Astrotech Corp (ASTC) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Latest as of September 2013:
-0.53x
Astrotech Corp (ASTC) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of -0.53x as of September 2013. Operating cash flow of $-535.00K is below net income of $1.01 Million, suggesting accrual-heavy earnings not yet converted to cash. Explore Astrotech Corp cash flow to debt ratio to assess how comfortably operating cash covers total debt obligations.
Cash Flow Quality Index
-0.53x
Operating CF / Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
$-535.00K
USD
Net Income
$1.01 Million
USD
Data as of
Sep 2013
Most recent filing
Astrotech Corp Cash Flow Quality Index (1994–2009)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Astrotech Corp across 8 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see Astrotech Corp operating cash flow efficiency.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Astrotech Corp (1994–2009)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Astrotech Corp.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1.05x | $4.97 Million | $4.72 Million | ▲ +177.2% |
| 2005 | -1.36x | $-7.15 Million | $5.25 Million | ▼ -153.6% |
| 2004 | 2.54x | $5.27 Million | $2.08 Million | ▼ -22.8% |
| 1998 | 3.29x | $31.60 Million | $9.60 Million | ▲ +3976.9% |
| 1997 | -0.08x | $-900.00K | $10.60 Million | ▼ -105.0% |
| 1996 | 1.70x | $26.80 Million | $15.80 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1.70x | $26.80 Million | $15.80 Million | ▼ -32.9% |
| 1994 | 2.53x | $21.83 Million | $8.64 Million | — |
Cash Flow Quality Index = Operating Cash Flow / Net Income. Ratios above 1.0x indicate cash-backed earnings.