Cascades Inc. (CAS) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Cascades Inc. (CAS) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.66x as of June 2026. Free cash flow of CA$76.00 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow (CA$116.00 Million). Explore CAS capital expenditure intensity to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Cascades Inc. Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1996–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Cascades Inc. across 30 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see Cascades Inc. (CAS) cash conversion ratio.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Cascades Inc. (1996–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Cascades Inc.. Check total reinvestment intensity of Cascades Inc. to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (CAD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.60x | CA$227.00 Million | CA$379.00 Million | CA$152.00 Million | ▲ +85.1% |
| 2024 | 0.32x | CA$88.00 Million | CA$272.00 Million | CA$184.00 Million | ▲ +3.8% |
| 2023 | 0.31x | CA$159.00 Million | CA$510.00 Million | CA$351.00 Million | ▲ +112.4% |
| 2022 | -2.51x | CA$-362.00 Million | CA$144.00 Million | CA$506.00 Million | ▼ -489.4% |
| 2021 | -0.43x | CA$-90.00 Million | CA$211.00 Million | CA$301.00 Million | ▼ -177.3% |
| 2020 | 0.55x | CA$324.00 Million | CA$587.00 Million | CA$263.00 Million | ▲ +30.9% |
| 2019 | 0.42x | CA$194.00 Million | CA$460.00 Million | CA$266.00 Million | ▲ +686.5% |
| 2018 | 0.05x | CA$20.00 Million | CA$373.00 Million | CA$353.00 Million | ▲ +146.4% |
| 2017 | -0.12x | CA$-20.00 Million | CA$173.00 Million | CA$193.00 Million | ▼ -122.6% |
| 2016 | 0.51x | CA$190.00 Million | CA$372.00 Million | CA$182.00 Million | ▲ +19.9% |
| 2015 | 0.43x | CA$121.00 Million | CA$284.00 Million | CA$163.00 Million | ▲ +93.0% |
| 2014 | 0.22x | CA$51.00 Million | CA$231.00 Million | CA$180.00 Million | ▼ -27.9% |
| 2013 | 0.31x | CA$71.00 Million | CA$232.00 Million | CA$161.00 Million | ▲ +47.9% |
| 2012 | 0.21x | CA$42.00 Million | CA$203.00 Million | CA$161.00 Million | ▼ -68.1% |
| 2011 | 0.65x | CA$261.00 Million | CA$402.00 Million | CA$141.00 Million | ▲ +49.1% |
| 2010 | 0.44x | CA$101.00 Million | CA$232.00 Million | CA$131.00 Million | ▼ -14.9% |
| 2009 | 0.51x | CA$181.00 Million | CA$354.00 Million | CA$173.00 Million | ▲ +623.3% |
| 2008 | -0.10x | CA$-17.00 Million | CA$174.00 Million | CA$191.00 Million | ▲ +95.9% |
| 2007 | -2.41x | CA$-118.00 Million | CA$49.00 Million | CA$167.00 Million | ▼ -501.4% |
| 2006 | 0.60x | CA$165.00 Million | CA$275.00 Million | CA$110.00 Million | ▲ +355.7% |
| 2005 | -0.23x | CA$-23.00 Million | CA$98.00 Million | CA$121.00 Million | ▼ -235.6% |
| 2004 | 0.17x | CA$27.00 Million | CA$156.00 Million | CA$129.00 Million | ▲ +34.6% |
| 2003 | 0.13x | CA$18.00 Million | CA$140.00 Million | CA$122.00 Million | ▼ -78.7% |
| 2002 | 0.60x | CA$196.00 Million | CA$325.00 Million | CA$129.00 Million | ▼ -4.4% |
| 2001 | 0.63x | CA$198.00 Million | CA$314.00 Million | CA$116.00 Million | ▲ +407.5% |
| 2000 | 0.12x | CA$21.00 Million | CA$169.00 Million | CA$148.00 Million | ▼ -93.8% |
| 1999 | 2.00x | CA$282.00 Million | CA$141.00 Million | CA$141.00 Million | ▲ +500.0% |
| 1998 | -0.50x | CA$-93.00 Million | CA$186.00 Million | CA$279.00 Million | ▲ +56.6% |
| 1997 | -1.15x | CA$-134.70 Million | CA$116.80 Million | CA$251.50 Million | ▼ -390.8% |
| 1996 | 0.40x | CA$77.50 Million | CA$195.40 Million | CA$117.90 Million | — |