Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.119x 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 ($2.43 Billion) by net assets ($20.38 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See DAL net asset quality score to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Delta Air Lines Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how Delta Air Lines Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check DAL cash flow quality index to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Delta Air Lines Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Delta Air Lines Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Edwards Lifesciences Corp
NYSE:EW
|
0.004x |
|
MERCEDES-BENZ GRP ADR/1/4
F:DAII
|
0.029x |
|
GALDERMA GROUP AG
NYSE:GALDY
|
N/A |
|
Ambev S.A.
SA:ABEV3
|
0.035x |
|
Ambev S.A
MX:ABEVN
|
0.075x |
|
AutoZone Inc
NYSE:AZO
|
-0.128x |
|
LONDON ST.EX.UNSP.ADRS1/2
F:LS4D
|
N/A |
|
eBay Inc
NASDAQ:EBAY
|
0.220x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Delta Air Lines Inc (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Delta Air Lines Inc from 1989 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see DAL market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $20.75 Billion | $8.34 Billion | 0.402x | -23.40% |
| 2024-12-31 | $15.29 Billion | $8.03 Billion | 0.525x | -9.85% |
| 2023-12-31 | $11.11 Billion | $6.46 Billion | 0.582x | -39.92% |
| 2022-12-31 | $6.57 Billion | $6.36 Billion | 0.969x | +15.76% |
| 2021-12-31 | $3.90 Billion | $3.26 Billion | 0.837x | +133.85% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.53 Billion | $-3.79 Billion | -2.473x | -550.01% |
| 2019-12-31 | $15.36 Billion | $8.44 Billion | 0.549x | +7.25% |
| 2018-12-31 | $13.69 Billion | $7.01 Billion | 0.512x | +20.92% |
| 2017-12-31 | $12.15 Billion | $5.15 Billion | 0.424x | -27.78% |
| 2016-12-31 | $12.28 Billion | $7.21 Billion | 0.587x | -19.71% |
| 2015-12-31 | $10.85 Billion | $7.93 Billion | 0.731x | +30.11% |
| 2014-12-31 | $8.81 Billion | $4.95 Billion | 0.562x | +45.16% |
| 2013-12-31 | $11.64 Billion | $4.50 Billion | 0.387x | +133.29% |
| 2012-12-31 | $-2.13 Billion | $2.48 Billion | -1.162x | +42.77% |
| 2011-12-31 | $-1.40 Billion | $2.83 Billion | -2.030x | -164.01% |
| 2010-12-31 | $893.00 Million | $2.83 Billion | 3.171x | +101.15% |
| 2009-12-31 | $-5.00 Million | $1.38 Billion | -275.800x | -12971.01% |
| 2008-12-31 | $809.00 Million | $-1.71 Billion | -2.110x | -439.66% |
| 2007-12-31 | $2.21 Billion | $1.37 Billion | 0.621x | +950.36% |
| 2006-12-31 | $-13.59 Billion | $993.00 Million | -0.073x | -313.06% |
| 2005-12-31 | $-9.89 Billion | $175.00 Million | -0.018x | -109.13% |
| 2004-12-31 | $-5.80 Billion | $-1.12 Billion | 0.194x | +110.35% |
| 2003-12-31 | $-242.00 Million | $453.00 Million | -1.872x | -686.53% |
| 2002-12-31 | $893.00 Million | $285.00 Million | 0.319x | +409.69% |
| 2001-12-31 | $3.77 Billion | $236.00 Million | 0.063x | -87.46% |
| 2000-12-31 | $5.80 Billion | $2.90 Billion | 0.499x | -24.16% |
| 1999-12-31 | $4.45 Billion | $2.93 Billion | 0.658x | -48.04% |
| 1998-12-31 | $2.30 Billion | $2.92 Billion | 1.267x | +34.31% |
| 1997-12-31 | $2.16 Billion | $2.04 Billion | 0.944x | +79.62% |
| 1996-12-31 | $2.65 Billion | $1.39 Billion | 0.525x | +22.37% |
| 1995-12-31 | $2.60 Billion | $1.11 Billion | 0.429x | -44.88% |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.70 Billion | $1.32 Billion | 0.779x | -13.71% |
| 1993-12-31 | $1.47 Billion | $1.32 Billion | 0.903x | +105.86% |
| 1992-12-31 | $1.54 Billion | $676.90 Million | 0.438x | -16.13% |
| 1991-12-31 | $286.00 Million | $149.50 Million | 0.523x | -65.42% |
| 1990-12-31 | $214.20 Million | $323.80 Million | 1.512x | +148.70% |
| 1989-12-31 | $1.32 Billion | $803.80 Million | 0.608x | -- |
About Delta Air Lines Inc
Delta Air Lines, Inc. provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Airline and Refinery. Its domestic network centered on core hubs in Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and Salt Lake City, as well as coastal hub positions in Boston, Los Angeles, New York-LaGuardia, New York-JFK, and Seattl… Read more