Ester Industries Limited (ESTER) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Ester Industries Limited (ESTER) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of -0.95x as of September 2025. Free cash flow of Rs-242.84 Million represents -1% of operating cash flow (Rs256.77 Million). Explore Ester Industries Limited capex to cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Ester Industries Limited Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2006–2026)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Ester Industries Limited across 21 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see ESTER cash generation efficiency.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Ester Industries Limited (2006–2026)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Ester Industries Limited. Check ESTER cash reinvestment to operating cash ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (INR) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.57x | Rs-222.01 Million | Rs392.40 Million | Rs614.42 Million | ▼ -178.2% |
| 2025 | 0.72x | Rs811.91 Million | Rs1.12 Billion | Rs310.04 Million | ▲ +206.7% |
| 2024 | -0.68x | Rs-296.84 Million | Rs437.81 Million | Rs734.65 Million | ▲ +80.3% |
| 2023 | -3.44x | Rs-1.99 Billion | Rs577.38 Million | Rs2.57 Billion | ▲ +39.4% |
| 2022 | -5.69x | Rs-3.52 Billion | Rs618.74 Million | Rs4.14 Billion | ▼ -8673.1% |
| 2021 | 0.07x | Rs96.53 Million | Rs1.46 Billion | Rs1.36 Billion | ▼ -91.2% |
| 2020 | 0.75x | Rs1.32 Billion | Rs1.76 Billion | Rs430.89 Million | ▼ -3.2% |
| 2019 | 0.78x | Rs911.97 Million | Rs1.17 Billion | Rs258.24 Million | ▲ +13.5% |
| 2018 | 0.69x | Rs349.31 Million | Rs508.84 Million | Rs159.53 Million | ▼ -4.6% |
| 2017 | 0.72x | Rs356.70 Million | Rs495.81 Million | Rs139.10 Million | ▲ +1.6% |
| 2016 | 0.71x | Rs577.16 Million | Rs814.71 Million | Rs237.05 Million | ▲ +54.3% |
| 2015 | 0.46x | Rs310.76 Million | Rs676.88 Million | Rs366.12 Million | ▲ +566.5% |
| 2014 | -0.10x | Rs-51.24 Million | Rs520.65 Million | Rs571.89 Million | ▲ +84.1% |
| 2013 | -0.62x | Rs-140.36 Million | Rs226.90 Million | Rs367.26 Million | ▼ -374.3% |
| 2012 | 0.23x | Rs107.04 Million | Rs474.68 Million | Rs367.63 Million | ▲ +113.5% |
| 2011 | -1.67x | Rs-1.39 Billion | Rs829.88 Million | Rs2.22 Billion | ▼ -10037.6% |
| 2010 | -0.02x | Rs-7.57 Million | Rs459.79 Million | Rs467.36 Million | ▼ -102.1% |
| 2009 | 0.80x | Rs528.87 Million | Rs659.82 Million | Rs130.95 Million | ▲ +20.2% |
| 2008 | 0.67x | Rs187.07 Million | Rs280.42 Million | Rs93.35 Million | ▲ +133.3% |
| 2007 | -2.00x | Rs-120.01 Million | Rs59.98 Million | Rs175.77 Million | ▼ -56.0% |
| 2006 | -1.28x | Rs-130.90 Million | Rs102.06 Million | Rs232.96 Million | — |