Alcon AG Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Alcon AG cash flow conversion efficiency. 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.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Alcon AG (2015–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Alcon AG from 2015 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Alcon AG's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View ALC share price today for real-time trading data and today's change.
Alcon AG Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Alcon AG 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.
Alcon AG Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Alcon AG ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Also see market value of Alcon AG for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Ameren Corp
NYSE:AEE
|
0.056x |
|
Pembina Pipeline Corp
TO:PPL
|
0.019x |
|
EMCOR Group Inc
NYSE:EME
|
0.000x |
|
STMicroelectronics NV ADR
NYSE:STM
|
0.029x |
|
Prudential plc
F:PRU2
|
0.031x |
|
Cheniere Energy Partners LP
NYSE:CQP
|
11.667x |
|
Everpure, Inc.
NYSE:P
|
0.125x |
|
Iron Mountain Incorporated
NYSE:IRM
|
-0.440x |
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. Review free cash flow generation of Alcon AG 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 | 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
Alcon Inc. researches, develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells eye care products worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Surgical and Vision Care. It offers equipment, instrumentation and diagnostics, intraocular lenses (IOLs), and other implantables; and consumables, including viscoelastics, surgical solutions, incisional instruments, surgical custom packs, and other product… Read more