Company / Free Cash Flow
Celanese Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$803.0M
FY2025
5-year range
$531.0M / $1.3B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+51.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#17 of 110
Materials
What the data says
Celanese's free cash flow of $803M is higher than 85% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $531M in FY2024 to $1.3B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$803M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -3.9%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Declined from $1.3B to $803M over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -14.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -3.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 15% in MaterialsTop 15% of 110This company $803.0M Sector average $395.7M
▼
+103.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -3.9%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 51.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #17 out of 110 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.49 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $803.0M | +51.2% |
| FY2024 | $531.0M | -60.1% |
| FY2023 | $1.3B | +4.3% |
| FY2022 | $1.3B | -1.1% |
| FY2021 | $1.3B | +31.8% |
| FY2020 | $979.0M | -9.7% |
| FY2019 | $1.1B | -11.2% |
| FY2018 | $1.2B | +127.8% |
| FY2017 | $536.0M | -17.2% |
| FY2016 | $647.0M | +2.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026