Hershey Co (HSY) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Hershey Co (HSY) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.099x 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 ($468.81 Million) by net assets ($4.73 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See HSY equity to assets ratio to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Hershey Co - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how Hershey Co's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check Hershey Co (HSY) cash flow quality to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Hershey Co Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Hershey Co ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Restaurant Brands International Inc
TO:QSR
|
0.038x |
|
Synchrony Financial
NYSE:SYF
|
0.146x |
|
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
NYSE:CW
|
0.139x |
|
American Water Works
NYSE:AWK
|
0.070x |
|
Hexagon AB (publ)
ST:HEXA-B
|
0.054x |
|
Royalty Pharma Plc
NASDAQ:RPRX
|
0.077x |
|
SUMITOMO EL.IND.ADR
F:SMO1
|
N/A |
|
KONE Oyj
HE:KNEBV
|
0.129x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Hershey Co (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Hershey Co from 1989 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see HSY stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $4.64 Billion | $2.28 Billion | 0.491x | -8.53% |
| 2024-12-31 | $4.71 Billion | $2.53 Billion | 0.537x | -5.26% |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.10 Billion | $2.32 Billion | 0.567x | -19.67% |
| 2022-12-31 | $3.30 Billion | $2.33 Billion | 0.706x | -6.61% |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.76 Billion | $2.08 Billion | 0.755x | -0.54% |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.24 Billion | $1.70 Billion | 0.759x | -24.86% |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.74 Billion | $1.76 Billion | 1.011x | -11.09% |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.41 Billion | $1.60 Billion | 1.137x | -15.24% |
| 2017-12-31 | $931.57 Million | $1.25 Billion | 1.341x | +12.88% |
| 2016-12-31 | $827.69 Million | $983.48 Million | 1.188x | +2.48% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.05 Billion | $1.21 Billion | 1.159x | +111.10% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.53 Billion | $838.22 Million | 0.549x | -25.31% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.62 Billion | $1.19 Billion | 0.735x | -29.58% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.05 Billion | $1.09 Billion | 1.044x | +56.89% |
| 2011-12-31 | $872.65 Million | $580.87 Million | 0.666x | -30.76% |
| 2010-12-31 | $937.60 Million | $901.42 Million | 0.961x | -31.41% |
| 2009-12-31 | $760.34 Million | $1.07 Billion | 1.402x | -5.59% |
| 2008-12-31 | $349.94 Million | $519.56 Million | 1.485x | +18.86% |
| 2007-12-31 | $623.52 Million | $778.84 Million | 1.249x | +18.04% |
| 2006-12-31 | $683.42 Million | $723.19 Million | 1.058x | +133.99% |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.02 Billion | $461.76 Million | 0.452x | -38.23% |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.09 Billion | $797.45 Million | 0.732x | +58.02% |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.28 Billion | $592.94 Million | 0.463x | +1.62% |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.37 Billion | $625.34 Million | 0.456x | -25.96% |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.15 Billion | $706.40 Million | 0.616x | +75.53% |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.18 Billion | $412.21 Million | 0.351x | +17.61% |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.10 Billion | $327.70 Million | 0.298x | -20.22% |
| 1998-12-31 | $1.04 Billion | $389.70 Million | 0.374x | -33.14% |
| 1997-12-31 | $852.80 Million | $476.90 Million | 0.559x | +40.02% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.16 Billion | $463.70 Million | 0.399x | -12.60% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.08 Billion | $494.90 Million | 0.457x | +95.24% |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.44 Billion | $337.30 Million | 0.234x | -12.76% |
| 1993-12-31 | $1.41 Billion | $378.90 Million | 0.268x | +32.72% |
| 1992-12-31 | $1.47 Billion | $296.20 Million | 0.202x | -22.28% |
| 1991-12-31 | $1.34 Billion | $347.30 Million | 0.260x | +52.70% |
| 1990-12-31 | $1.24 Billion | $211.80 Million | 0.170x | -28.36% |
| 1989-12-31 | $1.12 Billion | $265.60 Million | 0.238x | -- |
About Hershey Co
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. The company offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, includi… Read more