Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI) — Cash Flow Quality Index

Latest as of March 2026: -13.69x

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 investment intensity of Super Micro Computer Inc to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.

Cash Flow Quality Index

-13.69x
Operating CF / Net Income

Operating Cash Flow

$-6.62 Billion
USD

Net Income

$483.39 Million
USD

Data as of

Mar 2026
Most recent filing

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. Check SMCI tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.

Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Super Micro Computer Inc (2005–2025)

Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Super Micro Computer Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see market cap of 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
Cash Flow Quality Index = Operating Cash Flow / Net Income. Ratios above 1.0x indicate cash-backed earnings.