Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 2.30x as of September 2025. Operating cash flow of $3.73 Billion exceeds net income of $1.62 Billion, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore LMT cash generation efficiency to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Lockheed Martin Corporation Cash Flow Quality Index (1993–2024)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Lockheed Martin Corporation across 30 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check LMT capex plus investments ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Lockheed Martin Corporation (1993–2024)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Lockheed Martin Corporation. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) total market value.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.31x | $6.97 Billion | $5.34 Billion | ▲ +14.2% |
| 2023 | 1.14x | $7.92 Billion | $6.92 Billion | ▼ -15.9% |
| 2022 | 1.36x | $7.80 Billion | $5.73 Billion | ▼ -6.8% |
| 2021 | 1.46x | $9.22 Billion | $6.32 Billion | ▲ +21.9% |
| 2020 | 1.20x | $8.18 Billion | $6.83 Billion | ▲ +2.0% |
| 2019 | 1.17x | $7.31 Billion | $6.23 Billion | ▲ +88.7% |
| 2018 | 0.62x | $3.14 Billion | $5.05 Billion | ▼ -80.8% |
| 2017 | 3.23x | $6.48 Billion | $2.00 Billion | ▲ +230.5% |
| 2016 | 0.98x | $5.19 Billion | $5.30 Billion | ▼ -30.8% |
| 2015 | 1.41x | $5.10 Billion | $3.60 Billion | ▲ +32.3% |
| 2014 | 1.07x | $3.87 Billion | $3.61 Billion | ▼ -29.9% |
| 2013 | 1.52x | $4.55 Billion | $2.98 Billion | ▲ +168.2% |
| 2012 | 0.57x | $1.56 Billion | $2.75 Billion | ▼ -53.1% |
| 2010 | 1.21x | $3.55 Billion | $2.93 Billion | ▲ +15.5% |
| 2009 | 1.05x | $3.17 Billion | $3.02 Billion | ▼ -23.6% |
| 2008 | 1.37x | $4.42 Billion | $3.22 Billion | ▼ -1.7% |
| 2007 | 1.40x | $4.24 Billion | $3.03 Billion | ▼ -6.5% |
| 2006 | 1.50x | $3.78 Billion | $2.53 Billion | ▼ -14.5% |
| 2005 | 1.75x | $3.19 Billion | $1.82 Billion | ▼ -24.2% |
| 2004 | 2.31x | $2.92 Billion | $1.27 Billion | ▲ +34.4% |
| 2003 | 1.72x | $1.81 Billion | $1.05 Billion | ▼ -60.0% |
| 2002 | 4.29x | $2.29 Billion | $533.00 Million | ▼ -81.4% |
| 2001 | 23.10x | $1.82 Billion | $79.00 Million | ▲ +719.4% |
| 1999 | 2.82x | $1.08 Billion | $382.00 Million | ▲ +39.0% |
| 1998 | 2.03x | $2.03 Billion | $1.00 Billion | ▲ +118.3% |
| 1997 | 0.93x | $1.21 Billion | $1.30 Billion | ▼ -23.5% |
| 1996 | 1.21x | $1.64 Billion | $1.35 Billion | ▼ -35.9% |
| 1995 | 1.89x | $1.29 Billion | $682.00 Million | ▲ +29.2% |
| 1994 | 1.47x | $1.49 Billion | $1.02 Billion | ▼ -16.7% |
| 1993 | 1.76x | $1.46 Billion | $829.00 Million | — |