Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.158x as of January 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 ($1.57 Billion) by net assets ($-9.92 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Lowe's Companies Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1990–2026)
This chart illustrates how Lowe's Companies Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Read LOW total debt and obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
SIEMENS ENERGY AG ADR/1
F:ENR0
|
0.272x |
|
Rio Tinto Group
MX:RION
|
0.046x |
|
SCHNEIDER ELECTR.ADR/1/5
F:SNDB
|
N/A |
|
Prologis Inc
NYSE:PLD
|
0.025x |
|
Pinduoduo Inc
F:9PDA
|
0.117x |
|
S&P Global Inc
NYSE:SPGI
|
0.048x |
|
Danaher Corporation
NYSE:DHR
|
0.033x |
|
Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited
BK:DELTA
|
0.077x |
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. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) total market value.
| 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. 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, millwork,… Read more