NL Industries Inc (NL) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
NL Industries Inc (NL) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.79x as of June 2026. Free cash flow of $5.90 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($7.42 Million). Explore NL capex to operating cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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NL Industries Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1988–2024)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for NL Industries Inc across 33 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see NL Industries Inc cash flow conversion.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for NL Industries Inc (1988–2024)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for NL Industries Inc. Check NL Industries Inc investment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.94x | $24.14 Million | $25.57 Million | $1.43 Million | ▼ -2.6% |
| 2023 | 0.97x | $35.87 Million | $37.00 Million | $1.13 Million | ▲ +12.4% |
| 2022 | 0.86x | $23.24 Million | $26.93 Million | $3.69 Million | ▲ +12.4% |
| 2021 | 0.77x | $13.52 Million | $17.61 Million | $4.09 Million | ▼ -15.5% |
| 2020 | 0.91x | $17.28 Million | $19.02 Million | $1.74 Million | ▲ +2.7% |
| 2019 | 0.88x | $24.27 Million | $27.43 Million | $3.17 Million | ▲ +8.2% |
| 2018 | 0.82x | $13.96 Million | $17.08 Million | $3.12 Million | ▼ -3.7% |
| 2017 | 0.85x | $15.83 Million | $18.64 Million | $2.81 Million | ▼ -4.0% |
| 2016 | 0.88x | $24.49 Million | $27.70 Million | $3.21 Million | ▲ +4.4% |
| 2015 | 0.85x | $23.81 Million | $28.11 Million | $4.30 Million | ▼ -3.6% |
| 2014 | 0.88x | $20.69 Million | $23.55 Million | $2.86 Million | ▲ +15.2% |
| 2013 | 0.76x | $11.36 Million | $14.90 Million | $3.54 Million | ▲ +2.1% |
| 2012 | 0.75x | $13.44 Million | $18.00 Million | $4.56 Million | ▼ -19.9% |
| 2011 | 0.93x | $44.96 Million | $48.23 Million | $3.28 Million | ▲ +53.7% |
| 2010 | 0.61x | $3.29 Million | $5.42 Million | $2.13 Million | ▲ +190.4% |
| 2009 | -0.67x | $-933.00K | $1.39 Million | $2.32 Million | ▲ +91.7% |
| 2008 | -8.08x | $-6.14 Million | $760.00K | $6.90 Million | ▼ -1489.6% |
| 2006 | 0.58x | $16.85 Million | $29.00 Million | $12.15 Million | ▲ +121.0% |
| 2004 | -2.77x | $-11.91 Million | $4.30 Million | $16.21 Million | ▼ -554.8% |
| 2003 | 0.61x | $55.17 Million | $90.53 Million | $35.35 Million | ▼ -8.8% |
| 2002 | 0.67x | $65.65 Million | $98.25 Million | $32.60 Million | ▲ +14.0% |
| 2001 | 0.59x | $76.06 Million | $129.73 Million | $53.67 Million | ▼ -24.6% |
| 2000 | 0.78x | $108.67 Million | $139.75 Million | $31.09 Million | ▲ +15.8% |
| 1999 | 0.67x | $72.70 Million | $108.30 Million | $35.60 Million | ▲ +33.4% |
| 1998 | 0.50x | $22.70 Million | $45.10 Million | $22.40 Million | ▼ -26.4% |
| 1997 | 0.68x | $61.00 Million | $89.20 Million | $28.20 Million | ▲ +122.4% |
| 1996 | -3.05x | $-50.40 Million | $16.50 Million | $66.90 Million | ▼ -3055.5% |
| 1995 | 0.10x | $7.40 Million | $71.60 Million | $64.20 Million | ▼ -87.0% |
| 1994 | 0.80x | $144.90 Million | $181.80 Million | $36.90 Million | ▲ +127.4% |
| 1991 | -2.91x | $-145.20 Million | $49.90 Million | $195.10 Million | ▼ -106.6% |
| 1990 | -1.41x | $-114.20 Million | $81.10 Million | $195.30 Million | ▼ -506.5% |
| 1989 | 0.35x | $44.20 Million | $127.60 Million | $83.40 Million | ▼ -65.4% |
| 1988 | 1.00x | $155.70 Million | $155.70 Million | $0.00 | — |