Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc (GPRE) — Cash Flow Quality Index

Latest as of March 2026: -1.20x

Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc (GPRE) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of -1.20x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $-39.50 Million is below net income of $32.94 Million, suggesting accrual-heavy earnings not yet converted to cash. Explore Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc operating cash flow efficiency to assess how effectively this company generates cash.

Cash Flow Quality Index

-1.20x
Operating CF / Net Income

Operating Cash Flow

$-39.50 Million
USD

Net Income

$32.94 Million
USD

Data as of

Mar 2026
Most recent filing

Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (2006–2018)

Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc across 11 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc (GPRE) reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.

Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc (2006–2018)

Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc stock valuation.

Year Quality Index Operating CF (USD) Net Income YoY Change
2018 1.06x $38.97 Million $36.73 Million ▲ +154.2%
2017 -1.96x $-159.82 Million $81.63 Million ▼ -171.9%
2016 2.72x $82.99 Million $30.49 Million ▲ +305.3%
2015 0.67x $10.23 Million $15.23 Million ▼ -51.7%
2014 1.39x $221.55 Million $159.50 Million ▼ -43.8%
2013 2.47x $107.34 Million $43.39 Million ▲ +373.2%
2012 -0.91x $-10.65 Million $11.76 Million ▼ -131.8%
2011 2.85x $108.89 Million $38.21 Million ▲ +294.2%
2010 0.72x $34.82 Million $48.16 Million ▼ -72.7%
2009 2.65x $53.43 Million $20.15 Million ▲ +335.8%
2006 0.61x $558.44K $918.12K
Cash Flow Quality Index = Operating Cash Flow / Net Income. Ratios above 1.0x indicate cash-backed earnings.