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NZX cash conversion comparison

Operating cash flow versus EBITDA across the Annolyse coverage set, using each company's most recent published result.

Last updated 3 June 2026

Cash conversion trend

OCF / EBITDA across covered companies and periods; extreme denominator effects above 1,000% are omitted from the chart.

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  • FY21 AOF: Outside range high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 150.3%; 3-period range -270.7% to 70.8%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 150.3%, above normal range; 3-period mean -57.1%, range -270.7%-70.8%.
  • FY22 ARB: Outside range high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 74.3%; 3-period range 24.1% to 63.1%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 74.3%, above normal range; 3-period mean 39.8%, range 24.1%-63.1%.
  • FY25 ARB: Outside range low ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 24.1%; 3-period range 32.2% to 74.3%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 24.1%, below normal range; 3-period mean 56.5%, range 32.2%-74.3%.
  • FY21 AIA: Unprecedented low ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 8.6%; 4-period range 30.1% to 85%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 8.6%, unprecedented low; 4-period mean 63.6%, range 30.1%-85.0%.
  • HY23 AIA: Unprecedented high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 143.3%; 4-period range 46.3% to 67.4%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 143.3%, unprecedented high; 4-period mean 53.2%, range 46.3%-67.4%.
  • FY24 AIA: Outside range high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 85%; 4-period range 8.6% to 81.9%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 85.0%, above normal range; 4-period mean 44.5%, range 8.6%-81.9%.
  • HY25 AIA: Outside range low ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 46.3%; 4-period range 49.1% to 143.3%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 46.3%, below normal range; 4-period mean 77.4%, range 49.1%-143.3%.
  • FY23 BFG: Outside range high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 93.8%; 3-period range 50% to 81.3%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 93.8%, above normal range; 3-period mean 68.6%, range 50.0%-81.3%.
  • FY25 BFG: Outside range low ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 50%; 3-period range 74.5% to 93.8%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 50.0%, below normal range; 3-period mean 83.2%, range 74.5%-93.8%.
  • HY26 BFG: Outside range high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 87.7%; 4-period range -12.1% to 87%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 87.7%, above normal range; 4-period mean 43.2%, range -12.1%-87.0%.
  • HY25 CHI: Outside range high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 81.9%; 3-period range -75.4% to 76.5%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 81.9%, above normal range; 3-period mean 16.6%, range -75.4%-76.5%.
  • FY25 CHI: Outside range high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 79.6%; 4-period range -24.6% to 68.2%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 79.6%, above normal range; 4-period mean 33.3%, range -24.6%-68.2%.
  • HY25 CNU: Outside range high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 74.3%; 3-period range 63.9% to 70%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 74.3%, above normal range; 3-period mean 67.8%, range 63.9%-70.0%.
  • HY26 CNU: Outside range low ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 63.9%; 3-period range 69.6% to 74.3%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 63.9%, below normal range; 3-period mean 71.3%, range 69.6%-74.3%.
  • HY24 CEN: Outside range high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 70.9%; 3-period range 46.7% to 61.6%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 70.9%, above normal range; 3-period mean 52.9%, range 46.7%-61.6%.
