SM Energy Co (SM) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, SM Energy Co (SM) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.093x 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 ($640.00 Million) by net assets ($6.87 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See SM Energy Co defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
SM Energy Co - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1990–2025)
This chart illustrates how SM Energy Co's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
SM Energy Co Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of SM Energy Co ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Eagle Materials Inc
NYSE:EXP
|
0.069x |
|
Jiangsu Expressway Co Ltd
SHG:600377
|
0.046x |
|
Cencosud
SN:CENCOSUD
|
0.007x |
|
Macerich Company
NYSE:MAC
|
0.038x |
|
Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A
F:GF4
|
-0.138x |
|
Klarna Group plc
NYSE:KLAR
|
0.180x |
|
Maxis Bhd
KLSE:6012
|
0.107x |
|
Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited
F:YZCA
|
0.000x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for SM Energy Co (1990–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of SM Energy Co from 1990 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see SM Energy Co stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $4.81 Billion | $2.01 Billion | 0.418x | -0.62% |
| 2024-12-31 | $4.24 Billion | $1.78 Billion | 0.421x | -3.38% |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.62 Billion | $1.57 Billion | 0.435x | -20.34% |
| 2022-12-31 | $3.09 Billion | $1.69 Billion | 0.547x | -2.77% |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.06 Billion | $1.16 Billion | 0.562x | +43.29% |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.02 Billion | $790.94 Million | 0.392x | +30.95% |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.75 Billion | $823.57 Million | 0.300x | +21.41% |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.92 Billion | $720.63 Million | 0.247x | +14.65% |
| 2017-12-31 | $2.39 Billion | $515.39 Million | 0.215x | -2.78% |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.50 Billion | $552.80 Million | 0.221x | -58.09% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.85 Billion | $978.35 Million | 0.528x | -17.09% |
| 2014-12-31 | $2.29 Billion | $1.46 Billion | 0.637x | -23.53% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.61 Billion | $1.34 Billion | 0.833x | +27.80% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.41 Billion | $921.97 Million | 0.652x | +25.38% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.46 Billion | $760.53 Million | 0.520x | +27.43% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.22 Billion | $497.10 Million | 0.408x | -8.93% |
| 2009-12-31 | $973.57 Million | $436.11 Million | 0.448x | -25.53% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.13 Billion | $678.22 Million | 0.602x | -17.67% |
| 2007-12-31 | $863.35 Million | $630.79 Million | 0.731x | +16.13% |
| 2006-12-31 | $743.37 Million | $467.70 Million | 0.629x | -12.50% |
| 2005-12-31 | $569.32 Million | $409.38 Million | 0.719x | +46.89% |
| 2004-12-31 | $484.45 Million | $237.16 Million | 0.490x | -6.40% |
| 2003-12-31 | $390.65 Million | $204.32 Million | 0.523x | +10.78% |
| 2002-12-31 | $300.16 Million | $141.71 Million | 0.472x | +6.22% |
| 2001-12-31 | $286.83 Million | $127.49 Million | 0.444x | +20.79% |
| 2000-12-31 | $250.74 Million | $92.27 Million | 0.368x | +70.55% |
| 1999-12-31 | $189.10 Million | $40.80 Million | 0.216x | -35.99% |
| 1998-12-31 | $134.70 Million | $45.40 Million | 0.337x | +15.66% |
| 1997-12-31 | $147.90 Million | $43.10 Million | 0.291x | -9.45% |
| 1996-12-31 | $75.20 Million | $24.20 Million | 0.322x | +20.54% |
| 1995-12-31 | $66.30 Million | $17.70 Million | 0.267x | -13.20% |
| 1994-12-31 | $66.00 Million | $20.30 Million | 0.308x | -0.70% |
| 1993-12-31 | $63.60 Million | $19.70 Million | 0.310x | -29.56% |
| 1992-12-31 | $61.40 Million | $27.00 Million | 0.440x | +16.89% |
| 1991-12-31 | $31.10 Million | $11.70 Million | 0.376x | -31.49% |
| 1990-12-31 | $27.50 Million | $15.10 Million | 0.549x | -- |
About SM Energy Co
SM Energy Company, an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States. The company holds working interests in oil and gas producing wells in the Midland Basin, South Texas, Uinta Basin, and DJ Basin. The company was formerly known as St. Mary Land & Exploration Company and changed its name t… Read more