Central Securities Corporation (CET) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Central Securities Corporation (CET) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 1.00x as of December 2025. Free cash flow of $9.99 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($9.99 Million). Explore CET capex to operating cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Central Securities Corporation Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1996–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Central Securities Corporation across 28 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see Central Securities Corporation cash flow conversion.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Central Securities Corporation (1996–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Central Securities Corporation. Check Central Securities Corporation cash flow reinvestment rate 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 | 1.00x | $47.06 Million | $47.07 Million | $5.88K | ▲ +0.1% |
| 2024 | 1.00x | $37.27 Million | $37.30 Million | $28.56K | ▲ +3.2% |
| 2023 | 0.97x | $36.86 Million | $38.06 Million | $1.20 Million | ▼ -3.2% |
| 2022 | 1.00x | $41.25 Million | $41.25 Million | $4.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1.00x | $57.45 Million | $57.45 Million | $4.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.00x | $32.70 Million | $32.70 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.00x | $22.50 Million | $22.50 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.00x | $24.60 Million | $24.60 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.00x | $17.98 Million | $17.98 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.00x | $22.93 Million | $22.93 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.00x | $36.39 Million | $36.39 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1.00x | $29.59 Million | $29.59 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.00x | $48.77 Million | $48.77 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.00x | $39.91 Million | $39.91 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1.00x | $29.81 Million | $29.81 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.00x | $11.13 Million | $11.13 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1.00x | $4.00 Million | $4.00 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.00x | $43.50 Million | $43.50 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1.00x | $26.90 Million | $26.90 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1.00x | $49.90 Million | $49.90 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.00x | $23.60 Million | $23.60 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1.00x | $69.50 Million | $69.50 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1.00x | $136.40 Million | $136.40 Million | $13.40K | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1.00x | $40.30 Million | $40.30 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.00x | $140.30 Million | $140.30 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1.00x | $55.70 Million | $55.70 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.00x | $93.10 Million | $93.10 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.00x | $75.10 Million | $75.10 Million | $0.00 | — |