  • FY24 CCC: Outside range high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 170%; 3-period range -64.5% to 38.1%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 170.0%, above normal range; 3-period mean -13.0%, range -64.5%-38.1%.
  • FY21 FBU: Outside range high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 86.1%; 3-period range 33.6% to 53.5%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 86.1%, above normal range; 3-period mean 44.7%, range 33.6%-53.5%.
  • FY23 FBU: Outside range low ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 33.6%; 3-period range 47% to 86.1%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 33.6%, below normal range; 3-period mean 62.2%, range 47.0%-86.1%.
  • HY26 FBU: Unprecedented high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 47.1%; 4-period range -37.6% to 31.2%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 47.1%, unprecedented high; 4-period mean -8.9%, range -37.6%-31.2%.
  • HY25 GNE: Outside range low ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 58.3%; 3-period range 75.2% to 104.3%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 58.3%, below normal range; 3-period mean 88.9%, range 75.2%-104.3%.
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NZX cash conversion comparison table
CompanyTickerPeriodOCF / EBITDAPrior comparableDirection
Enprise GroupENSFY25-802.4%202.4%Deteriorated
ArborGen HoldingsARBFY26-740.0%257.1%Deteriorated
AFC Group HoldingsAFCFY25-418.2%212.5%Deteriorated
AoFrioAOFFY22-270.6%150.3%Deteriorated
PGG WrightsonPGWHY26-109.0%-75.0%Deteriorated
CDL Investments New ZealandCDIFY25-57.5%-32.5%Deteriorated
InfratilIFTHY264.9%18.4%Deteriorated
Henderson Far East IncomeHFLHY2610.7%—n/a
EBOS GroupEBOHY2615.4%68.8%Deteriorated
SanfordSANHY2621.4%132.7%Deteriorated
New Zealand King Salmon InvestmentsNZKHY2630.5%Outside range lowOutside range low ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 30.5%; 3-period range 63.7% to 342.6%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 30.5%, below normal range; 3-period mean 178.7%, range 63.7%-342.6%.342.6%Deteriorated
Tourism HoldingsTHLHY2632.2%21.4%Improved
Cooks Coffee CompanyCCCFY2638.1%170.0%Deteriorated
KMD BrandsKMDHY2640.5%86.8%Deteriorated
Scott TechnologySCTHY2646.9%119.2%Deteriorated
Fletcher BuildingFBUHY2647.1%Unprecedented highUnprecedented high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 47.1%; 4-period range -37.6% to 31.2%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 47.1%, unprecedented high; 4-period mean -8.9%, range -37.6%-31.2%.-192.7%Improved
Auckland International AirportAIAHY2649.9%46.3%Improved
South Port New ZealandSPNHY2649.9%91.6%Deteriorated
Property for IndustryPFIHY2651.9%—n/a
Scales CorporationSCLFY2556.4%106.4%Deteriorated
Air New ZealandAIRHY2661.4%101.5%Deteriorated
The a2 Milk CompanyATMHY2661.4%66.3%Deteriorated
Contact EnergyCENHY2661.6%50.2%Improved
Port of TaurangaPOTHY2663.6%64.3%Deteriorated
ChorusCNUHY2663.9%Outside range lowOutside range low ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 63.9%; 3-period range 69.6% to 74.3%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 63.9%, below normal range; 3-period mean 71.3%, range 69.6%-74.3%.74.3%Deteriorated
Precinct PropertiesPCTHY2665.0%—n/a
Mercury NZMCYHY2665.4%54.3%Improved
Freightways GroupFRWHY2666.2%58.5%Improved
Meridian EnergyMELHY2666.4%19.5%Improved
ikeGPS GroupIKEFY2667.8%68.4%Deteriorated
Third Age Health ServicesTAHFY2670.1%79.1%Deteriorated
Being AIBAIHY2473.8%—n/a
Burger Fuel GroupBFGFY2674.4%50.0%Improved
MainfreightMFTFY2677.6%76.7%Improved
SkyCity Entertainment GroupSKCHY2677.8%1.7%Improved
Skellerup HoldingsSKLHY2678.5%70.1%Improved
Channel Infrastructure NZCHIFY2579.6%Outside range highOutside range high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 79.6%; 4-period range -24.6% to 68.2%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 79.6%, above normal range; 4-period mean 33.3%, range -24.6%-68.2%.68.2%Improved
NZMENZMFY2580.8%69.9%Improved
Arvida GroupARVFY2681.0%102.3%Deteriorated
SeekaSEKFY2582.4%86.8%Deteriorated
My Food Bag GroupMFBFY2682.5%82.2%Improved
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New ZealandMCKFY2584.0%26.8%Improved
SavorSVRFY2685.8%97.7%Deteriorated
Metro Performance GlassMPGFY2686.1%37.0%Improved
