Potbelly Co (PBPB) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Potbelly Co (PBPB) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 4.71x as of June 2025. Operating cash flow of $13.74 Million exceeds net income of $2.91 Million, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore PBPB operating cash flow to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Potbelly Co Cash Flow Quality Index (2011–2024)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Potbelly Co across 9 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check Potbelly Co (PBPB) total reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Potbelly Co (2011–2024)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Potbelly Co. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see PBPB market cap.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.48x | $19.66 Million | $41.33 Million | ▼ -86.4% |
| 2023 | 3.49x | $19.49 Million | $5.58 Million | ▲ +31.9% |
| 2022 | 2.65x | $12.48 Million | $4.71 Million | ▼ -51.4% |
| 2016 | 5.45x | $45.97 Million | $8.44 Million | ▼ -22.4% |
| 2015 | 7.02x | $40.32 Million | $5.74 Million | ▲ +14.9% |
| 2014 | 6.11x | $26.55 Million | $4.34 Million | ▼ -73.6% |
| 2013 | 23.16x | $29.88 Million | $1.29 Million | ▲ +2117.2% |
| 2012 | 1.04x | $25.09 Million | $24.01 Million | ▼ -62.8% |
| 2011 | 2.81x | $20.12 Million | $7.17 Million | — |