ACOPF (The a2 Milk Co) Cash Flow from Operations: $129 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ACOPF The a2 Milk Co Ltd ACOPF
87 GF Score
Price $5.05
GF Value $4.47
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is The a2 Milk Co Cash Flow from Operations?

The a2 Milk Co ACOPF +7.45% 87 Cash Flow from Operations is $129 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ACOPF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the six months ended in Dec. 2025, The a2 Milk Co's Cash Receipts from Operating Activities was $586 Mil. Its Cash Payments was $-504 Mil. Its Dividends Paid was $0 Mil. Its Dividends Received was $0 Mil. Its Interest Paid was $-1 Mil. Its Interest Received was $10 Mil. Its Taxes Refund Paid was $-36 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was $0 Mil. In all, The a2 Milk Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $55 Mil.


The a2 Milk Co  (OTCPK:ACOPF) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For non-financial companies reported in direct method, cash flow from operations contains eight items:

1. Cash Receipts from Operating Activities:
Cash Receipts from Operating Activities represents cash received from operating activitiies in direct method.

The a2 Milk Co's cash receipts from operating activities for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $586 Mil.

2. Cash Payments:
It represents cash flow paid from operating activities in the direct cash flow method.

The a2 Milk Co's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-504 Mil.

3. Dividends Paid:
It represents dividend paid to the investors in the direct cash flow method.

The a2 Milk Co's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0 Mil.

4. Dividends Received:
It represents dividend received on the investment in the direct cash flow method.

The a2 Milk Co's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0 Mil.

5. Interest Paid:
It represents interest paid on loans, debt or borrowings, in the direct cash flow method.

The a2 Milk Co's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-1 Mil.

6. Interest Received:
It represents interest received by the company in the direct cash flow method.

The a2 Milk Co's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $10 Mil.

7. Taxes Refund Paid:
It represents tax paid or refund related to operating activities in the direct cash flow method.

The a2 Milk Co's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-36 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of cash receipts and cash payments. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

The a2 Milk Co's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0 Mil.


The a2 Milk Co Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


The a2 Milk Co Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The a2 Milk Co's Cash Flow from Operations 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.

The a2 Milk Co Cash Flow from Operations Chart

The a2 Milk Co Annual Data
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Cash Flow from Operations
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The a2 Milk Co Semi-Annual Data
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The a2 Milk Co Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

The a2 Milk Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

The a2 Milk Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $129 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 Operations of $129 Mil mean?
The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $129 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for The a2 Milk Co and its competitors.
Is The a2 Milk Co's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
The a2 Milk Co's current Cash Flow from Operations is $129 Mil. Overall, The a2 Milk Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The a2 Milk Co's Cash Flow from Operations compare to KHC and GIS?
The a2 Milk Co's Cash Flow from Operations of $129 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 Operations for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations 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 Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. The a2 Milk Co's current Cash Flow from Operations is $129 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The a2 Milk Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.47, compared to a current price of $5.05 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $129 Mil. The a2 Milk Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $129 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.05 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.47. GuruFocus considers The a2 Milk Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ACOPF:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: $129 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.47 vs. price of $5.05 (13% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs

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


The a2 Milk Co Business Description

Address 51 Shortland Street, Level 10, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
A2 Milk is a New Zealand licensor and marketer of fresh milk, infant formula, and other dairy products that lack the A1 beta-casein protein. The firm was founded in 2000 by Corran McLachlan, who developed a genetic test to determine which proteins a cow produces in its milk, and business partner Howard Paterson. The company has been through a tumultuous history of receivership, legal battles, and strategic shifts, but emerged in its current structure in 2006 and listed publicly in March 2013.
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