NL Industries Inc (NL) — Cash Flow Quality Index
NL Industries Inc (NL) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of -0.82x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $-3.54 Million is below net income of $4.34 Million, suggesting accrual-heavy earnings not yet converted to cash. Explore NL Industries Inc cash conversion from operations to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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NL Industries Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (1988–2024)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for NL Industries Inc across 26 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check NL cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for NL Industries Inc (1988–2024)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for NL Industries Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see NL market cap.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.37x | $25.57 Million | $69.26 Million | ▼ -50.0% |
| 2022 | 0.74x | $26.93 Million | $36.46 Million | ▲ +123.9% |
| 2021 | 0.33x | $17.61 Million | $53.36 Million | ▼ -72.1% |
| 2020 | 1.18x | $19.02 Million | $16.10 Million | ▲ +20.7% |
| 2019 | 0.98x | $27.43 Million | $28.04 Million | ▲ +518.7% |
| 2017 | 0.16x | $18.64 Million | $117.83 Million | ▼ -90.5% |
| 2016 | 1.66x | $27.70 Million | $16.69 Million | ▲ +108.8% |
| 2014 | 0.79x | $23.55 Million | $29.63 Million | ▲ +249.2% |
| 2012 | 0.23x | $18.00 Million | $79.08 Million | ▼ -61.0% |
| 2011 | 0.58x | $48.23 Million | $82.66 Million | ▲ +662.3% |
| 2010 | 0.08x | $5.42 Million | $70.78 Million | ▲ +234.2% |
| 2008 | 0.02x | $760.00K | $33.18 Million | ▼ -97.9% |
| 2006 | 1.11x | $29.00 Million | $26.11 Million | ▲ +789.5% |
| 2005 | -0.16x | $-5.30 Million | $32.89 Million | ▼ -888.7% |
| 2004 | 0.02x | $4.30 Million | $210.38 Million | ▼ -98.6% |
| 2003 | 1.42x | $90.53 Million | $63.66 Million | ▼ -46.7% |
| 2002 | 2.67x | $98.25 Million | $36.81 Million | ▲ +149.8% |
| 2001 | 1.07x | $129.73 Million | $121.41 Million | ▲ +18.8% |
| 2000 | 0.90x | $139.75 Million | $155.34 Million | ▲ +32.7% |
| 1999 | 0.68x | $108.30 Million | $159.80 Million | ▲ +467.0% |
| 1998 | 0.12x | $45.10 Million | $377.30 Million | ▼ -92.2% |
| 1996 | 1.53x | $16.50 Million | $10.80 Million | ▲ +82.7% |
| 1995 | 0.84x | $71.60 Million | $85.60 Million | ▼ -3.6% |
| 1990 | 0.87x | $81.10 Million | $93.50 Million | ▲ +15.8% |
| 1989 | 0.75x | $127.60 Million | $170.30 Million | ▼ -25.1% |
| 1988 | 1.00x | $155.70 Million | $155.70 Million | — |