Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.054x 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 ($-325.00 Million) by net assets ($6.02 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See operational self-sufficiency of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how Cleveland-Cliffs Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
VSXY
NYSE:VSXY
|
-0.162x |
|
GDS HLDGS LTD DL-00005
F:G401
|
0.035x |
|
BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A.
WAR:BNP
|
-0.277x |
|
AAK AB
ST:AAK
|
0.014x |
|
TG Therapeutics Inc
NASDAQ:TGTX
|
-0.031x |
|
Definity Financial Corp
TO:DFY
|
-0.030x |
|
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc
NYSE:LW
|
0.302x |
|
Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp
TO:TFPM
|
0.044x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc from 1989 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see CLF company net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $6.32 Billion | $-462.00 Million | -0.073x | -579.94% |
| 2024-12-31 | $6.90 Billion | $105.00 Million | 0.015x | -94.46% |
| 2023-12-31 | $8.12 Billion | $2.23 Billion | 0.275x | -8.75% |
| 2022-12-31 | $8.04 Billion | $2.42 Billion | 0.301x | -37.53% |
| 2021-12-31 | $5.77 Billion | $2.79 Billion | 0.482x | +532.62% |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.34 Billion | $-261.00 Million | -0.111x | -107.09% |
| 2019-12-31 | $357.90 Million | $562.50 Million | 1.572x | +39.33% |
| 2018-12-31 | $424.20 Million | $478.50 Million | 1.128x | +245.50% |
| 2017-12-31 | $-436.10 Million | $338.10 Million | -0.775x | -240.43% |
| 2016-12-31 | $-1.33 Billion | $303.00 Million | -0.228x | -1717.46% |
| 2015-12-31 | $-1.81 Billion | $22.70 Million | -0.013x | +94.07% |
| 2014-12-31 | $-1.70 Billion | $358.90 Million | -0.211x | -226.90% |
| 2013-12-31 | $6.88 Billion | $1.15 Billion | 0.166x | +86.38% |
| 2012-12-31 | $5.76 Billion | $514.50 Million | 0.089x | -73.56% |
| 2011-12-31 | $7.04 Billion | $2.38 Billion | 0.338x | -1.79% |
| 2010-12-31 | $3.84 Billion | $1.32 Billion | 0.344x | +369.78% |
| 2009-12-31 | $2.54 Billion | $185.70 Million | 0.073x | -84.95% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.75 Billion | $853.20 Million | 0.486x | +138.48% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.42 Billion | $288.90 Million | 0.204x | -52.21% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.00 Billion | $428.50 Million | 0.427x | -25.70% |
| 2005-12-31 | $895.80 Million | $514.60 Million | 0.574x | +325.60% |
| 2004-12-31 | $555.30 Million | $-141.40 Million | -0.255x | -248.07% |
| 2003-12-31 | $248.30 Million | $42.70 Million | 0.172x | -58.29% |
| 2002-12-31 | $99.20 Million | $40.90 Million | 0.412x | +2325.89% |
| 2001-12-31 | $400.10 Million | $6.80 Million | 0.017x | -74.15% |
| 2000-12-31 | $425.90 Million | $28.00 Million | 0.066x | +569.43% |
| 1999-12-31 | $407.30 Million | $4.00 Million | 0.010x | -95.33% |
| 1998-12-31 | $437.60 Million | $92.10 Million | 0.210x | +102.70% |
| 1997-12-31 | $407.40 Million | $42.30 Million | 0.104x | -53.86% |
| 1996-12-31 | $370.60 Million | $83.40 Million | 0.225x | +32.93% |
| 1995-12-31 | $342.60 Million | $58.00 Million | 0.169x | -68.60% |
| 1994-12-31 | $311.40 Million | $167.90 Million | 0.539x | +763.80% |
| 1993-12-31 | $280.70 Million | $-22.80 Million | -0.081x | -183.26% |
| 1992-12-31 | $269.60 Million | $26.30 Million | 0.098x | -69.20% |
| 1991-12-31 | $290.80 Million | $92.10 Million | 0.317x | +286.97% |
| 1990-12-31 | $290.80 Million | $23.80 Million | 0.082x | -81.41% |
| 1989-12-31 | $226.00 Million | $99.50 Million | 0.440x | -- |
About Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. operates as a steel producer in the United States and Canada. It offers hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated products, such as aluminized, electrogalvanized, and galvalume products, as well as galvanneal and hot-dipped galvanized products; stainless and electrical products, including GOES, NOES, and auto chrome; plate products; and slab and other steel products. The company a… Read more