Celestica Inc. (CLS) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Latest as of March 2026:
0.36x
Celestica Inc. (CLS) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.36x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of CA$126.80 Million represents 0% of operating cash flow (CA$356.30 Million). Read CLS total liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
FCF Generation Index
0.36x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF
Free Cash Flow
CA$126.80 Million
CAD
Operating Cash Flow
CA$356.30 Million
CAD
Capital Expenditures
CA$229.50 Million
CAD
Celestica Inc. Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1997–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Celestica Inc. across 25 annual periods. Explore reinvestment intensity of Celestica Inc. to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Celestica Inc. (1997–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Celestica Inc.. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Celestica Inc. stock valuation.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (CAD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.69x | CA$466.32 Million | CA$671.04 Million | CA$204.72 Million | ▲ +8.7% |
| 2024 | 0.64x | CA$303.00 Million | CA$473.90 Million | CA$170.90 Million | ▼ -9.8% |
| 2023 | 0.71x | CA$304.60 Million | CA$429.70 Million | CA$125.10 Million | ▲ +11.8% |
| 2022 | 0.63x | CA$188.90 Million | CA$297.90 Million | CA$109.00 Million | ▼ -17.6% |
| 2021 | 0.77x | CA$174.60 Million | CA$226.80 Million | CA$52.20 Million | ▼ -1.3% |
| 2020 | 0.78x | CA$186.80 Million | CA$239.60 Million | CA$52.80 Million | ▲ +1.7% |
| 2019 | 0.77x | CA$264.50 Million | CA$345.00 Million | CA$80.50 Million | ▲ +151.7% |
| 2018 | -1.48x | CA$-49.10 Million | CA$33.10 Million | CA$82.20 Million | ▼ -872.1% |
| 2017 | 0.19x | CA$24.40 Million | CA$127.00 Million | CA$102.60 Million | ▼ -69.5% |
| 2016 | 0.63x | CA$109.20 Million | CA$173.30 Million | CA$64.10 Million | ▼ -7.3% |
| 2015 | 0.68x | CA$133.50 Million | CA$196.30 Million | CA$62.80 Million | ▼ -8.9% |
| 2014 | 0.75x | CA$180.20 Million | CA$241.50 Million | CA$61.30 Million | ▲ +15.4% |
| 2013 | 0.65x | CA$96.60 Million | CA$149.40 Million | CA$52.80 Million | ▼ -2.2% |
| 2012 | 0.66x | CA$206.50 Million | CA$312.40 Million | CA$105.90 Million | ▼ -3.2% |
| 2011 | 0.68x | CA$134.00 Million | CA$196.30 Million | CA$62.30 Million | ▲ +14.3% |
| 2010 | 0.60x | CA$90.10 Million | CA$150.90 Million | CA$60.80 Million | ▼ -18.9% |
| 2009 | 0.74x | CA$216.20 Million | CA$293.50 Million | CA$77.30 Million | ▲ +28.4% |
| 2008 | 0.57x | CA$119.40 Million | CA$208.20 Million | CA$88.80 Million | ▼ -30.0% |
| 2007 | 0.82x | CA$287.70 Million | CA$351.40 Million | CA$63.70 Million | ▲ +121.4% |
| 2006 | -3.82x | CA$-149.90 Million | CA$39.20 Million | CA$189.10 Million | ▼ -1495.9% |
| 2005 | 0.27x | CA$59.80 Million | CA$218.30 Million | CA$158.50 Million | ▼ -67.6% |
| 2002 | 0.85x | CA$831.40 Million | CA$982.80 Million | CA$151.40 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.85x | CA$1.09 Billion | CA$1.29 Billion | CA$199.30 Million | ▲ +310.4% |
| 1998 | -0.40x | CA$-32.80 Million | CA$81.60 Million | CA$114.40 Million | ▲ +95.2% |
| 1997 | -8.32x | CA$-278.60 Million | CA$33.50 Million | CA$312.10 Million | — |
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).