Sirona Dental Systems's total free cash flow for the
months ended in Dec. 2015 was
$-2 Mil.
Its total free cash flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 was $193 Mil.
Sirona Dental Systems's Free Cash Flow per Share for the
months ended in Dec. 2015 was $-0.03.
Its free cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 was $3.42.
Sirona Dental Systems Free Cash Flow Historical Data
The historical data trend for Sirona Dental Systems's Free Cash Flow can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Free Cash Flow is considered one of the most important parameters to measure a company's earnings power by value investors because it is not subject to estimates of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DDA). However, when we look at the Free Cash Flow, we should look from a long term perspective, because any year's Free Cash Flow can be drastically affected by the spending on Property, Plant, & Equipment (PPE) of the business in that year. Over the long term, Free Cash Flow should give pretty good picture on the real earnings power of the company.
Sirona Dental Systems's Free Cash Flow for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2015 is calculated as
Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $193 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sirona Dental Systems (NAS:SIRO) Free Cash Flow Explanation
Free Cash Flow is very close to Warren Buffett's definition of Owner's Earnings, except that in Warren Buffett's Owner's Earnings, the spending for Property, Plant, and Equipment is only for maintenance (replacement), while in the Free Cash Flow calculation, the cost of new Property, Plant, and Equipment due to business expansion is also deducted. There, Free Cash Flow is more conservative than Owner's Earnings.
In Don Yacktman's calculation of forward rate of return, he uses Free Cash Flow for the calculation. Yacktman explained the forward rate of return concept in detail in his interview with GuruFocus. Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation.
This is what Yacktman said in his March 2012 interview - when the S&P 500 was at 1400:
If the business is stable, this calculation is fairly straightforward. For instance, on the S&P 500 we would normalize earnings. We would then calculate what percentage of those earnings are not reinvested in the underlying businesses and are therefore free. Historically, for the S&P 500, this has been just under 50% of earnings. Currently, we expect the S&P to earn about 70 on a normalized basis, a number which is far below reported earnings due to our adjusting for record high profit margins. $70 X ½ / 1400 gives you a normalized free cash flow yield of approximately 2.5%.
The historical real growth rate of the S&P 500 (companies) is about 1.5%. Assuming an inflation rate of 2.5%, the forward rate of return on an investment in the S&P 500 is about 6.5% today (2.5% free cash flow yield plus 1.5% real growth plus 2.5% inflation).
For the growth part of the Forward Rate of Return calculation, GuruFocus uses the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share as the growth rate, and the growth rate is always capped at 20%. For the Free Cash Flow we use per share data averaged over seven years. The reason we use seven years is because research shows that seven years is the length of the typical business cycle.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Free Cash Flow within a report period can be affected by management's decisions of capital spending. Therefore, it is important to look at long term when it comes to Free Cash Flow.
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Sirona Dental Systems (Sirona Dental Systems) Business Description
Sirona Dental Systems Inc was founded in 1997 and completed an initial public offering of its common stock on July 1, 1997. The Company is a manufacturer of high-quality, dental equipment, and is engaged in developing, manufacturing and marketing solutions for dentists around the world. The Company provides products in each of its four product segments: Dental CAD/CAM Systems; Imaging Systems; Treatment Centers; and Instruments. The Company markets its products globally to dental practices, clinics and laboratories through an international network of distributors. The dental market encompasses the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and ailments of the teeth, gums and supporting bone. Recent technological advancements in the dental equipment industry include 3D radiography, digital radiography, CAD/CAM technology, intra oral cameras and periodontal instruments. The market it serves comprises the whole working environment of a dentist or dental technician, including the dentist's chair, lights, imaging systems and dental CAD/CAM systems, instruments, as well as practice furniture and other dental or lab-based systems. Dental CAD/CAM Systems address the market for dental restorations, which includes several types of restorations, such as inlays, onlays, veneers, crowns, bridges, copings and bridge frameworks made from ceramic, metal or composite blocks. The Company has developed a range of imaging systems for 2D and 3D, panoramic and intra-oral applications that allow the dentist to accommodate the patient in a more efficient manner. Treatment Centers comprise products from basic dentist chairs to sophisticated chair-based units with integrated diagnostic, hygiene and ergonomic functionalities, as well as specialist centers used in preventative treatment and for training purposes. In July 2008, the Company launched its new TENEO Treatment Center, which combines technology with a timeless design that provides both patient and dentist with the ultimate in convenience and comfort. The Company offers a range of instruments, including handheld and power-operated handpieces for cavity preparation, endodontics, periodontology and prophylaxis. The instruments are supplemented by multi-function tips, supply and suction hoses, as well as care and hygiene systems for instrument preparation. Its product information is actively made available to business publications, dentists, journals, professional organizations and dental schools, and its website. Sirona distributes its products globally to dental practices, clinics and laboratories through an international network of more than 480 distributors. The Companys registered trademarks include, Sirona, CEREC, Orthophos, Heliodent, inLab, CDR, and Schick. It competes with different companies which include international companies as well as smaller companies that compete regionally or on a narrower product line. The Company is subject to government regulations applicable to all businesses
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