First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FM) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FM) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.186x 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 (CA$2.08 Billion ≈ $1.50 Billion USD) by net assets (CA$11.16 Billion ≈ $8.08 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 FM days of operational coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
First Quantum Minerals Ltd - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1997–2025)
This chart illustrates how First Quantum Minerals Ltd's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
First Quantum Minerals Ltd Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of First Quantum Minerals Ltd ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Veeva Systems Inc Class A
NYSE:VEEV
|
0.015x |
|
Hershey Co
NYSE:HSY
|
0.099x |
|
Edison International
NYSE:EIX
|
0.076x |
|
CenterPoint Energy Inc
NYSE:CNP
|
0.025x |
|
Credicorp Ltd
MX:BAPN
|
-0.020x |
|
TechnipFMC PLC
NYSE:FTI
|
0.099x |
|
Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited
F:NVAA
|
0.311x |
|
ResMed Inc
NYSE:RMD
|
0.085x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for First Quantum Minerals Ltd (1997–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of First Quantum Minerals Ltd from 1997 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see First Quantum Minerals Ltd stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CA$11.54 Billion ≈ $8.34 Billion |
CA$2.08 Billion ≈ $1.50 Billion |
0.180x | +29.92% |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$11.90 Billion ≈ $8.61 Billion |
CA$1.65 Billion ≈ $1.19 Billion |
0.139x | +4.77% |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$10.78 Billion ≈ $7.80 Billion |
CA$1.43 Billion ≈ $1.03 Billion |
0.132x | -30.52% |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$12.24 Billion ≈ $8.85 Billion |
CA$2.33 Billion ≈ $1.69 Billion |
0.191x | -24.08% |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$11.49 Billion ≈ $8.31 Billion |
CA$2.88 Billion ≈ $2.09 Billion |
0.251x | +56.16% |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$10.04 Billion ≈ $7.26 Billion |
CA$1.61 Billion ≈ $1.17 Billion |
0.161x | +92.78% |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$10.66 Billion ≈ $7.71 Billion |
CA$889.00 Million ≈ $643.09 Million |
0.083x | -54.85% |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$10.72 Billion ≈ $7.76 Billion |
CA$1.98 Billion ≈ $1.43 Billion |
0.185x | +104.63% |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$10.13 Billion ≈ $7.33 Billion |
CA$914.00 Million ≈ $661.17 Million |
0.090x | +0.56% |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$10.29 Billion ≈ $7.44 Billion |
CA$923.00 Million ≈ $667.68 Million |
0.090x | -19.88% |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$10.63 Billion ≈ $7.69 Billion |
CA$1.19 Billion ≈ $861.55 Million |
0.112x | +51.96% |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$10.09 Billion ≈ $7.30 Billion |
CA$743.60 Million ≈ $537.91 Million |
0.074x | -22.89% |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$9.09 Billion ≈ $6.57 Billion |
CA$868.80 Million ≈ $628.48 Million |
0.096x | +64.15% |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$5.88 Billion ≈ $4.25 Billion |
CA$342.50 Million ≈ $247.76 Million |
0.058x | -41.12% |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$4.17 Billion ≈ $3.02 Billion |
CA$412.30 Million ≈ $298.25 Million |
0.099x | -59.35% |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$3.13 Billion ≈ $2.26 Billion |
CA$761.30 Million ≈ $550.71 Million |
0.243x | +24.41% |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$2.88 Billion ≈ $2.08 Billion |
CA$562.60 Million ≈ $406.98 Million |
0.196x | -56.21% |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$1.71 Billion ≈ $1.24 Billion |
CA$765.40 Million ≈ $553.68 Million |
0.447x | +48.76% |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$1.80 Billion ≈ $1.30 Billion |
CA$540.80 Million ≈ $391.21 Million |
0.300x | -36.35% |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$1.17 Billion ≈ $843.39 Million |
CA$549.88 Million ≈ $397.78 Million |
0.472x | -22.05% |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$389.23 Million ≈ $281.56 Million |
CA$235.49 Million ≈ $170.35 Million |
0.605x | +215.48% |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$160.03 Million ≈ $115.76 Million |
CA$30.69 Million ≈ $22.20 Million |
0.192x | +2.48% |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$85.09 Million ≈ $61.55 Million |
CA$15.92 Million ≈ $11.52 Million |
0.187x | +356.02% |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$55.72 Million ≈ $40.31 Million |
CA$-4.07 Million ≈ $-2.95 Million |
-0.073x | -154.40% |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$48.67 Million ≈ $35.20 Million |
CA$6.54 Million ≈ $4.73 Million |
0.134x | -52.02% |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$33.56 Million ≈ $24.28 Million |
CA$9.40 Million ≈ $6.80 Million |
0.280x | -30.36% |
| 1999-12-31 | CA$24.64 Million ≈ $17.82 Million |
CA$9.91 Million ≈ $7.17 Million |
0.402x | +743.53% |
| 1998-12-31 | CA$22.96 Million ≈ $16.61 Million |
CA$-1.43 Million ≈ $-1.04 Million |
-0.062x | -77.08% |
| 1997-12-31 | CA$29.86 Million ≈ $21.60 Million |
CA$-1.05 Million ≈ $-762.37K |
-0.035x | -- |
About First Quantum Minerals Ltd
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, and production of mineral properties. It primarily explores for copper, gold, nickel, silver, and zinc products. Its flagship project is the 100% owned Kansanshi project located in the northwestern Province of Zambia. The company was formerly known as First Quantum Ventures Ltd. and changed its n… Read more