Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.011x as of September 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 ($538.00 Million) by net assets ($49.38 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW) defensive interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Charles Schwab Corp - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1986–2024)
This chart illustrates how Charles Schwab Corp's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
Charles Schwab Corp Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Charles Schwab Corp ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Union Pacific Corporation
NYSE:UNP
|
0.126x |
|
Delta Electronics Inc
TW:2308
|
0.055x |
|
Abbott Laboratories
NYSE:ABT
|
0.054x |
|
Industria de Diseno Textil SA
MC:ITX
|
0.178x |
|
AT&T Inc.
NYSE:T
|
0.059x |
|
Deere & Company
NYSE:DE
|
-0.034x |
|
Gilead Sciences Inc
NASDAQ:GILD
|
0.147x |
|
BlackRock Inc
NYSE:BLK
|
-0.017x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Charles Schwab Corp (1986–2024)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Charles Schwab Corp from 1986 to 2024. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see SCHW stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $48.38 Billion | $2.67 Billion | 0.055x | -88.46% |
| 2023-12-31 | $40.96 Billion | $19.59 Billion | 0.478x | +751.08% |
| 2022-12-31 | $36.61 Billion | $2.06 Billion | 0.056x | +49.26% |
| 2021-12-31 | $56.26 Billion | $2.12 Billion | 0.038x | -69.20% |
| 2020-12-31 | $56.06 Billion | $6.85 Billion | 0.122x | -71.56% |
| 2019-12-31 | $21.70 Billion | $9.32 Billion | 0.430x | -28.69% |
| 2018-12-31 | $20.67 Billion | $12.46 Billion | 0.603x | +1430.56% |
| 2017-12-31 | $18.52 Billion | $-839.00 Million | -0.045x | -120.64% |
| 2016-12-31 | $16.42 Billion | $3.60 Billion | 0.219x | +136.00% |
| 2015-12-31 | $13.40 Billion | $1.25 Billion | 0.093x | -53.26% |
| 2014-12-31 | $11.80 Billion | $2.35 Billion | 0.199x | +24.71% |
| 2013-12-31 | $10.38 Billion | $1.66 Billion | 0.160x | +20.83% |
| 2012-12-31 | $9.59 Billion | $1.27 Billion | 0.132x | -57.38% |
| 2011-12-31 | $7.95 Billion | $2.46 Billion | 0.310x | +21529.98% |
| 2010-12-31 | $6.23 Billion | $-9.00 Million | -0.001x | -100.51% |
| 2009-12-31 | $5.07 Billion | $1.44 Billion | 0.283x | +57416.82% |
| 2008-12-31 | $4.06 Billion | $2.00 Million | 0.000x | -99.89% |
| 2007-12-31 | $3.82 Billion | $1.75 Billion | 0.457x | +30.12% |
| 2006-12-31 | $5.01 Billion | $1.76 Billion | 0.351x | +93.54% |
| 2005-12-31 | $4.28 Billion | $777.00 Million | 0.182x | +16.10% |
| 2004-12-31 | $4.39 Billion | $686.00 Million | 0.156x | +9867.58% |
| 2003-12-31 | $4.46 Billion | $7.00 Million | 0.002x | -96.28% |
| 2002-12-31 | $4.01 Billion | $169.00 Million | 0.042x | +130.03% |
| 2001-12-31 | $4.16 Billion | $-584.00 Million | -0.140x | -120.35% |
| 2000-12-31 | $4.23 Billion | $2.92 Billion | 0.689x | +254.19% |
| 1999-12-31 | $-2.45 Billion | $1.09 Billion | -0.447x | -188.95% |
| 1998-12-31 | $1.43 Billion | $718.10 Million | 0.503x | +114.69% |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.15 Billion | $268.10 Million | 0.234x | -44.06% |
| 1996-12-31 | $854.60 Million | $357.70 Million | 0.419x | +7.12% |
| 1995-12-31 | $632.90 Million | $247.30 Million | 0.391x | -11.38% |
| 1994-12-31 | $467.00 Million | $205.90 Million | 0.441x | +26.85% |
| 1993-12-31 | $379.20 Million | $131.80 Million | 0.348x | -25.47% |
| 1992-12-31 | $258.80 Million | $120.70 Million | 0.466x | -13.08% |
| 1991-12-31 | $199.80 Million | $107.20 Million | 0.537x | +61.17% |
| 1990-12-31 | $154.10 Million | $51.30 Million | 0.333x | -31.22% |
| 1989-12-31 | $171.70 Million | $83.10 Million | 0.484x | +126.33% |
| 1988-12-31 | $159.00 Million | $34.00 Million | 0.214x | -39.48% |
| 1987-12-31 | $150.00 Million | $53.00 Million | 0.353x | -37.75% |
| 1986-12-31 | $74.00 Million | $42.00 Million | 0.568x | -- |
About Charles Schwab Corp
The Charles Schwab Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a savings and loan holding company that provides wealth management, securities brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, and financial advisory services in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Investor Services and Advisor Services. It offers brokerage accounts with equity and … Read more