Company / Operating Cash Flow
Celanese Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$1.1B
FY2025
5-year range
$966.0M / $1.9B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+18.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#26 of 122
Materials
What the data says
Celanese's operating cash flow of $1.1B is higher than 79% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $803M in FY2017 to $1.9B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.1B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -3.1%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Declined from $1.9B to $1.1B over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -14.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -3.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 21% in MaterialsTop 21% of 122This company $1.1B Sector average $876.4M
▼
+30.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -3.1%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 18.6% year-over-year.
- Ranks #26 out of 122 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak operating 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.1B | +18.6% |
| FY2024 | $966.0M | -49.1% |
| FY2023 | $1.9B | +4.4% |
| FY2022 | $1.8B | +3.5% |
| FY2021 | $1.8B | +30.8% |
| FY2020 | $1.3B | -7.6% |
| FY2019 | $1.5B | -6.7% |
| FY2018 | $1.6B | +94.0% |
| FY2017 | $803.0M | -10.1% |
| FY2016 | $893.0M | +3.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026