Algoma Central Corporation (ALC) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Algoma Central Corporation (ALC) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 0.47x as of December 2025. Operating cash flow of CA$43.78 Million is below net income of CA$93.98 Million, suggesting accrual-heavy earnings not yet converted to cash. Explore ALC operating cash flow to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Algoma Central Corporation Cash Flow Quality Index (1996–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Algoma Central Corporation across 30 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check ALC cash reinvestment to operating cash ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Algoma Central Corporation (1996–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Algoma Central Corporation. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see market value of Algoma Central Corporation.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (CAD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.95x | CA$135.37 Million | CA$143.03 Million | ▼ -44.2% |
| 2024 | 1.70x | CA$155.39 Million | CA$91.64 Million | ▲ +13.1% |
| 2023 | 1.50x | CA$124.21 Million | CA$82.87 Million | ▲ +35.1% |
| 2022 | 1.11x | CA$133.13 Million | CA$119.97 Million | ▼ -43.8% |
| 2021 | 1.98x | CA$162.38 Million | CA$82.17 Million | ▼ -42.3% |
| 2020 | 3.43x | CA$157.06 Million | CA$45.85 Million | ▼ -39.9% |
| 2019 | 5.70x | CA$137.76 Million | CA$24.16 Million | ▲ +262.6% |
| 2018 | 1.57x | CA$80.11 Million | CA$50.94 Million | ▼ -18.9% |
| 2017 | 1.94x | CA$62.77 Million | CA$32.37 Million | ▼ -84.1% |
| 2016 | 12.22x | CA$90.12 Million | CA$7.37 Million | ▲ +345.9% |
| 2015 | 2.74x | CA$57.75 Million | CA$21.07 Million | ▲ +37.9% |
| 2014 | 1.99x | CA$104.87 Million | CA$52.77 Million | ▼ -20.8% |
| 2013 | 2.51x | CA$105.24 Million | CA$41.92 Million | ▲ +30.6% |
| 2012 | 1.92x | CA$84.22 Million | CA$43.82 Million | ▲ +27.4% |
| 2011 | 1.51x | CA$103.84 Million | CA$68.84 Million | ▼ -33.6% |
| 2010 | 2.27x | CA$74.01 Million | CA$32.60 Million | ▲ +46.1% |
| 2009 | 1.55x | CA$60.34 Million | CA$38.84 Million | ▼ -28.7% |
| 2008 | 2.18x | CA$89.97 Million | CA$41.28 Million | ▲ +41.8% |
| 2007 | 1.54x | CA$80.59 Million | CA$52.44 Million | ▼ -22.5% |
| 2006 | 1.98x | CA$82.47 Million | CA$41.58 Million | ▼ -12.0% |
| 2005 | 2.25x | CA$69.68 Million | CA$30.90 Million | ▲ +79.9% |
| 2004 | 1.25x | CA$28.25 Million | CA$22.55 Million | ▼ -43.6% |
| 2003 | 2.22x | CA$25.80 Million | CA$11.60 Million | ▲ +31.4% |
| 2002 | 1.69x | CA$37.63 Million | CA$22.23 Million | ▼ -2.1% |
| 2001 | 1.73x | CA$54.67 Million | CA$31.62 Million | ▼ -91.1% |
| 2000 | 19.38x | CA$42.23 Million | CA$2.18 Million | ▲ +271.5% |
| 1999 | 5.22x | CA$38.60 Million | CA$7.40 Million | ▲ +167.5% |
| 1998 | 1.95x | CA$31.20 Million | CA$16.00 Million | ▲ +347.7% |
| 1997 | 0.44x | CA$33.10 Million | CA$76.00 Million | ▼ -83.0% |
| 1996 | 2.57x | CA$32.60 Million | CA$12.70 Million | — |