Electro-Sensors Inc (ELSE) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Electro-Sensors Inc (ELSE) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of -1.30x as of December 2025. Free cash flow of $-26.00K represents -1% of operating cash flow ($20.00K). Explore ELSE capital expenditure intensity to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Electro-Sensors Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1991–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Electro-Sensors Inc across 27 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see how efficiently does Electro-Sensors Inc generate cash.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Electro-Sensors Inc (1991–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Electro-Sensors Inc. Check ELSE total capital reinvestment ratio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.90x | $597.00K | $662.00K | $65.00K | ▲ +49.1% |
| 2024 | 0.60x | $78.00K | $129.00K | $51.00K | ▲ +31.0% |
| 2023 | 0.46x | $60.00K | $130.00K | $70.00K | ▼ -43.5% |
| 2021 | 0.82x | $628.00K | $769.00K | $141.00K | ▼ -11.7% |
| 2020 | 0.92x | $306.00K | $331.00K | $25.00K | ▲ +233.8% |
| 2019 | -0.69x | $-105.00K | $152.00K | $257.00K | ▼ -191.6% |
| 2018 | 0.75x | $98.00K | $130.00K | $32.00K | ▼ -0.3% |
| 2017 | 0.76x | $354.00K | $468.00K | $114.00K | ▼ -21.1% |
| 2016 | 0.96x | $188.00K | $196.00K | $8.00K | ▲ +16.3% |
| 2014 | 0.83x | $217.00K | $263.00K | $46.00K | ▲ +0.8% |
| 2013 | 0.82x | $104.00K | $127.00K | $23.00K | ▲ +11.8% |
| 2012 | 0.73x | $536.00K | $732.00K | $196.00K | ▼ -0.3% |
| 2011 | 0.73x | $227.00K | $309.00K | $82.00K | ▼ -21.7% |
| 2010 | 0.94x | $580.00K | $618.00K | $38.00K | ▼ -5.7% |
| 2009 | 1.00x | $704.00K | $707.00K | $3.00K | ▼ -0.4% |
| 2008 | 1.00x | $278.00K | $278.00K | $269.00K | ▲ +32.8% |
| 2007 | 0.75x | $819.00K | $1.09 Million | $269.00K | ▼ -22.1% |
| 2006 | 0.97x | $172.00K | $178.00K | $6.00K | ▲ +8.2% |
| 1999 | 0.89x | $457.49K | $512.41K | $54.92K | ▲ +33.9% |
| 1998 | 0.67x | $200.00K | $300.00K | $100.00K | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.67x | $200.00K | $300.00K | $100.00K | ▼ -11.1% |
| 1996 | 0.75x | $300.00K | $400.00K | $100.00K | ▼ -25.0% |
| 1995 | 1.00x | $700.00K | $700.00K | $0.00 | ▲ +140.0% |
| 1994 | -2.50x | $-1.00 Million | $400.00K | $1.40 Million | ▼ -66.7% |
| 1993 | -1.50x | $-300.00K | $200.00K | $500.00K | ▼ -400.0% |
| 1992 | 0.50x | $100.00K | $200.00K | $100.00K | ▼ -45.0% |
| 1991 | 0.91x | $1.00 Million | $1.10 Million | $100.00K | — |