Cardinal Health Inc (CAH) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Cardinal Health Inc (CAH) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.682x 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 ($1.82 Billion) by net assets ($-2.67 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See Cardinal Health Inc (CAH) net asset quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Cardinal Health Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1990–2025)
This chart illustrates how Cardinal Health Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check CAH cash flow quality index to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Cardinal Health Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Cardinal Health Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Goodman Group
AU:GMG
|
0.025x |
|
STANDARD CHART.UNSP.ADR/2
F:STD0
|
N/A |
|
Waste Connections Inc
TO:WCN
|
0.293x |
|
Ambev S.A.
F:AMNA
|
0.149x |
|
ST GOBAIN ADR 1/5/EO 4
F:GOBU
|
N/A |
|
HEINEKEN SP. ADR 1/2
F:HNK2
|
N/A |
|
ASM INTL N.V. NY/1 EO-04
F:AVSN
|
0.010x |
|
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited
NSE:ADANIPORTS
|
0.096x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Cardinal Health Inc (1990–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Cardinal Health Inc from 1990 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see CAH market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | $-2.63 Billion | $2.40 Billion | -0.910x | +22.30% |
| 2024-06-30 | $-3.21 Billion | $3.76 Billion | -1.171x | -21.99% |
| 2023-06-30 | $-2.96 Billion | $2.84 Billion | -0.960x | +78.29% |
| 2022-06-30 | $-706.00 Million | $3.12 Billion | -4.422x | -426.61% |
| 2021-06-30 | $1.79 Billion | $2.43 Billion | 1.354x | +23.79% |
| 2020-06-30 | $1.79 Billion | $1.96 Billion | 1.094x | +154.35% |
| 2019-06-30 | $6.33 Billion | $2.72 Billion | 0.430x | -5.87% |
| 2018-06-30 | $6.06 Billion | $2.77 Billion | 0.457x | +163.46% |
| 2017-06-30 | $6.83 Billion | $1.18 Billion | 0.173x | -61.65% |
| 2016-06-30 | $6.57 Billion | $2.97 Billion | 0.452x | +11.36% |
| 2015-06-30 | $6.26 Billion | $2.54 Billion | 0.406x | +2.97% |
| 2014-06-30 | $6.40 Billion | $2.52 Billion | 0.394x | +36.42% |
| 2013-06-30 | $5.97 Billion | $1.73 Billion | 0.289x | +53.47% |
| 2012-06-30 | $6.24 Billion | $1.18 Billion | 0.188x | -21.01% |
| 2011-06-30 | $5.85 Billion | $1.39 Billion | 0.238x | -41.05% |
| 2010-06-30 | $5.28 Billion | $2.13 Billion | 0.404x | +125.16% |
| 2009-06-30 | $8.72 Billion | $1.57 Billion | 0.180x | -7.96% |
| 2008-06-30 | $7.75 Billion | $1.51 Billion | 0.195x | +17.71% |
| 2007-06-30 | $7.38 Billion | $1.22 Billion | 0.166x | -34.68% |
| 2006-06-30 | $8.43 Billion | $2.14 Billion | 0.254x | -21.50% |
| 2005-06-30 | $8.81 Billion | $2.85 Billion | 0.323x | -1.73% |
| 2004-06-30 | $7.98 Billion | $2.62 Billion | 0.329x | +81.97% |
| 2003-06-30 | $7.73 Billion | $1.40 Billion | 0.181x | +17.50% |
| 2002-06-30 | $6.39 Billion | $983.90 Million | 0.154x | -4.01% |
| 2001-06-30 | $5.44 Billion | $871.70 Million | 0.160x | +10.54% |
| 2000-06-30 | $4.40 Billion | $638.20 Million | 0.145x | +49.76% |
| 1999-06-30 | $3.57 Billion | $345.70 Million | 0.097x | +99.98% |
| 1998-06-30 | $2.95 Billion | $143.10 Million | 0.048x | +64.58% |
| 1997-06-30 | $1.33 Billion | $39.20 Million | 0.029x | -75.06% |
| 1996-06-30 | $1.04 Billion | $122.20 Million | 0.118x | +515.95% |
| 1995-06-30 | $548.20 Million | $10.50 Million | 0.019x | +109.42% |
| 1994-06-30 | $368.50 Million | $-74.90 Million | -0.203x | -148.78% |
| 1993-06-30 | $255.60 Million | $106.50 Million | 0.417x | +197.41% |
| 1992-06-30 | $219.30 Million | $-93.80 Million | -0.428x | -253.51% |
| 1991-06-30 | $193.40 Million | $-23.40 Million | -0.121x | -185.38% |
| 1990-06-30 | $124.90 Million | $17.70 Million | 0.142x | -- |
About Cardinal Health Inc
Cardinal Health, Inc. operates as a healthcare services and products company in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments: Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions, and Global Medical Products and Distribution. The company provides customized solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, physician offices, and pa… Read more