HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.743x as of June 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 ($2.33 Billion) by net assets ($-3.14 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. Also see HCA market cap overview for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1990–2025)
This chart illustrates how HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of HCA Healthcare, Inc. ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Explore HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) cash earnings ratio to measure how well operating cash flow supports reported net income.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
KKR & Co. Inc.
NYSE:KKR
|
0.024x |
|
Duke Energy Corporation
NYSE:DUK
|
0.049x |
|
CHRISTIAN DIOR ADR1/4/EO2
F:DIO0
|
N/A |
|
Constellation Energy Corp
NASDAQ:CEG
|
0.035x |
|
Howmet Aerospace Inc
NYSE MKT:HWM
|
0.082x |
|
Compagnie Financière Richemont SA
SW:CFR
|
0.084x |
|
Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited
BK:DELTA
|
0.077x |
|
Howmet Aerospace Inc
NYSE:HWM
|
0.102x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (1990–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of HCA Healthcare, Inc. from 1990 to 2025. View HCA Healthcare, Inc. stock price for real-time trading data and today's change.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $-2.77 Billion | $12.64 Billion | -4.560x | -124.07% |
| 2024-12-31 | $555.00 Million | $10.51 Billion | 18.944x | +112.92% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.06 Billion | $9.43 Billion | 8.897x | +107.62% |
| 2022-12-31 | $-73.00 Million | $8.52 Billion | -116.740x | -2040.23% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.49 Billion | $8.96 Billion | 6.017x | +88.48% |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.89 Billion | $9.23 Billion | 3.192x | +123.73% |
| 2019-12-31 | $-565.00 Million | $7.60 Billion | -13.455x | -480.70% |
| 2018-12-31 | $-2.92 Billion | $6.76 Billion | -2.317x | -113.30% |
| 2017-12-31 | $-5.00 Billion | $5.43 Billion | -1.086x | -8.24% |
| 2016-12-31 | $-5.63 Billion | $5.65 Billion | -1.004x | -28.17% |
| 2015-12-31 | $-6.05 Billion | $4.73 Billion | -0.783x | -14.39% |
| 2014-12-31 | $-6.50 Billion | $4.45 Billion | -0.685x | -28.87% |
| 2013-12-31 | $-6.93 Billion | $3.68 Billion | -0.531x | -6.12% |
| 2012-12-31 | $-8.34 Billion | $4.17 Billion | -0.501x | +10.74% |
| 2011-12-31 | $-7.01 Billion | $3.93 Billion | -0.561x | -96.19% |
| 2010-12-31 | $-10.79 Billion | $3.08 Billion | -0.286x | +16.99% |
| 2009-12-31 | $-7.98 Billion | $2.75 Billion | -0.344x | -77.43% |
| 2008-12-31 | $-9.26 Billion | $1.80 Billion | -0.194x | -33.45% |
| 2007-12-31 | $-9.60 Billion | $1.40 Billion | -0.145x | +17.50% |
| 2006-12-31 | $-10.47 Billion | $1.84 Billion | -0.176x | -131.76% |
| 2005-12-31 | $5.69 Billion | $3.16 Billion | 0.555x | -5.04% |
| 2004-12-31 | $5.22 Billion | $3.05 Billion | 0.585x | +85.92% |
| 2003-12-31 | $6.89 Billion | $2.17 Billion | 0.314x | -27.82% |
| 2002-12-31 | $6.31 Billion | $2.75 Billion | 0.436x | +64.16% |
| 2001-12-31 | $5.33 Billion | $1.41 Billion | 0.265x | -14.63% |
| 2000-12-31 | $4.98 Billion | $1.55 Billion | 0.311x | +62.15% |
| 1999-12-31 | $6.38 Billion | $1.22 Billion | 0.192x | -16.50% |
| 1998-12-31 | $8.35 Billion | $1.92 Billion | 0.230x | +25.17% |
| 1997-12-31 | $8.09 Billion | $1.48 Billion | 0.183x | -33.91% |
| 1996-12-31 | $9.45 Billion | $2.62 Billion | 0.278x | -3.34% |
| 1995-12-31 | $7.85 Billion | $2.25 Billion | 0.287x | -21.97% |
| 1994-12-31 | $3.53 Billion | $1.30 Billion | 0.368x | 0.00% |
| 1993-12-31 | $3.53 Billion | $1.30 Billion | 0.368x | +63.08% |
| 1992-12-31 | $296.10 Million | $66.80 Million | 0.226x | +23.56% |
| 1991-12-31 | $141.30 Million | $25.80 Million | 0.183x | -25.53% |
| 1990-12-31 | $57.10 Million | $14.00 Million | 0.245x | -- |
About HCA Healthcare, Inc.
HCA Healthcare, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides health care services in the United States. The company owns, manages, and operates hospitals, ASCs, freestanding emergency care facilities, urgent care facilities, walk-in clinics, diagnostic and imaging centers, radiation and oncology therapy centers, as well as rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, physician practices, home health … Read more