Northrop Grumman Corporation Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Northrop Grumman Corporation cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.097x 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 ($-1.66 Billion) by net assets ($17.11 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Northrop Grumman Corporation (1989–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Northrop Grumman Corporation from 1989 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Northrop Grumman Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View NOC share price today for real-time trading data and today's change.
Northrop Grumman Corporation Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Northrop Grumman Corporation cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
Northrop Grumman Corporation Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Northrop Grumman Corporation ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Also see Northrop Grumman Corporation market cap and net worth for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Norfolk Southern Corporation
NYSE:NSC
|
0.068x |
|
Illinois Tool Works Inc
NYSE:ITW
|
0.249x |
|
China Telecom Corp Ltd
SHG:601728
|
0.087x |
|
Caixabank SA
MC:CABK
|
0.011x |
|
Eni SpA ADR
NYSE:E
|
0.077x |
|
Colgate-Palmolive Company
NYSE:CL
|
1.758x |
|
NetEase Inc
NASDAQ:NTES
|
0.058x |
|
O’Reilly Automotive Inc
NASDAQ:ORLY
|
-0.968x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Northrop Grumman Corporation (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Northrop Grumman Corporation from 1989 to 2025. Review Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) free cash flow to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $16.67 Billion | $4.76 Billion | 0.285x | -0.59% |
| 2024-12-31 | $15.29 Billion | $4.39 Billion | 0.287x | +9.57% |
| 2023-12-31 | $14.79 Billion | $3.88 Billion | 0.262x | +38.24% |
| 2022-12-31 | $15.31 Billion | $2.90 Billion | 0.189x | -31.34% |
| 2021-12-31 | $12.93 Billion | $3.57 Billion | 0.276x | -32.19% |
| 2020-12-31 | $10.58 Billion | $4.30 Billion | 0.407x | -16.48% |
| 2019-12-31 | $8.82 Billion | $4.30 Billion | 0.487x | +4.23% |
| 2018-12-31 | $8.19 Billion | $3.83 Billion | 0.467x | +26.08% |
| 2017-12-31 | $7.05 Billion | $2.61 Billion | 0.371x | -30.69% |
| 2016-12-31 | $5.26 Billion | $2.81 Billion | 0.535x | +36.62% |
| 2015-12-31 | $5.52 Billion | $2.16 Billion | 0.392x | +9.24% |
| 2014-12-31 | $7.24 Billion | $2.59 Billion | 0.358x | +53.29% |
| 2013-12-31 | $10.62 Billion | $2.48 Billion | 0.234x | -15.74% |
| 2012-12-31 | $9.51 Billion | $2.64 Billion | 0.277x | +35.61% |
| 2011-12-31 | $10.34 Billion | $2.12 Billion | 0.205x | +13.09% |
| 2010-12-31 | $13.56 Billion | $2.45 Billion | 0.181x | +7.62% |
| 2009-12-31 | $12.69 Billion | $2.13 Billion | 0.168x | -37.59% |
| 2008-12-31 | $11.92 Billion | $3.21 Billion | 0.269x | +64.86% |
| 2007-12-31 | $17.69 Billion | $2.89 Billion | 0.163x | +54.60% |
| 2006-12-31 | $16.61 Billion | $1.76 Billion | 0.106x | -32.30% |
| 2005-12-31 | $16.83 Billion | $2.63 Billion | 0.156x | +34.66% |
| 2004-12-31 | $16.70 Billion | $1.94 Billion | 0.116x | +129.50% |
| 2003-12-31 | $15.80 Billion | $798.00 Million | 0.051x | -56.75% |
| 2002-12-31 | $14.46 Billion | $1.69 Billion | 0.117x | +7.40% |
| 2001-12-31 | $7.51 Billion | $817.00 Million | 0.109x | -57.80% |
| 2000-12-31 | $3.92 Billion | $1.01 Billion | 0.258x | -30.46% |
| 1999-12-31 | $3.26 Billion | $1.21 Billion | 0.371x | +332.86% |
| 1998-12-31 | $2.85 Billion | $244.00 Million | 0.086x | -69.24% |
| 1997-12-31 | $2.62 Billion | $730.00 Million | 0.278x | -15.52% |
| 1996-12-31 | $2.13 Billion | $701.00 Million | 0.329x | -35.40% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.46 Billion | $744.00 Million | 0.510x | +49.17% |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.29 Billion | $441.00 Million | 0.342x | +18.93% |
| 1993-12-31 | $1.32 Billion | $380.00 Million | 0.287x | +26.92% |
| 1992-12-31 | $1.25 Billion | $284.00 Million | 0.226x | -56.06% |
| 1991-12-31 | $1.18 Billion | $609.40 Million | 0.515x | +100.00% |
| 1990-12-31 | $1.03 Billion | $266.10 Million | 0.258x | +186.91% |
| 1989-12-31 | $875.10 Million | $78.60 Million | 0.090x | -- |
About Northrop Grumman Corporation
Northrop Grumman Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense technology company in the United States, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems and Space Systems. The Aeronautics Systems segment designs, develops, produces, integrates, sustains, and modernizes aircraft systems. This segment also offers … Read more