Tesla Inc (TSLA) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Tesla Inc (TSLA) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 8.02x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $3.94 Billion exceeds net income of $491.00 Million, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore Tesla Inc cash flow conversion to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Tesla Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (2020–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Tesla Inc across 6 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check TSLA capex plus investments ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Tesla Inc (2020–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Tesla Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see Tesla Inc (TSLA) market capitalisation.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.83x | $14.75 Billion | $3.85 Billion | ▲ +82.8% |
| 2024 | 2.09x | $14.92 Billion | $7.13 Billion | ▲ +136.8% |
| 2023 | 0.88x | $13.26 Billion | $15.00 Billion | ▼ -24.5% |
| 2022 | 1.17x | $14.72 Billion | $12.58 Billion | ▼ -43.8% |
| 2021 | 2.08x | $11.50 Billion | $5.52 Billion | ▼ -75.8% |
| 2020 | 8.61x | $5.94 Billion | $690.00 Million | — |