Applied Opt (AAOI) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index

Latest as of December 2023: -5.20x

Applied Opt (AAOI) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of -5.20x as of December 2023. Free cash flow of $-8.06 Million represents -5% of operating cash flow ($1.55 Million). Explore capital reinvestment ratio of Applied Opt to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.

FCF Generation Index

-5.20x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF

Free Cash Flow

$-8.06 Million
USD

Operating Cash Flow

$1.55 Million
USD

Capital Expenditures

$9.61 Million
USD

Applied Opt Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2014–2018)

Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Applied Opt across 4 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see AAOI cash generation efficiency.

Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Applied Opt (2014–2018)

Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Applied Opt. Check total reinvestment intensity of Applied Opt to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.

Year FCG Index Free Cash Flow (USD) Operating CF Capital Expenditures YoY Change
2018 -4.51x $-63.22 Million $14.03 Million $77.25 Million ▼ -2823.4%
2017 0.17x $13.95 Million $84.28 Million $70.34 Million ▲ +32.8%
2016 0.12x $7.12 Million $57.10 Million $49.99 Million ▲ +102.4%
2014 -5.14x $-37.23 Million $7.24 Million $44.47 Million
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).