NL Industries Inc (NL) — Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio
NL Industries Inc (NL) has a Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio of -0.04x as of March 2026, meaning its operating cash flow of $-3.54 Million could theoretically repay 0% of its total liabilities ($83.56 Million) in one year. Explore NL Industries Inc long-term investment intensity to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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NL Industries Inc Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio (1988–2025)
Historical debt coverage capacity for NL Industries Inc across 38 annual periods. Also explore NL Industries Inc assets under control for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio for NL Industries Inc (1988–2025)
Year-by-year debt coverage analysis for NL Industries Inc. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see how much is NL Industries Inc worth.
| Year | CF-to-Debt Ratio | Operating CF (USD) | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.39x | $-36.40 Million | $93.22 Million | ▼ -347.9% |
| 2024 | 0.16x | $25.57 Million | $162.35 Million | ▼ -21.3% |
| 2023 | 0.20x | $37.00 Million | $184.90 Million | ▲ +53.9% |
| 2022 | 0.13x | $26.93 Million | $207.12 Million | ▲ +55.9% |
| 2021 | 0.08x | $17.61 Million | $211.18 Million | ▼ -6.7% |
| 2020 | 0.09x | $19.02 Million | $212.80 Million | ▼ -25.0% |
| 2019 | 0.12x | $27.43 Million | $230.28 Million | ▲ +70.0% |
| 2018 | 0.07x | $17.08 Million | $243.68 Million | ▼ -25.4% |
| 2017 | 0.09x | $18.64 Million | $198.54 Million | ▼ -35.4% |
| 2016 | 0.15x | $27.70 Million | $190.72 Million | ▼ -4.9% |
| 2015 | 0.15x | $28.11 Million | $184.07 Million | ▲ +61.7% |
| 2014 | 0.09x | $23.55 Million | $249.31 Million | ▲ +100.8% |
| 2013 | 0.05x | $14.90 Million | $316.83 Million | ▼ -23.5% |
| 2012 | 0.06x | $18.00 Million | $292.70 Million | ▼ -57.3% |
| 2011 | 0.14x | $48.23 Million | $335.25 Million | ▲ +669.7% |
| 2010 | 0.02x | $5.42 Million | $289.87 Million | ▲ +192.0% |
| 2009 | 0.01x | $1.39 Million | $217.33 Million | ▲ +84.7% |
| 2008 | 0.00x | $760.00K | $219.31 Million | ▲ +133.0% |
| 2007 | -0.01x | $-2.77 Million | $263.93 Million | ▼ -108.5% |
| 2006 | 0.12x | $29.00 Million | $235.42 Million | ▲ +610.1% |
| 2005 | -0.02x | $-5.30 Million | $219.39 Million | ▼ -213.2% |
| 2004 | 0.02x | $4.30 Million | $201.46 Million | ▼ -77.0% |
| 2003 | 0.09x | $90.53 Million | $976.40 Million | ▼ -21.0% |
| 2002 | 0.12x | $98.25 Million | $837.66 Million | ▼ -31.6% |
| 2001 | 0.17x | $129.73 Million | $756.94 Million | ▼ -5.6% |
| 2000 | 0.18x | $139.75 Million | $770.02 Million | ▲ +30.9% |
| 1999 | 0.14x | $108.30 Million | $781.20 Million | ▲ +208.0% |
| 1998 | 0.05x | $45.10 Million | $1.00 Billion | ▼ -33.4% |
| 1997 | 0.07x | $89.20 Million | $1.32 Billion | ▲ +483.4% |
| 1996 | 0.01x | $16.50 Million | $1.42 Billion | ▼ -76.1% |
| 1995 | 0.05x | $71.60 Million | $1.48 Billion | ▼ -61.3% |
| 1994 | 0.13x | $181.80 Million | $1.45 Billion | ▲ +2617.5% |
| 1993 | 0.00x | $-7.30 Million | $1.47 Billion | ▲ +82.8% |
| 1992 | -0.03x | $-46.60 Million | $1.62 Billion | ▼ -209.1% |
| 1991 | 0.03x | $49.90 Million | $1.89 Billion | ▼ -37.2% |
| 1990 | 0.04x | $81.10 Million | $1.93 Billion | ▼ -54.7% |
| 1989 | 0.09x | $127.60 Million | $1.37 Billion | ▼ -58.5% |
| 1988 | 0.22x | $155.70 Million | $696.00 Million | — |