KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR) — Cash Flow Quality Index
KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 0.71x as of December 2025. Operating cash flow of $125.50 Million is below net income of $177.70 Million, suggesting accrual-heavy earnings not yet converted to cash. Explore KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR) cash conversion ratio to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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KAR Auction Services Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (2009–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for KAR Auction Services Inc across 16 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check how aggressively does KAR Auction Services Inc reinvest cash to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for KAR Auction Services Inc (2009–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for KAR Auction Services Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see market value of KAR Auction Services Inc.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.21x | $391.90 Million | $177.70 Million | ▼ -16.8% |
| 2024 | 2.65x | $291.40 Million | $109.90 Million | ▲ +255.0% |
| 2022 | -1.71x | $-412.50 Million | $241.20 Million | ▼ -127.5% |
| 2021 | 6.21x | $413.20 Million | $66.50 Million | ▼ -99.2% |
| 2020 | 768.80x | $384.40 Million | $500.00K | ▲ +26637.8% |
| 2019 | 2.88x | $542.00 Million | $188.50 Million | ▲ +25.8% |
| 2018 | 2.29x | $749.80 Million | $328.00 Million | ▲ +40.5% |
| 2017 | 1.63x | $588.80 Million | $362.00 Million | ▲ +0.3% |
| 2016 | 1.62x | $360.80 Million | $222.40 Million | ▼ -26.7% |
| 2015 | 2.21x | $475.00 Million | $214.60 Million | ▼ -13.1% |
| 2014 | 2.55x | $431.30 Million | $169.30 Million | ▼ -60.3% |
| 2013 | 6.41x | $434.00 Million | $67.70 Million | ▲ +103.2% |
| 2012 | 3.15x | $290.20 Million | $92.00 Million | ▼ -25.5% |
| 2011 | 4.24x | $305.80 Million | $72.20 Million | ▼ -37.0% |
| 2010 | 6.72x | $467.60 Million | $69.60 Million | ▼ -37.9% |
| 2009 | 10.81x | $250.80 Million | $23.20 Million | — |