NOV Inc. (NOV) — Cash Flow Quality Index
NOV Inc. (NOV) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of -1.30x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $-26.00 Million is below net income of $20.00 Million, suggesting accrual-heavy earnings not yet converted to cash. Explore NOV cash flow conversion to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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NOV Inc. Cash Flow Quality Index (1996–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for NOV Inc. across 23 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check NOV total capital reinvestment ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for NOV Inc. (1996–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for NOV Inc.. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see NOV Inc. (NOV) total market value.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.54x | $1.24 Billion | $145.00 Million | ▲ +316.1% |
| 2024 | 2.05x | $1.30 Billion | $635.00 Million | ▲ +1326.0% |
| 2023 | 0.14x | $143.00 Million | $993.00 Million | ▲ +112.5% |
| 2022 | -1.15x | $-179.00 Million | $155.00 Million | ▼ -208.5% |
| 2014 | 1.06x | $2.61 Billion | $2.46 Billion | ▼ -27.0% |
| 2013 | 1.46x | $3.40 Billion | $2.33 Billion | ▲ +484.4% |
| 2012 | 0.25x | $620.00 Million | $2.48 Billion | ▼ -76.9% |
| 2011 | 1.08x | $2.14 Billion | $1.99 Billion | ▲ +16.2% |
| 2010 | 0.93x | $1.54 Billion | $1.66 Billion | ▼ -34.6% |
| 2009 | 1.42x | $2.10 Billion | $1.47 Billion | ▲ +21.0% |
| 2008 | 1.18x | $2.29 Billion | $1.95 Billion | ▲ +32.3% |
| 2007 | 0.89x | $1.19 Billion | $1.34 Billion | ▼ -50.1% |
| 2006 | 1.78x | $1.22 Billion | $684.00 Million | ▲ +558.5% |
| 2005 | 0.27x | $77.50 Million | $286.90 Million | ▼ -82.1% |
| 2004 | 1.51x | $166.20 Million | $110.20 Million | ▲ +273.6% |
| 2003 | 0.40x | $31.01 Million | $76.82 Million | ▼ -71.7% |
| 2002 | 1.42x | $104.04 Million | $73.07 Million | ▲ +518.9% |
| 2001 | -0.34x | $-35.38 Million | $104.06 Million | ▼ -116.8% |
| 2000 | 2.03x | $26.61 Million | $13.14 Million | ▼ -96.4% |
| 1999 | 56.33x | $84.50 Million | $1.50 Million | ▲ +10250.3% |
| 1998 | 0.54x | $37.50 Million | $68.90 Million | ▲ +3590.1% |
| 1997 | -0.02x | $-800.00K | $51.30 Million | ▲ +99.8% |
| 1996 | -6.50x | $-1.30 Million | $200.00K | — |