HCA Holdings Inc (HCA) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, HCA Holdings Inc (HCA) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.851x as of December 2025. 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 ($2.36 Billion) by net assets ($-2.77 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
HCA Holdings Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1990–2025)
This chart illustrates how HCA Holdings Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Read HCA Holdings Inc balance sheet liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
HCA Holdings Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of HCA Holdings Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
ServiceNow Inc
NYSE:NOW
|
0.173x |
|
Western Digital Corporation
NASDAQ:WDC
|
0.101x |
|
ROLLS ROYCE H.ADR/ LS-20
F:RRU1
|
N/A |
|
Howmet Aerospace Inc
NYSE MKT:HWM
|
0.122x |
|
Prosus N.V.
AS:PRX
|
0.024x |
|
Sanofi SA
PA:SAN
|
0.152x |
|
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc
F:XMFA
|
N/A |
|
Tata Consultancy Services Limited
NSE:TCS
|
0.121x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for HCA Holdings Inc (1990–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of HCA Holdings Inc from 1990 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see HCA stock market capitalisation.
| 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 Holdings 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