Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 24.10x as of December 2025. Operating cash flow of $231.40 Million exceeds net income of $9.60 Million, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore BTU cash flow conversion to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Peabody Energy Corp Cash Flow Quality Index (1997–2024)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Peabody Energy Corp across 21 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check cash flow reinvestment rate of Peabody Energy Corp to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Peabody Energy Corp (1997–2024)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Peabody Energy Corp. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see BTU market cap overview.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.49x | $606.50 Million | $407.30 Million | ▲ +9.2% |
| 2023 | 1.36x | $1.04 Billion | $759.60 Million | ▲ +53.0% |
| 2022 | 0.89x | $1.17 Billion | $1.32 Billion | ▼ -26.3% |
| 2021 | 1.21x | $420.00 Million | $347.40 Million | ▼ -47.6% |
| 2018 | 2.31x | $1.49 Billion | $645.70 Million | ▲ +5.3% |
| 2017 | 2.19x | $1.01 Billion | $461.60 Million | ▲ +35.5% |
| 2011 | 1.62x | $1.63 Billion | $1.01 Billion | ▲ +19.7% |
| 2010 | 1.35x | $1.09 Billion | $805.10 Million | ▼ -41.0% |
| 2009 | 2.29x | $1.05 Billion | $457.90 Million | ▲ +69.7% |
| 2008 | 1.35x | $1.29 Billion | $953.50 Million | ▲ +12.6% |
| 2007 | 1.20x | $316.37 Million | $264.29 Million | ▲ +20.7% |
| 2006 | 0.99x | $595.73 Million | $600.70 Million | ▼ -40.4% |
| 2005 | 1.66x | $702.76 Million | $422.65 Million | ▲ +2.8% |
| 2004 | 1.62x | $283.76 Million | $175.39 Million | ▼ -73.1% |
| 2003 | 6.02x | $188.86 Million | $31.35 Million | ▲ +175.0% |
| 2002 | 2.19x | $231.20 Million | $105.52 Million | ▲ +54.3% |
| 2001 | 1.42x | $151.98 Million | $107.06 Million | ▼ -36.0% |
| 2000 | 2.22x | $262.91 Million | $118.57 Million | ▼ -91.6% |
| 1999 | 26.50x | $270.51 Million | $10.21 Million | ▲ +2238.5% |
| 1998 | 1.13x | $181.68 Million | $160.34 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.13x | $181.68 Million | $160.34 Million | — |