Alcon AG (ALC) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

Latest as of December 2025: 0.030x

Based on the latest financial reports, Alcon AG (ALC) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.030x as of December 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 (CHF661.33 Million ≈ $836.10 Million USD) by net assets (CHF22.02 Billion ≈ $27.84 Billion USD). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See ALC cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.

Alcon AG - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (2015–2025)

This chart illustrates how Alcon AG's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.

Alcon AG Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

The table below lists competitors of Alcon AG ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.

Company	Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Coal India Limited NSE:COALINDIA	0.083x
VICI Properties Inc NYSE:VICI	0.022x
Grupo Financiero Banorte S.A.B. de C.V MX:GFNORTEO	-0.031x
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. NYSE:SUNB	0.208x
Bajaj Auto Limited NSE:BAJAJ-AUTO	-0.006x
Ares Management LP NYSE:ARES	0.048x
Prudential plc F:PRU2	0.030x
Viking Holdings Ltd NYSE:VIK	0.742x

Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Alcon AG (2015–2025)

The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Alcon AG from 2015 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see ALC company net worth.

Year	Net Assets	Operating Cash Flow	Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency	Change
2025-12-31	CHF22.02 Billion ≈ $27.84 Billion	CHF2.38 Billion ≈ $3.01 Billion	0.108x	+12.11%
2024-12-31	CHF21.55 Billion ≈ $27.25 Billion	CHF2.08 Billion ≈ $2.63 Billion	0.096x	+43.19%
2023-12-31	CHF20.62 Billion ≈ $26.07 Billion	CHF1.39 Billion ≈ $1.75 Billion	0.067x	+8.81%
2022-12-31	CHF19.68 Billion ≈ $24.88 Billion	CHF1.22 Billion ≈ $1.54 Billion	0.062x	-11.45%
2021-12-31	CHF19.26 Billion ≈ $24.34 Billion	CHF1.34 Billion ≈ $1.70 Billion	0.070x	+59.74%
2020-12-31	CHF18.82 Billion ≈ $23.80 Billion	CHF823.00 Million ≈ $1.04 Billion	0.044x	-8.26%
2019-12-31	CHF19.30 Billion ≈ $24.40 Billion	CHF920.00 Million ≈ $1.16 Billion	0.048x	-18.41%
2018-12-31	CHF19.52 Billion ≈ $24.67 Billion	CHF1.14 Billion ≈ $1.44 Billion	0.058x	+10.45%
2017-12-31	CHF23.03 Billion ≈ $29.11 Billion	CHF1.22 Billion ≈ $1.54 Billion	0.053x	-2.24%
2016-12-31	CHF23.01 Billion ≈ $29.09 Billion	CHF1.25 Billion ≈ $1.57 Billion	0.054x	-6.66%
2015-12-31	CHF23.64 Billion ≈ $29.88 Billion	CHF1.37 Billion ≈ $1.73 Billion	0.058x	--

About Alcon AG

SW:ALC Switzerland Medical Instruments & Supplies

Market Cap

$32.36 Billion

CHF25.60 Billion CHF

Market Cap Rank

#898 Global

#15 in Switzerland

Share Price

CHF52.52

Change (1 day)

-0.64%

52-Week Range

CHF48.75 - CHF73.62

All Time High

CHF84.68