SM Entertainment Co. Ltd (041510) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index

Latest as of December 2025: 0.74x

SM Entertainment Co. Ltd (041510) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.74x as of December 2025. Free cash flow of ₩45.33 Billion represents 1% of operating cash flow (₩61.64 Billion). Read how much debt does SM Entertainment Co. Ltd carry for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.

FCF Generation Index

0.74x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF

Free Cash Flow

₩45.33 Billion
KRW

Operating Cash Flow

₩61.64 Billion
KRW

Capital Expenditures

₩16.31 Billion
KRW

SM Entertainment Co. Ltd Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2008–2025)

Historical FCF Generation Index trend for SM Entertainment Co. Ltd across 15 annual periods. Explore 041510 capex to operating cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.

Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for SM Entertainment Co. Ltd (2008–2025)

Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for SM Entertainment Co. Ltd. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see market value of SM Entertainment Co. Ltd.

Year FCG Index Free Cash Flow (KRW) Operating CF Capital Expenditures YoY Change
2025 0.79x ₩153.65 Billion ₩194.86 Billion ₩41.21 Billion ▲ +26.4%
2024 0.62x ₩84.63 Billion ₩135.68 Billion ₩51.05 Billion ▲ +18.3%
2023 0.53x ₩59.58 Billion ₩113.00 Billion ₩53.41 Billion ▼ -4.8%
2022 0.55x ₩63.69 Billion ₩114.94 Billion ₩24.05 Billion ▼ -13.9%
2021 0.64x ₩78.89 Billion ₩122.56 Billion ₩22.16 Billion ▲ +609.6%
2020 0.09x ₩4.12 Billion ₩45.40 Billion ₩8.11 Billion ▼ -92.1%
2019 1.15x ₩105.40 Billion ₩91.95 Billion ₩13.45 Billion ▲ +5.0%
2018 1.09x ₩130.95 Billion ₩120.00 Billion ₩10.94 Billion ▼ -3.9%
2017 1.14x ₩88.01 Billion ₩77.47 Billion ₩10.54 Billion ▼ -40.7%
2016 1.91x ₩40.49 Billion ₩21.15 Billion ₩19.34 Billion ▲ +4.0%
2015 1.84x ₩121.61 Billion ₩66.06 Billion ₩55.56 Billion ▲ +12.7%
2013 1.63x ₩49.53 Billion ₩30.33 Billion ₩19.20 Billion ▲ +10.5%
2012 1.48x ₩70.21 Billion ₩47.49 Billion ₩22.72 Billion ▲ +5.3%
2011 1.40x ₩45.29 Billion ₩32.26 Billion ₩13.03 Billion ▲ +16.9%
2008 1.20x ₩13.88 Billion ₩11.57 Billion ₩2.32 Billion —
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).