Cardinal Health Inc Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Cardinal Health Inc 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.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Cardinal Health Inc (1990–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Cardinal Health Inc from 1990 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Cardinal Health Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View Cardinal Health Inc stock quote for real-time trading data and today's change.
Cardinal Health Inc Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Cardinal Health Inc cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
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. Also see Cardinal Health Inc (CAH) market capitalisation for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Siemens Healthineers AG
F:SHL
|
0.064x |
|
STANDARD CHART.UNSP.ADR/2
F:STD0
|
N/A |
|
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ)
ST:SEB-A
|
0.151x |
|
Comfort Systems USA Inc
NYSE:FIX
|
0.354x |
|
Teradyne Inc
NASDAQ:TER
|
0.101x |
|
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 |
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. Review CAH cash flow after capex ratio to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| 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