Smiths News PLC (SNWS) — Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio
Smiths News PLC (SNWS) has a Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio of 0.17x as of August 2025, meaning its operating cash flow of GBX27.70 Million could theoretically repay 0% of its total liabilities (GBX164.50 Million) in one year. See Smiths News PLC free cash flow generation to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
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Smiths News PLC Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio (1991–2025)
Historical debt coverage capacity for Smiths News PLC across 34 annual periods. Also explore Smiths News PLC annual equity growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio for Smiths News PLC (1991–2025)
Year-by-year debt coverage analysis for Smiths News PLC. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see market value of Smiths News PLC.
| Year | CF-to-Debt Ratio | Operating CF (GBX) | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.28x | GBX46.60 Million | GBX164.50 Million | ▲ +186.3% |
| 2024 | 0.10x | GBX18.10 Million | GBX182.90 Million | ▼ -42.5% |
| 2023 | 0.17x | GBX36.40 Million | GBX211.60 Million | ▼ -23.5% |
| 2022 | 0.22x | GBX49.80 Million | GBX221.40 Million | ▲ +32.5% |
| 2021 | 0.17x | GBX41.40 Million | GBX243.90 Million | ▲ +127.8% |
| 2020 | 0.07x | GBX23.40 Million | GBX314.00 Million | ▼ -7.0% |
| 2019 | 0.08x | GBX23.00 Million | GBX287.00 Million | ▼ -45.6% |
| 2018 | 0.15x | GBX37.50 Million | GBX254.40 Million | ▼ -9.4% |
| 2017 | 0.16x | GBX51.20 Million | GBX314.80 Million | ▲ +13.2% |
| 2016 | 0.14x | GBX58.20 Million | GBX404.90 Million | ▲ +30.7% |
| 2015 | 0.11x | GBX46.50 Million | GBX422.80 Million | ▼ -20.4% |
| 2014 | 0.14x | GBX47.40 Million | GBX343.00 Million | ▲ +26.1% |
| 2013 | 0.11x | GBX37.90 Million | GBX345.90 Million | ▲ +22.9% |
| 2012 | 0.09x | GBX28.50 Million | GBX319.70 Million | ▲ +19.5% |
| 2011 | 0.07x | GBX20.30 Million | GBX272.20 Million | ▼ -17.8% |
| 2010 | 0.09x | GBX22.10 Million | GBX243.60 Million | ▼ -15.1% |
| 2009 | 0.11x | GBX27.70 Million | GBX259.20 Million | ▼ -23.7% |
| 2008 | 0.14x | GBX25.10 Million | GBX179.10 Million | ▲ +437.2% |
| 2007 | 0.03x | GBX4.50 Million | GBX172.50 Million | ▼ -93.7% |
| 2006 | 0.41x | GBX98.00 Million | GBX238.00 Million | ▲ +947.1% |
| 2005 | -0.05x | GBX-28.00 Million | GBX576.00 Million | ▼ -177.1% |
| 2004 | -0.02x | GBX-8.00 Million | GBX456.00 Million | ▼ -116.6% |
| 2003 | 0.11x | GBX52.00 Million | GBX492.00 Million | ▲ +2.5% |
| 2002 | 0.10x | GBX53.00 Million | GBX514.00 Million | ▼ -32.7% |
| 2001 | 0.15x | GBX82.00 Million | GBX535.00 Million | ▼ -28.8% |
| 2000 | 0.22x | GBX95.00 Million | GBX441.00 Million | ▲ +47.3% |
| 1999 | 0.15x | GBX67.00 Million | GBX458.00 Million | ▲ +112.8% |
| 1997 | 0.07x | GBX44.00 Million | GBX640.00 Million | ▼ -27.5% |
| 1996 | 0.09x | GBX70.00 Million | GBX738.00 Million | ▲ +4.2% |
| 1995 | 0.09x | GBX66.30 Million | GBX728.50 Million | ▼ -39.4% |
| 1994 | 0.15x | GBX92.60 Million | GBX616.40 Million | ▲ +8.7% |
| 1993 | 0.14x | GBX81.30 Million | GBX588.40 Million | ▼ -5.1% |
| 1992 | 0.15x | GBX77.40 Million | GBX531.70 Million | ▲ +59.1% |
| 1991 | 0.09x | GBX58.00 Million | GBX634.00 Million | — |