NL Industries Inc (NL) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, NL Industries Inc (NL) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.009x as of March 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 ($-3.54 Million) by net assets ($377.63 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See NL net asset quality score to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
NL Industries Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1988–2025)
This chart illustrates how NL Industries Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check NL Industries Inc cash earnings quality to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
NL Industries Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of NL Industries Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Rubellite Energy Inc
TO:RBY
|
0.090x |
|
Oak Valley Bancorp
NASDAQ:OVLY
|
0.038x |
|
Prenetics Global Ltd
NASDAQ:PRE
|
0.023x |
|
Shiyan Taixiang Industry Co. Ltd. A
SHE:301192
|
0.026x |
|
SiS Distribution (Thailand) Public Company Limited
BK:SIS
|
0.126x |
|
Microvast Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:MVST
|
0.009x |
|
Innventure, Inc.
NASDAQ:INV
|
-0.050x |
|
E Split Corp Class A
TO:ENS
|
0.100x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for NL Industries Inc (1988–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of NL Industries Inc from 1988 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see NL Industries Inc market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $376.79 Million | $-36.40 Million | -0.097x | -257.12% |
| 2024-12-31 | $415.90 Million | $25.57 Million | 0.061x | -34.90% |
| 2023-12-31 | $391.76 Million | $37.00 Million | 0.094x | +41.25% |
| 2022-12-31 | $402.75 Million | $26.93 Million | 0.067x | +46.19% |
| 2021-12-31 | $384.97 Million | $17.61 Million | 0.046x | -19.36% |
| 2020-12-31 | $335.35 Million | $19.02 Million | 0.057x | -32.34% |
| 2019-12-31 | $327.21 Million | $27.43 Million | 0.084x | +49.05% |
| 2018-12-31 | $303.56 Million | $17.08 Million | 0.056x | +6.57% |
| 2017-12-31 | $353.08 Million | $18.64 Million | 0.053x | -62.98% |
| 2016-12-31 | $194.27 Million | $27.70 Million | 0.143x | -16.19% |
| 2015-12-31 | $165.25 Million | $28.11 Million | 0.170x | +81.62% |
| 2014-12-31 | $251.45 Million | $23.55 Million | 0.094x | +131.88% |
| 2013-12-31 | $369.00 Million | $14.90 Million | 0.040x | -12.91% |
| 2012-12-31 | $388.08 Million | $18.00 Million | 0.046x | -59.04% |
| 2011-12-31 | $425.99 Million | $48.23 Million | 0.113x | +451.41% |
| 2010-12-31 | $263.86 Million | $5.42 Million | 0.021x | +174.07% |
| 2009-12-31 | $185.66 Million | $1.39 Million | 0.007x | +97.39% |
| 2008-12-31 | $200.23 Million | $760.00K | 0.004x | +135.73% |
| 2007-12-31 | $260.83 Million | $-2.77 Million | -0.011x | -110.77% |
| 2006-12-31 | $293.93 Million | $29.00 Million | 0.099x | +594.10% |
| 2005-12-31 | $265.31 Million | $-5.30 Million | -0.020x | -260.74% |
| 2004-12-31 | $345.90 Million | $4.30 Million | 0.012x | -96.05% |
| 2003-12-31 | $287.70 Million | $90.53 Million | 0.315x | -12.30% |
| 2002-12-31 | $273.84 Million | $98.25 Million | 0.359x | +9.01% |
| 2001-12-31 | $394.15 Million | $129.73 Million | 0.329x | -17.39% |
| 2000-12-31 | $350.77 Million | $139.75 Million | 0.398x | +1.17% |
| 1999-12-31 | $275.00 Million | $108.30 Million | 0.394x | +33.51% |
| 1998-12-31 | $152.90 Million | $45.10 Million | 0.295x | +173.41% |
| 1997-12-31 | $-222.00 Million | $89.20 Million | -0.402x | -395.07% |
| 1996-12-31 | $-203.30 Million | $16.50 Million | -0.081x | +76.62% |
| 1995-12-31 | $-206.30 Million | $71.60 Million | -0.347x | +44.50% |
| 1994-12-31 | $-290.70 Million | $181.80 Million | -0.625x | -2347.97% |
| 1993-12-31 | $-262.40 Million | $-7.30 Million | 0.028x | -91.40% |
| 1992-12-31 | $-144.00 Million | $-46.60 Million | 0.324x | +136.64% |
| 1991-12-31 | $-56.50 Million | $49.90 Million | -0.883x | -143.67% |
| 1990-12-31 | $40.10 Million | $81.10 Million | 2.022x | +120.15% |
| 1989-12-31 | $138.90 Million | $127.60 Million | 0.919x | -14.21% |
| 1988-12-31 | $145.40 Million | $155.70 Million | 1.071x | -- |
About NL Industries Inc
NLI Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the component products industry in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells mechanical and electronic cabinet locks and other locking mechanisms, including disc tumbler locks; pin tumbler locking mechanisms under KeSet, System 64, TuBar, and Turbine brands; and electronic locks under … Read more