Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.076x 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 ($7.98 Billion) by net assets ($104.62 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See Verizon Communications Inc balance sheet independence to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Verizon Communications Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how Verizon Communications Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check how high is Verizon Communications Inc's earnings quality to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Verizon Communications Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Verizon Communications Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Reliance Industries Limited
NSE:RELIANCE
|
0.094x |
|
McDonald’s Corporation
NYSE:MCD
|
-1.876x |
|
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR
NYSE:MUFG
|
0.023x |
|
Verizon Communications Inc
SA:VERZ34
|
0.076x |
|
PepsiCo Inc
NASDAQ:PEP
|
0.322x |
|
SHELL PLC WI ADR/2
F:L3H
|
0.054x |
|
LOréal S.A.
PA:OR
|
0.147x |
|
Western Digital Corporation
NASDAQ:WDC
|
0.116x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Verizon Communications Inc (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Verizon Communications Inc from 1989 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see VZ market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $105.74 Billion | $37.14 Billion | 0.351x | -4.31% |
| 2024-12-31 | $100.58 Billion | $36.91 Billion | 0.367x | -8.14% |
| 2023-12-31 | $93.80 Billion | $37.48 Billion | 0.400x | -0.54% |
| 2022-12-31 | $92.46 Billion | $37.14 Billion | 0.402x | -15.48% |
| 2021-12-31 | $83.20 Billion | $39.54 Billion | 0.475x | -21.18% |
| 2020-12-31 | $69.27 Billion | $41.77 Billion | 0.603x | +5.99% |
| 2019-12-31 | $62.84 Billion | $35.75 Billion | 0.569x | -9.36% |
| 2018-12-31 | $54.71 Billion | $34.34 Billion | 0.628x | +15.34% |
| 2017-12-31 | $44.69 Billion | $24.32 Billion | 0.544x | -39.70% |
| 2016-12-31 | $24.03 Billion | $21.69 Billion | 0.903x | -58.74% |
| 2015-12-31 | $17.84 Billion | $39.03 Billion | 2.187x | -2.34% |
| 2014-12-31 | $13.68 Billion | $30.63 Billion | 2.240x | +450.54% |
| 2013-12-31 | $95.42 Billion | $38.82 Billion | 0.407x | +10.52% |
| 2012-12-31 | $85.53 Billion | $31.49 Billion | 0.368x | +6.19% |
| 2011-12-31 | $85.91 Billion | $29.78 Billion | 0.347x | -9.70% |
| 2010-12-31 | $86.91 Billion | $33.36 Billion | 0.384x | +2.90% |
| 2009-12-31 | $84.14 Billion | $31.39 Billion | 0.373x | +7.23% |
| 2008-12-31 | $78.91 Billion | $27.45 Billion | 0.348x | +7.42% |
| 2007-12-31 | $82.87 Billion | $26.84 Billion | 0.324x | +3.28% |
| 2006-12-31 | $76.87 Billion | $24.11 Billion | 0.314x | -5.87% |
| 2005-12-31 | $66.11 Billion | $22.02 Billion | 0.333x | -4.28% |
| 2004-12-31 | $62.61 Billion | $21.79 Billion | 0.348x | -10.44% |
| 2003-12-31 | $57.81 Billion | $22.47 Billion | 0.389x | -0.26% |
| 2002-12-31 | $56.67 Billion | $22.08 Billion | 0.390x | +9.13% |
| 2001-12-31 | $54.69 Billion | $19.53 Billion | 0.357x | +27.25% |
| 2000-12-31 | $56.41 Billion | $15.83 Billion | 0.281x | -53.38% |
| 1999-12-31 | $28.28 Billion | $17.02 Billion | 0.602x | -48.12% |
| 1998-12-31 | $13.56 Billion | $15.72 Billion | 1.160x | +82.01% |
| 1997-12-31 | $13.90 Billion | $8.86 Billion | 0.637x | +9.85% |
| 1996-12-31 | $15.14 Billion | $8.78 Billion | 0.580x | -50.88% |
| 1995-12-31 | $6.68 Billion | $7.89 Billion | 1.181x | +94.09% |
| 1994-12-31 | $6.17 Billion | $3.75 Billion | 0.609x | +18.21% |
| 1993-12-31 | $8.22 Billion | $4.23 Billion | 0.515x | +2.40% |
| 1992-12-31 | $7.82 Billion | $3.93 Billion | 0.503x | +4.84% |
| 1991-12-31 | $7.83 Billion | $3.76 Billion | 0.480x | +21.14% |
| 1990-12-31 | $8.93 Billion | $3.54 Billion | 0.396x | -12.62% |
| 1989-12-31 | $8.59 Billion | $3.89 Billion | 0.453x | -- |
About Verizon Communications Inc
Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and streaming products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. It operates in two segments, Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business). The Consumer segment provides wireless services across the wireless networ… Read more