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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.
Australian Foundation Investment Co's cash receipts from operating activities for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$156.7 Mil.
2. Cash Payments:
It represents cash flow paid from operating activities in the direct cash flow method.
Australian Foundation Investment Co's cash payments for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$-52.8 Mil.
3. 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).
Australian Foundation Investment Co's cash flow from others for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$0.0 Mil.
Australian Foundation Investment Co Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
Australian Foundation Investment Co Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data
* 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.
Australian Foundation Investment Co Cash Flow from Operations Chart
Australian Foundation Investment 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.
Cash Flow from Operations 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 A$280.5 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 A$280.5 Mil mean?
Australian Foundation Investment Co (ASX:AFI) has a Cash Flow from Operations of A$280.5 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Australian Foundation Investment Co and its competitors.
Is Australian Foundation Investment Co's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Australian Foundation Investment Co's current Cash Flow from Operations is A$280.5 Mil. Overall, Australian Foundation Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Australian Foundation Investment Co's Cash Flow from Operations compare to BLK and BX?
Australian Foundation Investment Co's Cash Flow from Operations of A$280.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Asset Management 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 Australian Foundation Investment Co and its competitors. Australian Foundation Investment Co's current Cash Flow from Operations is A$280.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Australian Foundation Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Foundation Investment Co (ASX:AFI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.18, compared to a current price of A$6.89 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is A$280.5 Mil. Australian Foundation Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Australian Foundation Investment Co (ASX:AFI), the current Cash Flow from Operations is A$280.5 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 Australian Foundation Investment Co (ASX:AFI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Foundation Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$6.89 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.18.
GuruFocus considers Australian Foundation Investment Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:AFI:
Cash Flow from Operations: A$280.5 Mil
GF Value™: A$7.18 vs. price of A$6.89 (4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:AFI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Australian Foundation Investment Co Business Description
Australian Foundation Investment Co Ltd is an asset management company which invests in Australian and New Zealand equities. It aims to provide shareholders with attractive investment returns through access to a growing stream of fully franked dividends and enhancement of capital invested. Its investment goals are to pay dividends, which, over time, grow faster than the rate of inflation, and to provide attractive total returns over the medium to long term.
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