GlobalData PLC (DATA) — Cash Flow Quality Index
GlobalData PLC (DATA) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of -0.05x as of December 2025. Operating cash flow of GBX-1.40 Million is below net income of GBX27.30 Million, suggesting accrual-heavy earnings not yet converted to cash. Explore DATA cash flow metrics to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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GlobalData PLC Cash Flow Quality Index (2003–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for GlobalData PLC across 17 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check DATA cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for GlobalData PLC (2003–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for GlobalData PLC. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see DATA market cap overview.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (GBX) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.45x | GBX47.90 Million | GBX33.10 Million | ▼ -5.9% |
| 2024 | 1.54x | GBX45.50 Million | GBX29.60 Million | ▼ -28.0% |
| 2023 | 2.14x | GBX65.80 Million | GBX30.80 Million | ▲ +5.3% |
| 2022 | 2.03x | GBX61.90 Million | GBX30.50 Million | ▼ -2.8% |
| 2021 | 2.09x | GBX52.00 Million | GBX24.90 Million | ▼ -7.5% |
| 2020 | 2.26x | GBX51.00 Million | GBX22.60 Million | ▼ -79.6% |
| 2019 | 11.05x | GBX42.00 Million | GBX3.80 Million | ▲ +2.0% |
| 2016 | 10.83x | GBX11.87 Million | GBX1.10 Million | ▲ +1798.6% |
| 2013 | 0.57x | GBX2.56 Million | GBX4.49 Million | ▼ -53.4% |
| 2012 | 1.22x | GBX5.84 Million | GBX4.77 Million | ▲ +0.6% |
| 2009 | 1.22x | GBX9.94 Million | GBX8.17 Million | ▲ +56.6% |
| 2008 | 0.78x | GBX1.51 Million | GBX1.94 Million | ▲ +42.4% |
| 2007 | 0.55x | GBX1.59 Million | GBX2.91 Million | ▼ -35.9% |
| 2006 | 0.85x | GBX1.44 Million | GBX1.69 Million | ▼ -50.7% |
| 2005 | 1.73x | GBX1.27 Million | GBX732.95K | ▲ +55.9% |
| 2004 | 1.11x | GBX701.78K | GBX633.00K | ▼ -22.0% |
| 2003 | 1.42x | GBX777.00K | GBX547.00K | — |