Kakao Corp (035720) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Kakao Corp (035720) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.41x as of September 2025. Free cash flow of ₩129.84 Billion represents 0% of operating cash flow (₩313.25 Billion). Explore reinvestment intensity of Kakao Corp to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Kakao Corp Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2002–2024)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Kakao Corp across 20 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see cash flow conversion of Kakao Corp.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Kakao Corp (2002–2024)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Kakao Corp. Check how aggressively does Kakao Corp reinvest cash to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (KRW) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.60x | ₩744.53 Billion | ₩1.25 Trillion | ₩505.93 Billion | ▲ +29.0% |
| 2023 | 0.46x | ₩618.87 Billion | ₩1.34 Trillion | ₩722.23 Billion | ▲ +781.8% |
| 2022 | 0.05x | ₩35.50 Billion | ₩678.38 Billion | ₩642.88 Billion | ▼ -92.7% |
| 2021 | 0.72x | ₩935.87 Billion | ₩1.31 Trillion | ₩216.22 Billion | ▼ -0.8% |
| 2020 | 0.72x | ₩701.07 Billion | ₩971.10 Billion | ₩183.15 Billion | ▼ -7.0% |
| 2019 | 0.78x | ₩583.97 Billion | ₩752.67 Billion | ₩106.36 Billion | ▲ +10.5% |
| 2018 | 0.70x | ₩345.19 Billion | ₩491.47 Billion | ₩97.20 Billion | ▼ -2.2% |
| 2017 | 0.72x | ₩267.09 Billion | ₩371.93 Billion | ₩75.16 Billion | ▼ -46.1% |
| 2016 | 1.33x | ₩422.48 Billion | ₩317.26 Billion | ₩105.23 Billion | ▼ -9.3% |
| 2015 | 1.47x | ₩238.30 Billion | ₩162.22 Billion | ₩76.08 Billion | ▲ +38.8% |
| 2014 | 1.06x | ₩233.16 Billion | ₩220.33 Billion | ₩12.83 Billion | ▼ -21.2% |
| 2013 | 1.34x | ₩169.45 Billion | ₩126.24 Billion | ₩43.20 Billion | ▲ +3.4% |
| 2012 | 1.30x | ₩160.05 Billion | ₩123.27 Billion | ₩36.78 Billion | ▼ -6.1% |
| 2011 | 1.38x | ₩154.53 Billion | ₩111.76 Billion | ₩42.77 Billion | ▲ +15.3% |
| 2010 | 1.20x | ₩161.18 Billion | ₩134.40 Billion | ₩26.78 Billion | ▼ -0.4% |
| 2009 | 1.20x | ₩66.88 Billion | ₩55.52 Billion | ₩11.35 Billion | ▼ -31.0% |
| 2008 | 1.75x | ₩102.38 Billion | ₩58.61 Billion | ₩43.77 Billion | ▲ +0.9% |
| 2006 | 1.73x | ₩46.21 Billion | ₩26.70 Billion | ₩19.51 Billion | ▲ +34.0% |
| 2005 | 1.29x | ₩103.72 Billion | ₩80.32 Billion | ₩23.40 Billion | ▼ -2.7% |
| 2002 | 1.33x | ₩34.09 Billion | ₩25.68 Billion | ₩8.41 Billion | — |