Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) Cash Flow from Investing: MWK-6,713 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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MSW:STANDARD Standard Bank Malawi PLC MSW:STANDARD
77 GF Score
Price MWK3,938.69
GF Value MWK2,512.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Standard Bank Malawi Cash Flow from Investing?

Standard Bank Malawi MSW:STANDARD 77 Cash Flow from Investing is MWK-6,713 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MSW:STANDARD with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MWK2,512.21 (Significantly Overvalued).

Cash Flow from Investing covers the cash a company gains or spends from investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries. It also includes the cash the company used for property, plant and equipment (PPE).

For the six months ended in Jun. 2026, Standard Bank Malawi spent MWK3,328 Mil on purchasing property, plant, equipment. It gained MWK0 Mil from selling property, plant, and equipment. It spent MWK0 Mil on purchasing business. It gained MWK0 Mil from selling business. It spent MWK0 Mil on purchasing investments. It gained MWK0 Mil from selling investments. It paid MWK0Mil for net Intangibles purchase and sale. And it paid MWK0 Mil for other investing activities. In all, Standard Bank Malawi spent MWK3,328 Mil on investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries for the six months ended in Jun. 2026.


Standard Bank Malawi  (MSW:STANDARD) Cash Flow from Investing Explanation

Cash flow from investing contains nine items:

1. Purchase Of Property, Plant, Equipment:
Purchase of PPE indicates the amount used to purchase property, plant, and equipment.

Standard Bank Malawi's purchase of property, plant, equipment for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was MWK-3,328 Mil. It means Standard Bank Malawi spent MWK3,328 Mil on purchasing property, plant, equipment.

In the capital spending for property, plant and equipment (PPE), some part of spending may be from the expansion of business. The business needs more property, plant and equipment (PPE) as it grows. Another part may be from replacement of the property, plant and equipment (PPE) of existing business. For some companies, the cash spent on replacing of the property, plant and equipment (PPE) of the existing business will be close to the depreciation of property, plant and equipment (PPE) reported in the income statement.

In Warren Buffett's definition of Owner's Earnings, he deducts the estimate of the cost of replacing the property, plant and equipment (PPE) of the existing business from cash flow from operations. The cash spent on the new property, plant, and equipment is not deducted. The reason is because these are not costs of the existing business. In his 1986 letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett wrote this about owner earnings:

"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume....Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."

2. Sale Of Property, Plant, Equipment:
Sale of PPE indicates the amount gained from selling property, plant, and equipment.

Standard Bank Malawi's sale of property, plant, equipment for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was MWK0 Mil. It means Standard Bank Malawi gained MWK0 Mil from selling property, plant, and equipment.

3.Purchase Of Business:
Purchase of business indicates the amount used to purchase business.

Standard Bank Malawi's purchase of business for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was MWK0 Mil. It means Standard Bank Malawi spent MWK0 Mil on purchasing business.

4. Sale Of Business:
Sale of business indicates the amount gained from selling business.

Standard Bank Malawi's sale of business for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was MWK0 Mil. It means Standard Bank Malawi gained MWK0 Mil from selling business.

5. Purchase Of Investment:
Purchase of Investments represents cash outflow on the purchase of investments in securities.

Standard Bank Malawi's purchase of investment for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was MWK0 Mil. It means Standard Bank Malawi spent {stock_data.stock.currency_symbol}}0 Mil on purchasing investments.

6. Sale Of Investment:
Sale of Investments represents cash inflow on the sale of investments in securities.

Standard Bank Malawi's sale of investment for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was MWK0 Mil. It means Standard Bank Malawi gained MWK0 Mil from selling investments.

7. Net Intangibles Purchase And Sale:
Net Intangibles purchase and sale means the net cash inflow received by a company that comes from the purchase and sale of intangibles. It equals the cash received from sale of intangibles minus the cash spent on purchasing intangibles.

