Coherent Inc (COHR) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Latest as of March 2026:
-53.95x
Coherent Inc (COHR) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of -53.95x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $-537.02 Billion represents -54% of operating cash flow ($9.95 Billion). Explore COHR capital expenditure intensity to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
FCF Generation Index
-53.95x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF
Free Cash Flow
$-537.02 Billion
USD
Operating Cash Flow
$9.95 Billion
USD
Capital Expenditures
$546.97 Billion
USD
Coherent Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1989–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Coherent Inc across 72 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see cash efficiency ratio of Coherent Inc.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Coherent Inc (1989–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Coherent Inc. Check COHR 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 | 0.30x | $192.76 Million | $633.60 Million | $440.84 Million | ▼ -16.5% |
| 2024 | 0.36x | $198.91 Million | $545.73 Million | $346.82 Million | ▲ +16.7% |
| 2023 | 0.31x | $197.97 Million | $634.02 Million | $436.06 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.31x | $197.97 Million | $634.02 Million | $436.06 Million | ▲ +30.4% |
| 2022 | 0.24x | $99.00 Million | $413.33 Million | $314.33 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.24x | $99.00 Million | $413.33 Million | $314.33 Million | ▼ -67.9% |
| 2021 | 0.75x | $428.02 Million | $574.35 Million | $146.34 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.75x | $428.02 Million | $574.35 Million | $146.34 Million | ▲ +41.4% |
| 2020 | 0.53x | $156.66 Million | $297.29 Million | $140.63 Million | ▼ -2.3% |
| 2020 | 0.54x | $160.41 Million | $297.29 Million | $136.88 Million | ▲ +132.9% |
| 2019 | 0.23x | $41.35 Million | $178.47 Million | $137.12 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.23x | $41.35 Million | $178.47 Million | $137.12 Million | ▲ +392.4% |
| 2018 | 0.05x | $7.58 Million | $161.01 Million | $153.44 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.05x | $7.58 Million | $161.01 Million | $153.44 Million | ▲ +128.0% |
| 2017 | -0.17x | $-19.90 Million | $118.62 Million | $138.52 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2017 | -0.17x | $-19.90 Million | $118.62 Million | $138.52 Million | ▼ -131.8% |
| 2016 | 0.53x | $64.80 Million | $122.97 Million | $58.17 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.53x | $64.80 Million | $122.97 Million | $58.17 Million | ▼ -11.5% |
| 2015 | 0.60x | $77.05 Million | $129.37 Million | $52.31 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.60x | $77.05 Million | $129.37 Million | $52.31 Million | ▼ -14.2% |
| 2014 | 0.69x | $66.24 Million | $95.46 Million | $29.22 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.69x | $66.24 Million | $95.46 Million | $29.22 Million | ▼ -9.3% |
| 2013 | 0.77x | $82.33 Million | $107.61 Million | $25.27 Million | ▼ -0.1% |
| 2013 | 0.77x | $82.40 Million | $107.61 Million | $25.20 Million | ▲ +49.1% |
| 2012 | 0.51x | $45.23 Million | $88.07 Million | $42.84 Million | ▼ -0.1% |
| 2012 | 0.51x | $45.27 Million | $88.07 Million | $42.80 Million | ▲ +15.8% |
| 2011 | 0.44x | $32.63 Million | $73.49 Million | $40.86 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.44x | $32.63 Million | $73.49 Million | $40.86 Million | ▼ -45.1% |
| 2010 | 0.81x | $58.58 Million | $72.42 Million | $13.84 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.81x | $58.58 Million | $72.42 Million | $13.84 Million | ▲ +18.6% |
| 2009 | 0.68x | $33.36 Million | $48.91 Million | $15.56 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.68x | $33.36 Million | $48.91 Million | $15.56 Million | ▲ +11.6% |
| 2008 | 0.61x | $28.06 Million | $45.92 Million | $17.86 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.61x | $28.06 Million | $45.92 Million | $17.86 Million | ▲ +12.2% |
| 2007 | 0.54x | $24.17 Million | $44.35 Million | $20.18 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.54x | $24.17 Million | $44.35 Million | $20.18 Million | ▼ -11.7% |
| 2006 | 0.62x | $25.16 Million | $40.79 Million | $15.62 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.62x | $25.16 Million | $40.79 Million | $15.62 Million | ▲ +1101.1% |
| 2005 | 0.05x | $956.00K | $18.61 Million | $17.66 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.05x | $956.00K | $18.61 Million | $17.66 Million | ▼ -91.2% |
| 2004 | 0.58x | $17.67 Million | $30.40 Million | $12.73 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.58x | $17.67 Million | $30.40 Million | $12.73 Million | ▼ -20.0% |
| 2003 | 0.73x | $18.62 Million | $25.64 Million | $7.02 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.73x | $18.62 Million | $25.64 Million | $7.02 Million | ▲ +56.8% |
| 2002 | 0.46x | $7.47 Million | $16.14 Million | $8.66 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.46x | $7.47 Million | $16.14 Million | $8.66 Million | ▲ +124.8% |
| 2001 | -1.87x | $-28.92 Million | $15.50 Million | $44.42 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2001 | -1.87x | $-28.92 Million | $15.50 Million | $44.42 Million | ▼ -739.1% |
| 2000 | 0.29x | $3.66 Million | $12.54 Million | $8.88 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.29x | $3.66 Million | $12.54 Million | $8.88 Million | ▼ -35.0% |
| 1999 | 0.45x | $4.40 Million | $9.80 Million | $5.40 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.45x | $4.40 Million | $9.80 Million | $5.40 Million | ▲ +122.8% |
| 1998 | -1.97x | $-13.60 Million | $6.90 Million | $20.50 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1998 | -1.97x | $-13.60 Million | $6.90 Million | $20.50 Million | ▼ -1755.7% |
| 1997 | 0.12x | $1.00 Million | $8.40 Million | $7.40 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.12x | $1.00 Million | $8.40 Million | $7.40 Million | ▲ +118.4% |
| 1996 | -0.65x | $-2.40 Million | $3.70 Million | $6.10 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1996 | -0.65x | $-2.40 Million | $3.70 Million | $6.10 Million | ▼ -216.8% |
| 1995 | 0.56x | $3.00 Million | $5.40 Million | $2.40 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.56x | $3.00 Million | $5.40 Million | $2.40 Million | ▲ +122.2% |
| 1994 | 0.25x | $600.00K | $2.40 Million | $1.80 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.25x | $600.00K | $2.40 Million | $1.80 Million | ▲ +118.2% |
| 1993 | -1.38x | $-1.10 Million | $800.00K | $1.90 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1993 | -1.38x | $-1.10 Million | $800.00K | $1.90 Million | ▼ -353.8% |
| 1992 | 0.54x | $1.30 Million | $2.40 Million | $1.10 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.54x | $1.30 Million | $2.40 Million | $1.10 Million | ▲ +16.1% |
| 1991 | 0.47x | $700.00K | $1.50 Million | $800.00K | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.47x | $700.00K | $1.50 Million | $800.00K | ▲ +114.7% |
| 1990 | -3.17x | $-1.90 Million | $600.00K | $2.50 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1990 | -3.17x | $-1.90 Million | $600.00K | $2.50 Million | ▼ -755.0% |
| 1989 | -0.37x | $-1.00 Million | $2.70 Million | $3.70 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1989 | -0.37x | $-1.00 Million | $2.70 Million | $3.70 Million | — |
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).