Central Securities Corporation (CET) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Central Securities Corporation (CET) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.006x as of December 2025. 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 ($9.99 Million) by net assets ($1.79 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See Central Securities Corporation (CET) balance sheet quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Central Securities Corporation - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1996–2025)
This chart illustrates how Central Securities Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check CET cash flow quality index to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Central Securities Corporation Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Central Securities Corporation ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Acbel Polytech Inc
TW:6282
|
0.013x |
|
Hunan Oil Pump
SHG:603319
|
0.018x |
|
Shenzhen Forms Syntron Information Co Ltd
SHE:300468
|
0.070x |
|
Silicon2 Co. Ltd.
KQ:257720
|
0.069x |
|
DUERR AG UNSP.ADR 1/5
F:DUEB
|
0.117x |
|
IGNITIS GRUPE SP.GDR/1
F:IGV
|
0.048x |
|
Chengzhi Shareholding Co Ltd
SHE:000990
|
0.016x |
|
Fulltech Fiber Glass
TWO:1815
|
0.023x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Central Securities Corporation (1996–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Central Securities Corporation from 1996 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see CET market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.79 Billion | $47.07 Million | 0.026x | +10.80% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.57 Billion | $37.30 Million | 0.024x | -17.61% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.32 Billion | $38.06 Million | 0.029x | -20.81% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.13 Billion | $41.25 Million | 0.036x | -15.52% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.33 Billion | $57.45 Million | 0.043x | +36.61% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.04 Billion | $32.70 Million | 0.032x | +39.51% |
| 2019-12-31 | $994.75 Million | $22.50 Million | 0.023x | -29.64% |
| 2018-12-31 | $765.34 Million | $24.60 Million | 0.032x | +47.75% |
| 2017-12-31 | $826.33 Million | $17.98 Million | 0.022x | -36.00% |
| 2016-12-31 | $674.68 Million | $22.93 Million | 0.034x | -45.56% |
| 2015-12-31 | $582.87 Million | $36.39 Million | 0.062x | +37.08% |
| 2014-12-31 | $649.76 Million | $29.59 Million | 0.046x | -39.47% |
| 2013-12-31 | $648.26 Million | $48.77 Million | 0.075x | +7.36% |
| 2012-12-31 | $569.47 Million | $39.91 Million | 0.070x | +34.99% |
| 2011-12-31 | $574.19 Million | $29.81 Million | 0.052x | +176.76% |
| 2010-12-31 | $593.52 Million | $11.13 Million | 0.019x | +136.34% |
| 2009-12-31 | $504.00 Million | $4.00 Million | 0.008x | -92.75% |
| 2008-12-31 | $397.40 Million | $43.50 Million | 0.109x | +162.38% |
| 2007-12-31 | $644.80 Million | $26.90 Million | 0.042x | -48.40% |
| 2006-12-31 | $617.20 Million | $49.90 Million | 0.081x | +96.64% |
| 2005-12-31 | $574.00 Million | $23.60 Million | 0.041x | -68.68% |
| 2004-12-31 | $529.50 Million | $69.50 Million | 0.131x | -53.91% |
| 2003-12-31 | $479.00 Million | $136.40 Million | 0.285x | +164.45% |
| 2002-12-31 | $361.90 Million | $-159.90 Million | -0.442x | -476.20% |
| 2001-12-31 | $539.90 Million | $-41.40 Million | -0.077x | -213.46% |
| 2000-12-31 | $596.30 Million | $40.30 Million | 0.068x | -71.55% |
| 1999-12-31 | $590.60 Million | $140.30 Million | 0.238x | +103.22% |
| 1998-12-31 | $476.50 Million | $55.70 Million | 0.117x | -45.46% |
| 1997-12-31 | $434.40 Million | $93.10 Million | 0.214x | +1.79% |
| 1996-12-31 | $356.70 Million | $75.10 Million | 0.211x | -- |
About Central Securities Corporation
Central Securities Corporation is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets of the United States. It also invests on bonds, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants, options real estate, or short-term obligations of governments, banks and corporations. Central Securities Corp. was founded on October 1, 1929 and is based i… Read more