International Business Machines (IBM) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, International Business Machines (IBM) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.156x 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 ($5.17 Billion) by net assets ($33.05 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See International Business Machines (IBM) net asset quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
International Business Machines - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how International Business Machines's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check how high is International Business Machines's earnings quality to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
International Business Machines Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of International Business Machines ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Bank of China Limited
SHG:601988
|
0.060x |
|
Nestle S.A.
SW:NESN
|
0.334x |
|
Citigroup Inc.
NYSE:C
|
-0.103x |
|
American Express Company
NYSE:AXP
|
0.112x |
|
Linde plc Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:LIN
|
0.076x |
|
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
AU:CBA
|
0.022x |
|
BHP Group
MX:BHPN
|
0.061x |
|
Texas Instruments Incorporated
NASDAQ:TXN
|
0.139x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for International Business Machines (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of International Business Machines from 1989 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see International Business Machines (IBM) market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $32.74 Billion | $13.19 Billion | 0.403x | -17.91% |
| 2024-12-31 | $27.39 Billion | $13.45 Billion | 0.491x | -17.37% |
| 2023-12-31 | $22.61 Billion | $13.43 Billion | 0.594x | +25.35% |
| 2022-12-31 | $22.02 Billion | $10.44 Billion | 0.474x | -29.65% |
| 2021-12-31 | $19.00 Billion | $12.80 Billion | 0.674x | -23.28% |
| 2020-12-31 | $20.73 Billion | $18.20 Billion | 0.878x | +24.75% |
| 2019-12-31 | $20.98 Billion | $14.77 Billion | 0.704x | -21.85% |
| 2018-12-31 | $16.93 Billion | $15.25 Billion | 0.901x | -4.56% |
| 2017-12-31 | $17.72 Billion | $16.72 Billion | 0.944x | +1.58% |
| 2016-12-31 | $18.39 Billion | $17.08 Billion | 0.929x | -22.35% |
| 2015-12-31 | $14.42 Billion | $17.25 Billion | 1.196x | -14.80% |
| 2014-12-31 | $12.01 Billion | $16.87 Billion | 1.404x | +84.12% |
| 2013-12-31 | $22.93 Billion | $17.48 Billion | 0.763x | -26.09% |
| 2012-12-31 | $18.98 Billion | $19.59 Billion | 1.032x | +5.19% |
| 2011-12-31 | $20.23 Billion | $19.85 Billion | 0.981x | +16.25% |
| 2010-12-31 | $23.17 Billion | $19.55 Billion | 0.844x | -7.59% |
| 2009-12-31 | $22.75 Billion | $20.77 Billion | 0.913x | -34.66% |
| 2008-12-31 | $13.46 Billion | $18.81 Billion | 1.397x | +147.22% |
| 2007-12-31 | $28.47 Billion | $16.09 Billion | 0.565x | +7.26% |
| 2006-12-31 | $28.51 Billion | $15.02 Billion | 0.527x | +16.93% |
| 2005-12-31 | $33.10 Billion | $14.91 Billion | 0.451x | -12.99% |
| 2004-12-31 | $29.75 Billion | $15.41 Billion | 0.518x | +0.17% |
| 2003-12-31 | $27.86 Billion | $14.41 Billion | 0.517x | -14.57% |
| 2002-12-31 | $22.78 Billion | $13.79 Billion | 0.605x | +1.93% |
| 2001-12-31 | $23.61 Billion | $14.02 Billion | 0.594x | +32.04% |
| 2000-12-31 | $20.62 Billion | $9.27 Billion | 0.450x | -8.78% |
| 1999-12-31 | $20.51 Billion | $10.11 Billion | 0.493x | +3.31% |
| 1998-12-31 | $19.43 Billion | $9.27 Billion | 0.477x | +6.66% |
| 1997-12-31 | $19.82 Billion | $8.87 Billion | 0.447x | -5.83% |
| 1996-12-31 | $21.63 Billion | $10.28 Billion | 0.475x | -0.52% |
| 1995-12-31 | $22.42 Billion | $10.71 Billion | 0.478x | -5.19% |
| 1994-12-31 | $23.41 Billion | $11.79 Billion | 0.504x | +19.39% |
| 1993-12-31 | $19.74 Billion | $8.33 Billion | 0.422x | +85.75% |
| 1992-12-31 | $27.62 Billion | $6.27 Billion | 0.227x | +24.98% |
| 1991-12-31 | $37.01 Billion | $6.72 Billion | 0.182x | +4.17% |
| 1990-12-31 | $42.83 Billion | $7.47 Billion | 0.174x | -8.87% |
| 1989-12-31 | $38.51 Billion | $7.37 Billion | 0.191x | -- |
About International Business Machines
International Business Machines Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated solutions and services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Financing segments. The Software segment offers hybrid cloud and AI platforms that allow clients to realize their digital and AI transformations … Read more