.720x | +18.11% |
| 2021-12-31 | $991.79 Million | $-871.71 Million | -0.879x | -173.13% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.04 Billion | $1.25 Billion | 1.202x | +1421.26% |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.02 Billion | $-92.43 Million | -0.091x | +47.94% |
| 2018-12-31 | $993.59 Million | $-173.59 Million | -0.175x | -125.43% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.04 Billion | $716.35 Million | 0.687x | -11.40% |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.01 Billion | $784.08 Million | 0.775x | +79.66% |
| 2015-12-31 | $971.93 Million | $419.43 Million | 0.432x | +130.65% |
| 2014-12-31 | $911.04 Million | $170.45 Million | 0.187x | +194.60% |
| 2013-12-31 | $859.00 Million | $54.55 Million | 0.064x | -45.94% |
| 2012-12-31 | $826.48 Million | $97.09 Million | 0.117x | -50.12% |
| 2011-12-31 | $765.00 Million | $180.19 Million | 0.236x | +144.28% |
| 2010-12-31 | $716.00 Million | $69.04 Million | 0.096x | +272.89% |
| 2009-12-31 | $675.64 Million | $17.47 Million | 0.026x | -70.37% |
| 2008-12-31 | $579.01 Million | $50.54 Million | 0.087x | -63.59% |
| 2007-12-31 | $612.25 Million | $146.75 Million | 0.240x | +560.16% |
| 2006-12-31 | $583.89 Million | $-30.41 Million | -0.052x | -217.86% |
| 2005-12-31 | $621.93 Million | $27.49 Million | 0.044x | +13.62% |
| 2004-12-31 | $663.99 Million | $25.83 Million | 0.039x | -29.77% |
| 2003-12-31 | $584.33 Million | $32.36 Million | 0.055x | -83.27% |
| 2002-12-31 | $341.40 Million | $113.04 Million | 0.331x | +91.91% |
| 2001-12-31 | $613.65 Million | $105.88 Million | 0.173x | +30.73% |
| 2000-12-31 | $715.02 Million | $94.37 Million | 0.132x | +1.27% |
| 1999-12-31 | $697.32 Million | $90.88 Million | 0.130x | -22.29% |
| 1998-12-31 | $623.70 Million | $104.60 Million | 0.168x | -19.44% |
| 1997-12-31 | $575.50 Million | $119.80 Million | 0.208x | +13.13% |
| 1996-12-31 | $516.30 Million | $95.00 Million | 0.184x | -5.94% |
| 1995-12-31 | $446.80 Million | $87.40 Million | 0.196x | +80.06% |
| 1994-12-31 | $386.60 Million | $42.00 Million | 0.109x | -37.37% |
| 1992-12-31 | $232.90 Million | $40.40 Million | 0.173x | -- |
About Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A., a multinational bank, engages in financing of foreign trade and economic integration in Latin America and the Caribbean. It operates through two segments, Commercial and Treasury. The company accepts deposits. It also offers products and services, such as origination of bilateral short- and medium-term loans, structured and syndicated credits, an… Read more