Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) Cash Flow from Investing: CHF-257 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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XSWX:BELL Bell Food Group Ltd XSWX:BELL
64 GF Score
Price CHF231.50
GF Value CHF275.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Bell Food Group Cash Flow from Investing?

Bell Food Group XSWX:BELL -0.22% 64 Cash Flow from Investing is CHF-257 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BELL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF275.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

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, Bell Food Group spent CHF147 Mil on purchasing property, plant, equipment. It gained CHF2 Mil from selling property, plant, and equipment. It spent CHF3 Mil on purchasing business. It gained CHF0 Mil from selling business. It spent CHF0 Mil on purchasing investments. It gained CHF0 Mil from selling investments. It paid CHF4Mil for net Intangibles purchase and sale. And it received CHF0 Mil from other investing activities. In all, Bell Food Group spent CHF152 Mil on investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries for the six months ended in Jun. 2026.


Bell Food Group  (XSWX:BELL) 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.

Bell Food Group's purchase of property, plant, equipment for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-147 Mil. It means Bell Food Group spent CHF147 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.

Bell Food Group's sale of property, plant, equipment for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF2 Mil. It means Bell Food Group gained CHF2 Mil from selling property, plant, and equipment.

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

Bell Food Group's purchase of business for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-3 Mil. It means Bell Food Group spent CHF3 Mil on purchasing business.

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

Bell Food Group's sale of business for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0 Mil. It means Bell Food Group gained CHF0 Mil from selling business.

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

Bell Food Group's purchase of investment for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0 Mil. It means Bell Food Group 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.

Bell Food Group's sale of investment for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0 Mil. It means Bell Food Group gained CHF0 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.

Bell Food Group's net Intangibles purchase and sale for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-4 Mil. It means Bell Food Group paid CHF4 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.

Bell Food Group's cash from discontinued investing activities for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0 Mil. It means Bell Food Group paid CHF0 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.

Bell Food Group's cash from other investing activities for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0 Mil. It means Bell Food Group received CHF0 Mil from other investing activities.


Bell Food Group Cash Flow from Investing Related Terms


Bell Food Group Cash Flow from Investing Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bell Food Group'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.

Bell Food Group Cash Flow from Investing Chart

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Bell Food Group 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.

Bell Food Group's Cash Flow from Investing for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Bell Food Group'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 CHF-257 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 CHF-257 Mil mean?
Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) has a Cash Flow from Investing of CHF-257 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow from Investing is the amount of cash earned or paid from investing operations. View historical data for Bell Food Group and its competitors.
Is Bell Food Group's Cash Flow from Investing too high?
Bell Food Group's current Cash Flow from Investing is CHF-257 Mil. Overall, Bell Food Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bell Food Group's Cash Flow from Investing compare to KHC and GIS?
Bell Food Group's Cash Flow from Investing of CHF-257 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cash Flow from Investing depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Bell Food Group and its competitors. Bell Food Group's current Cash Flow from Investing is CHF-257 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bell Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF275.08, compared to a current price of CHF231.50 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Investing is CHF-257 Mil. Bell Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 warning signs to review. 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 Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL), the current Cash Flow from Investing is CHF-257 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 Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF231.50 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF275.08. GuruFocus considers Bell Food Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BELL:

  • Cash Flow from Investing: CHF-257 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF275.08 vs. price of CHF231.50 (15.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Bell Food Group Business Description

Other Exchanges BELLz:UK0RFX:UKBWGA:Germany
Address Elsasserstrasse 174, Basel, CHE, 4056
Bell Food Group Ltd is a food processor that provides meat, charcuterie, poultry, and convenience products. Bell operates in five divisions: Bell Switzerland, supplying retailers, wholesalers, food service, and food processing; Bell international, operating in Germany, Austria, France, Poland, and other European countries; and Eisberg, Hilcona, Hugli, Hubers/Sutag. Bell Switzerland represents maximum of the company's income.
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