Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of -13.69x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $-6.62 Billion is below net income of $483.39 Million, suggesting accrual-heavy earnings not yet converted to cash. Explore debt repayment capacity of Super Micro Computer Inc to assess how comfortably operating cash covers total debt obligations.
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Super Micro Computer Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (2005–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Super Micro Computer Inc across 21 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see Super Micro Computer Inc cash conversion from operations.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Super Micro Computer Inc (2005–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Super Micro Computer Inc.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.58x | $1.66 Billion | $1.05 Billion | ▲ +177.1% |
| 2024 | -2.05x | $-2.48 Billion | $1.21 Billion | ▼ -297.9% |
| 2023 | 1.04x | $663.58 Million | $640.00 Million | ▲ +167.1% |
| 2022 | -1.55x | $-440.80 Million | $285.16 Million | ▼ -240.6% |
| 2021 | 1.10x | $122.95 Million | $111.86 Million | ▲ +405.5% |
| 2020 | -0.36x | $-30.33 Million | $84.31 Million | ▼ -109.9% |
| 2019 | 3.65x | $262.55 Million | $71.92 Million | ▲ +99.8% |
| 2018 | 1.83x | $84.35 Million | $46.16 Million | ▲ +227.0% |
| 2017 | -1.44x | $-96.19 Million | $66.85 Million | ▼ -196.0% |
| 2016 | 1.50x | $107.99 Million | $72.02 Million | ▲ +431.1% |
| 2015 | -0.45x | $-46.12 Million | $101.86 Million | ▼ -475.1% |
| 2014 | 0.12x | $6.54 Million | $54.16 Million | ▼ -81.1% |
| 2013 | 0.64x | $13.58 Million | $21.28 Million | ▲ +15.7% |
| 2012 | 0.55x | $16.47 Million | $29.85 Million | ▲ +161.6% |
| 2011 | 0.21x | $8.48 Million | $40.21 Million | ▲ +361.1% |
| 2010 | -0.08x | $-2.17 Million | $26.91 Million | ▼ -106.0% |
| 2009 | 1.35x | $21.82 Million | $16.11 Million | ▲ +86.1% |
| 2008 | 0.73x | $18.50 Million | $25.42 Million | ▼ -6.1% |
| 2007 | 0.78x | $14.99 Million | $19.34 Million | ▲ +60.1% |
| 2006 | 0.48x | $8.21 Million | $16.95 Million | ▼ -27.6% |
| 2005 | 0.67x | $4.74 Million | $7.09 Million | — |