Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

Latest as of January 2026: -0.158x

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. See debt-free asset ratio of Lowe's Companies Inc to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.

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. Check Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) cash earnings ratio to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.

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
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd
TW:2317
0.141x
Rio Tinto Group
MX:RION
0.042x
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
NYSE:BMY
0.055x
Cambricon Technologies Corp Ltd
SHG:688256
-0.035x
Altria Group
NYSE:MO
-0.948x
UNICREDIT S.P.A. ADR
F:CRIP
N/A
GlaxoSmithKline PLC ADR
NYSE:GSK
0.050x
HDFC Bank Limited
F:HDFA
N/A

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 how much is Lowe's Companies Inc worth.

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

NYSE:LOW USA Home Improvement Retail
Market Cap
$113.09 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#214 Global
#114 in USA
Share Price
$201.92
Change (1 day)
-1.19%
52-Week Range
$201.92 - $287.39
All Time High
$287.39
About

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