Standard Bank Malawi's net Intangibles purchase and sale for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was MWK0 Mil. It means Standard Bank Malawi paid MWK0 Mil for net Intangibles purchase and sale.

8. Cash From Discontinued Investing Activities:
Cash from discontinued investing activities means the cash received by a company that comes from the discontinued investing activities.

Standard Bank Malawi's cash from discontinued investing activities for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0 Mil. It means Standard Bank Malawi paid MWK0 Mil for discontinued investing activities.

9. Cash From Other Investing Activities:
Cash from other investing activities means the cash received by a company that comes from other investing activities.

Standard Bank Malawi's cash from other investing activities for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was MWK0 Mil. It means Standard Bank Malawi paid MWK0 Mil for other investing activities.


Standard Bank Malawi Cash Flow from Investing Related Terms


Standard Bank Malawi Cash Flow from Investing Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Standard Bank Malawi's Cash Flow from Investing can be seen below:

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* 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.

Standard Bank Malawi Cash Flow from Investing Chart

Standard Bank Malawi Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow from Investing
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1,788.00 -3,340.00 -7,734.00 -5,443.00 -5,541.00

Standard Bank Malawi Semi-Annual Data
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Cash Flow from Investing Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2,110.00 -3,333.00 -2,156.00 -3,385.00 -3,328.00
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Standard Bank Malawi Cash Flow from Investing Calculation

Cash Flow from Investing covers the cash a company gains or spends from investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries. It also includes the cash the company used for property, plant and equipment (PPE).

If a company spends cash on property, plant and equipment (PPE), this will reduce their cash position. This is called Capital Expenditures (CPEX).

Likewise, if a company buys another company for cash, this will reduce their cash position.

Standard Bank Malawi's Cash Flow from Investing for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Standard Bank Malawi's Cash Flow from Investing for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:


Cash Flow from Investing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MWK-6,713 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.

What does a Cash Flow from Investing of MWK-6,713 Mil mean?
Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) has a Cash Flow from Investing of MWK-6,713 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow from Investing is the amount of cash earned or paid from investing operations. View historical data for Standard Bank Malawi and its competitors.
Is Standard Bank Malawi's Cash Flow from Investing too high?
Standard Bank Malawi's current Cash Flow from Investing is MWK-6,713 Mil. Overall, Standard Bank Malawi has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Bank Malawi's Cash Flow from Investing compare to USB and PNC?
Standard Bank Malawi's Cash Flow from Investing of MWK-6,713 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Investing for a Banks company?
A good Cash Flow from Investing depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cash Flow from Investing should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Investing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Investing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Investing is the amount of cash earned or paid from investing operations. View historical data for Standard Bank Malawi and its competitors. Standard Bank Malawi's current Cash Flow from Investing is MWK-6,713 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Bank Malawi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MWK2,512.21, compared to a current price of MWK3,938.69 — trading 56.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Investing is MWK-6,713 Mil. Standard Bank Malawi's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Investing calculated?
Cash Flow from Investing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD), the current Cash Flow from Investing is MWK-6,713 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Bank Malawi stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MWK3,938.69 is trading 56.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MWK2,512.21. GuruFocus considers Standard Bank Malawi to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MSW:STANDARD:

  • Cash Flow from Investing: MWK-6,713 Mil
  • GF Value™: MWK2,512.21 vs. price of MWK3,938.69 (56.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the MSW:STANDARD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Standard Bank Malawi Business Description

Address Africa Unity Avenue, P O Box 30380, Standard Bank Centre, Lilongwe, MWI, 3
Standard Bank Malawi PLC provides banking services. Its business operations are divided into three segments Corporate and Investment Banking, Personal and Private Banking, Business and Commercial Banking, and Treasury and Capital Management. Services offered by the company include current accounts, savings, deposits, investment savings products, custody, debit cards, consumer loans, mortgages, internet banking, telephone banking, foreign exchange, commodities, debt securities, and equities trading, among others. Its branches are located across Malawi. The Bank offers its services to individual customers and small to medium-sized enterprises.
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