Ralph Lauren Corp Class A (RL) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Ralph Lauren Corp Class A (RL) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 0.96x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $145.30 Million is below net income of $151.60 Million, suggesting accrual-heavy earnings not yet converted to cash. Explore cash flow conversion of Ralph Lauren Corp Class A to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Ralph Lauren Corp Class A Cash Flow Quality Index (1997–2026)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Ralph Lauren Corp Class A across 28 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check Ralph Lauren Corp Class A (RL) total reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Ralph Lauren Corp Class A (1997–2026)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Ralph Lauren Corp Class A. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see market cap of Ralph Lauren Corp Class A.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.23x | $1.15 Billion | $941.10 Million | ▼ -26.2% |
| 2025 | 1.66x | $1.24 Billion | $742.90 Million | ▲ +0.4% |
| 2024 | 1.66x | $1.07 Billion | $646.30 Million | ▲ +110.5% |
| 2023 | 0.79x | $411.00 Million | $522.70 Million | ▼ -34.1% |
| 2022 | 1.19x | $715.90 Million | $600.10 Million | ▼ -39.2% |
| 2020 | 1.96x | $754.60 Million | $384.30 Million | ▲ +7.9% |
| 2019 | 1.82x | $783.80 Million | $430.90 Million | ▼ -69.6% |
| 2018 | 5.99x | $975.10 Million | $162.80 Million | ▲ +135.5% |
| 2016 | 2.54x | $1.01 Billion | $396.00 Million | ▲ +99.7% |
| 2015 | 1.27x | $894.00 Million | $702.00 Million | ▲ +9.0% |
| 2014 | 1.17x | $907.00 Million | $776.00 Million | ▼ -14.0% |
| 2013 | 1.36x | $1.02 Billion | $750.00 Million | ▲ +4.5% |
| 2012 | 1.30x | $885.30 Million | $681.00 Million | ▲ +7.1% |
| 2011 | 1.21x | $688.70 Million | $567.60 Million | ▼ -35.8% |
| 2010 | 1.89x | $906.50 Million | $479.50 Million | ▼ -0.9% |
| 2009 | 1.91x | $774.20 Million | $406.00 Million | ▲ +15.1% |
| 2008 | 1.66x | $695.40 Million | $419.80 Million | ▼ -16.6% |
| 2007 | 1.99x | $796.10 Million | $400.90 Million | ▲ +36.2% |
| 2006 | 1.46x | $449.10 Million | $308.00 Million | ▼ -27.3% |
| 2005 | 2.01x | $381.97 Million | $190.43 Million | ▲ +62.8% |
| 2004 | 1.23x | $210.61 Million | $170.95 Million | ▼ -20.2% |
| 2003 | 1.54x | $268.97 Million | $174.24 Million | ▼ -9.3% |
| 2002 | 1.70x | $293.76 Million | $172.50 Million | ▲ +0.6% |
| 2001 | 1.69x | $100.29 Million | $59.26 Million | ▲ +2.8% |
| 2000 | 1.65x | $242.69 Million | $147.46 Million | ▲ +287.3% |
| 1999 | 0.42x | $38.50 Million | $90.60 Million | ▼ -34.8% |
| 1998 | 0.65x | $96.20 Million | $147.60 Million | ▼ -62.5% |
| 1997 | 1.74x | $203.60 Million | $117.30 Million | — |