Lowe's Companies Inc Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Lowe's Companies Inc cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.361x as of April 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 ($3.35 Billion) by net assets ($-9.27 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Lowe's Companies Inc (1990–2026)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Lowe's Companies Inc from 1990 to 2026. This chart illustrates how Lowe's Companies Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View LOW share price today for real-time trading data and today's change.
Lowe's Companies Inc Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Lowe's Companies Inc cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
Lowe's Companies Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Lowe's Companies Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Also see Lowe's Companies Inc market capitalisation for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Equinor ASA
OL:EQNR
|
0.494x |
|
Mizuho Financial Group Inc.
NYSE:MFG
|
0.051x |
|
Newmont Corporation
AU:NEM
|
0.108x |
|
HITACHI LTD ADR/10
F:HIAA
|
N/A |
|
Safran SA
PA:SAF
|
0.200x |
|
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
MC:BBVA
|
0.278x |
|
Bank of Nova Scotia
TO:BNS
|
0.148x |
|
Altria Group
NYSE:MO
|
0.019x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Lowe's Companies Inc (1990–2026)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Lowe's Companies Inc from 1990 to 2026. Review Lowe's Companies Inc free cash flow ratio to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | $-9.92 Billion | $9.86 Billion | -0.995x | -47.06% |
| 2025-01-31 | $-14.23 Billion | $9.62 Billion | -0.676x | -25.05% |
| 2024-01-31 | $-15.05 Billion | $8.14 Billion | -0.541x | +10.24% |
| 2023-01-31 | $-14.25 Billion | $8.59 Billion | -0.603x | +71.30% |
| 2022-01-31 | $-4.82 Billion | $10.11 Billion | -2.100x | -127.31% |
| 2021-01-31 | $1.44 Billion | $11.05 Billion | 7.689x | +252.95% |
| 2020-01-31 | $1.97 Billion | $4.30 Billion | 2.178x | +28.18% |
| 2019-01-31 | $3.64 Billion | $6.19 Billion | 1.700x | +97.06% |
| 2018-01-31 | $5.87 Billion | $5.07 Billion | 0.862x | -1.21% |
| 2017-01-31 | $6.43 Billion | $5.62 Billion | 0.873x | +39.68% |
| 2016-01-31 | $7.65 Billion | $4.78 Billion | 0.625x | +26.40% |
| 2015-01-31 | $9.97 Billion | $4.93 Billion | 0.494x | +42.57% |
| 2014-01-31 | $11.85 Billion | $4.11 Billion | 0.347x | +27.75% |
| 2013-01-31 | $13.86 Billion | $3.76 Billion | 0.271x | +3.21% |
| 2012-01-31 | $16.53 Billion | $4.35 Billion | 0.263x | +23.69% |
| 2011-01-31 | $18.11 Billion | $3.85 Billion | 0.213x | +0.04% |
| 2010-01-31 | $19.07 Billion | $4.05 Billion | 0.213x | -6.88% |
| 2009-01-31 | $18.05 Billion | $4.12 Billion | 0.228x | -15.45% |
| 2008-01-31 | $16.10 Billion | $4.35 Billion | 0.270x | -5.68% |
| 2007-01-31 | $15.72 Billion | $4.50 Billion | 0.286x | +6.53% |
| 2006-01-31 | $14.30 Billion | $3.84 Billion | 0.269x | +0.88% |
| 2005-01-31 | $11.54 Billion | $3.07 Billion | 0.266x | -10.07% |
| 2004-01-31 | $10.31 Billion | $3.05 Billion | 0.296x | -8.77% |
| 2003-01-31 | $8.30 Billion | $2.70 Billion | 0.325x | +34.37% |
| 2002-01-31 | $6.67 Billion | $1.61 Billion | 0.242x | +17.55% |
| 2001-01-31 | $5.49 Billion | $1.13 Billion | 0.206x | -17.55% |
| 2000-01-31 | $4.70 Billion | $1.17 Billion | 0.249x | +12.23% |
| 1999-01-31 | $3.14 Billion | $696.80 Million | 0.222x | -16.37% |
| 1998-01-31 | $2.60 Billion | $690.97 Million | 0.266x | +8.51% |
| 1997-01-31 | $2.22 Billion | $543.00 Million | 0.245x | +33.75% |
| 1996-01-31 | $1.66 Billion | $303.30 Million | 0.183x | -27.59% |
| 1995-01-31 | $1.42 Billion | $359.00 Million | 0.253x | +75.74% |
| 1994-01-31 | $873.70 Million | $125.70 Million | 0.144x | -57.94% |
| 1993-01-31 | $733.20 Million | $250.80 Million | 0.342x | +144.60% |
| 1992-01-31 | $668.60 Million | $93.50 Million | 0.140x | +20.55% |
| 1991-01-31 | $682.70 Million | $79.20 Million | 0.116x | -41.12% |
| 1990-01-31 | $645.60 Million | $127.20 Million | 0.197x | -- |
About Lowe's Companies Inc
Lowe's Companies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a home improvement retailer in the United States and Canada. It provides a line of products for construction, maintenance, repair, remodeling, and decorating. The company also offers home improvement products, such as appliances, seasonal and outdoor living, lumber, lawn and garden, kitchens and bath, hardware, building materials… Read more