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 -0.361x 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. Also see Lowe's Companies Inc stock valuation for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
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.
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. Explore cash flow quality index of Lowe's Companies Inc to measure how well operating cash flow supports reported net income.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd
TW:2317
|
0.141x |
|
Stryker Corporation
NYSE:SYK
|
0.053x |
|
Medtronic PLC
NYSE:MDT
|
0.051x |
|
DBS GROUP ADR/4 SD 1
F:DEV
|
N/A |
|
BP p.l.c
MX:BPN
|
0.142x |
|
Automatic Data Processing Inc
NASDAQ:ADP
|
0.217x |
|
Accenture plc
NYSE:ACN
|
0.115x |
|
Enbridge Inc
TO:ENB
|
0.062x |
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. View LOW stock price and chart for real-time trading data and today's change.
| 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