Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (IPG) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (IPG) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.85x as of September 2025. Free cash flow of $153.60 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($180.10 Million). Explore Interpublic Group of Companies Inc capital spending ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Interpublic Group of Companies Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1989–2024)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Interpublic Group of Companies Inc across 35 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see IPG cash flow metrics.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (1989–2024)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. Check how aggressively does Interpublic Group of Companies Inc reinvest cash 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.87x | $913.40 Million | $1.06 Billion | $141.80 Million | ▲ +27.9% |
| 2023 | 0.68x | $375.40 Million | $554.70 Million | $179.30 Million | ▼ -4.3% |
| 2022 | 0.71x | $430.70 Million | $608.80 Million | $178.10 Million | ▼ -21.9% |
| 2021 | 0.91x | $1.88 Billion | $2.08 Billion | $195.30 Million | ▼ -0.4% |
| 2020 | 0.91x | $1.68 Billion | $1.85 Billion | $167.50 Million | ▲ +4.5% |
| 2019 | 0.87x | $1.33 Billion | $1.53 Billion | $198.50 Million | ▲ +26.7% |
| 2018 | 0.69x | $388.00 Million | $565.10 Million | $177.10 Million | ▼ -16.6% |
| 2017 | 0.82x | $725.90 Million | $881.80 Million | $155.90 Million | ▲ +35.2% |
| 2016 | 0.61x | $312.70 Million | $513.40 Million | $200.70 Million | ▼ -20.0% |
| 2015 | 0.76x | $512.90 Million | $674.00 Million | $161.10 Million | ▼ -2.2% |
| 2014 | 0.78x | $520.80 Million | $669.50 Million | $148.70 Million | ▲ +9.8% |
| 2013 | 0.71x | $419.90 Million | $592.90 Million | $173.00 Million | ▲ +34.6% |
| 2012 | 0.53x | $188.00 Million | $357.20 Million | $169.20 Million | ▲ +8.1% |
| 2011 | 0.49x | $133.20 Million | $273.50 Million | $140.30 Million | ▼ -44.8% |
| 2010 | 0.88x | $721.00 Million | $817.30 Million | $96.30 Million | ▲ +0.7% |
| 2009 | 0.88x | $473.70 Million | $540.80 Million | $67.10 Million | ▲ +4.3% |
| 2008 | 0.84x | $726.90 Million | $865.30 Million | $138.40 Million | ▲ +66.4% |
| 2007 | 0.50x | $150.50 Million | $298.10 Million | $147.60 Million | ▲ +103.8% |
| 2006 | -13.20x | $-118.80 Million | $9.00 Million | $127.80 Million | ▼ -2399.3% |
| 2004 | 0.57x | $261.50 Million | $455.50 Million | $194.00 Million | ▼ -15.8% |
| 2003 | 0.68x | $342.40 Million | $502.00 Million | $159.60 Million | ▼ -13.7% |
| 2002 | 0.79x | $690.60 Million | $873.80 Million | $183.20 Million | ▲ +198.2% |
| 2001 | -0.80x | $-119.50 Million | $148.50 Million | $268.00 Million | ▼ -345.7% |
| 2000 | 0.33x | $98.31 Million | $300.18 Million | $201.87 Million | ▲ +13.5% |
| 1999 | 0.29x | $162.20 Million | $562.30 Million | $400.10 Million | ▼ -40.9% |
| 1998 | 0.49x | $246.20 Million | $504.70 Million | $258.50 Million | ▲ +35.0% |
| 1997 | 0.36x | $100.10 Million | $277.10 Million | $177.00 Million | ▼ -47.1% |
| 1996 | 0.68x | $169.90 Million | $249.00 Million | $79.10 Million | ▲ +18.3% |
| 1995 | 0.58x | $94.80 Million | $164.40 Million | $69.60 Million | ▼ -28.3% |
| 1994 | 0.80x | $229.40 Million | $285.30 Million | $55.90 Million | ▲ +31.6% |
| 1993 | 0.61x | $123.80 Million | $202.60 Million | $78.80 Million | ▼ -24.0% |
| 1992 | 0.80x | $151.60 Million | $188.50 Million | $36.90 Million | ▲ +60.8% |
| 1991 | 0.50x | $46.60 Million | $93.20 Million | $46.60 Million | ▼ -37.7% |
| 1990 | 0.80x | $151.20 Million | $188.40 Million | $37.20 Million | ▲ +100.6% |
| 1989 | 0.40x | $30.40 Million | $76.00 Million | $45.60 Million | — |