Napier Port HoldingsNPHHY2686.8%99.1%Deteriorated
Genesis EnergyGNEHY2687.1%58.3%Improved
Goodman Property TrustGNZHY2691.2%104.5%Deteriorated
New Talisman Gold MinesNTLHY2691.2%-37.7%Improved
IperionIPRFY2691.5%—n/a
Radius Residential CareRADFY2691.8%Outside range highOutside range high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 91.8%; 3-period range 28.4% to 85.5%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 91.8%, above normal range; 3-period mean 60.4%, range 28.4%-85.5%.89.3%Improved
Rua BioscienceRUAHY2692.0%84.5%Improved
Delegat GroupDGLHY2695.0%122.6%Deteriorated
Promisia HealthcarePHLFY2696.2%Outside range lowOutside range low ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 96.2%; 3-period range 107.1% to 197.5%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 96.2%, below normal range; 3-period mean 167.2%, range 107.1%-197.5%.81.2%Improved
Vista Group InternationalVGLFY2598.6%77.8%Improved
Australian Foundation Investment CompanyAFIHY26102.8%100.5%Improved
Fisher & Paykel HealthcareFPHFY26104.2%85.9%Improved
Briscoe GroupBGPFY26106.9%52.5%Improved
Truscreen GroupTRUFY26112.3%99.7%Improved
Green Cross HealthGXHFY26120.7%123.3%Deteriorated
Me TodayMEEHY26120.8%58.5%Improved
Sky Network TelevisionSKTHY26126.7%Outside range highOutside range high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 126.7%; 3-period range 76.2% to 103.4%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 126.7%, above normal range; 3-period mean 85.5%, range 76.2%-103.4%.103.3%Improved
Hallenstein GlassonHLGHY26129.9%145.2%Deteriorated
Spark New ZealandSPKHY26134.6%Unprecedented highUnprecedented high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 134.6%; 4-period range 35.4% to 85.1%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 134.6%, unprecedented high; 4-period mean 61.0%, range 35.4%-85.1%.64.6%Improved
Restaurant Brands New ZealandRBDHY25139.0%—n/a
Vulcan SteelVSLHY25141.9%141.9%Stable
RakonRAKHY26176.7%-52.8%Improved
Oceania HealthcareOCAHY26190.4%Outside range highOutside range high ocf / ebitda cash conversion. 190.3%; 3-period range 81.2% to 182%. OCF / EBITDA cash conversion: 190.3%, above normal range; 3-period mean 130.3%, range 81.2%-182.0%.182.1%Improved
T&G Global Limited and subsidiary companiesTGGFY25196.0%103.4%Improved
ComvitaCVTHY26269.8%-99.9%Improved
The Colonial Motor CompanyCMOHY26280.5%—n/a
The Warehouse GroupWHSFY25316.3%315.4%Improved
Ryman HealthcareRYMFY26378.2%901.6%Deteriorated
Heartland Group HoldingsHGHHY26384.7%—n/a
Steel & Tube HoldingsSTUHY26464.8%n/mDeteriorated
Synlait MilkSMLHY26528.4%19.1%Improved
Argosy PropertyARGFY26—60.8%n/a
Asset PlusAPLFY26—54.9%n/a
BLIS TechnologiesBLTFY26—178.5%n/a
BremworthBRWFY26—85.5%n/a
EROADERDFY26—72.5%n/a
Gentrack Group Limited 6 months to 31 March 2026GTKHY26n/m22.1%Deteriorated
Kiwi Property GroupKPGFY26—76.2%n/a
MOVE Logistics GroupMOVHY26—49.4%n/a
SerkoSKOFY26—172.2%n/a
Summerset Group HoldingsSUMFY25—168.4%n/a
Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust PlcTEMHY24—-28.0%n/a
Turners Automotive GroupTRAFY26—50.6%n/a
VectorVCTHY26—128.4%n/a
Winton LandWINHY26n/mn/mImproved

Source: latest published result per company in the current Annolyse coverage set.

NZX cash conversion comparison table

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Cash conversion is not telling a single story across the coverage set. PGW screens worst, but that first-half weakness is structurally seasonal for its working-capital cycle. At the other end, KMD's very high ratio is driven by working-capital release rather than healthy underlying earnings, while SCT's fall from 119.2% to 46.9% is the clearest deterioration among the cleaner operating businesses.

Methodology

OCF / EBITDA uses standard Annolyse calculations built from available filing data, with EBITDA, EBITDAF, EBITDAI, and operating-profit variants treated as the company's earnings-equivalent measure. The prior column shows the immediately preceding covered period for that company, and values above 100% often reflect working-capital release rather than stronger underlying conversion.

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