BAE Systems's operating cash flow stood at GBP 1,079 mil in 2018, down 39.7% when compared to the previous year. Historically, between 1987 - 2018, the firm’s operating cash flow reached a high of GBP 2,290 mil in 2012 and a low of GBP -522 mil in 1998.
BAE Systems's total investments stood at GBP -423 mil and accounted for 2.75% of sales in 2018. This is compared to an average of 1.61% as seen over the last five years.
Cash from financing amounted to GBP -729 mil, so the company generated GBP -73.0 mil net cash in 2018.
At the end of 2018, the company had a net debt of GBP 980 mil, or 0.443x of EBITDA and 0.174 of equity. Net working capital amounted to GBP 1,357 mil, or 8.07% of sales. Cash conversion cycle is negative and reached days in 2018. This means BAE Systems generates revenue from customers before it has to pay its suppliers for inventory, among other things.
You can see all the company’s data at BAE Systems profile, or you can download a report on the company in the report section.
Helgi Library 
