Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 6.86x as of September 2025. Operating cash flow of Rs79.76 Billion exceeds net income of Rs11.63 Billion, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore SAIL operating cash flow to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Steel Authority of India Limited Cash Flow Quality Index (2004–2026)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Steel Authority of India Limited across 20 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check SAIL cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Steel Authority of India Limited (2004–2026)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Steel Authority of India Limited. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) total market value.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (INR) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.28x | Rs178.11 Billion | Rs33.73 Billion | ▲ +26.3% |
| 2025 | 4.18x | Rs99.14 Billion | Rs23.72 Billion | ▲ +340.4% |
| 2024 | 0.95x | Rs29.11 Billion | Rs30.67 Billion | ▲ +151.9% |
| 2023 | -1.83x | Rs-52.90 Billion | Rs28.92 Billion | ▼ -196.2% |
| 2022 | 1.90x | Rs309.87 Billion | Rs162.92 Billion | ▼ -41.5% |
| 2021 | 3.25x | Rs234.30 Billion | Rs72.06 Billion | ▲ +1838.1% |
| 2020 | -0.19x | Rs-6.18 Billion | Rs33.02 Billion | ▼ -109.2% |
| 2019 | 2.03x | Rs72.15 Billion | Rs35.49 Billion | ▲ +94.2% |
| 2015 | 1.05x | Rs25.79 Billion | Rs24.64 Billion | ▼ -44.5% |
| 2014 | 1.89x | Rs63.13 Billion | Rs33.46 Billion | ▲ +131.3% |
| 2013 | 0.82x | Rs28.23 Billion | Rs34.60 Billion | ▲ +140.0% |
| 2012 | 0.34x | Rs17.95 Billion | Rs52.82 Billion | ▲ +2.9% |
| 2011 | 0.33x | Rs24.38 Billion | Rs73.84 Billion | ▼ -33.3% |
| 2010 | 0.50x | Rs50.97 Billion | Rs102.95 Billion | ▼ -23.5% |
| 2009 | 0.65x | Rs61.69 Billion | Rs95.33 Billion | ▼ -12.3% |
| 2008 | 0.74x | Rs85.49 Billion | Rs115.85 Billion | ▲ +21.5% |
| 2007 | 0.61x | Rs57.74 Billion | Rs95.07 Billion | ▼ -10.9% |
| 2006 | 0.68x | Rs39.40 Billion | Rs57.78 Billion | ▼ -29.4% |
| 2005 | 0.97x | Rs91.41 Billion | Rs94.63 Billion | ▼ -63.5% |
| 2004 | 2.65x | Rs72.15 Billion | Rs27.25 Billion | — |