Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) Cash Flow from Operations: A$838 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:SFR Sandfire Resources Ltd ASX:SFR
83 GF Score
Price A$20.84
GF Value A$15.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sandfire Resources Cash Flow from Operations?

Sandfire Resources ASX:SFR -1.33% 83 Cash Flow from Operations is A$838 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:SFR with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of A$15.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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, Sandfire Resources's Cash Receipts from Operating Activities was A$973 Mil. Its Cash Payments was A$-547 Mil. Its Dividends Paid was A$0 Mil. Its Dividends Received was A$0 Mil. Its Interest Paid was A$0 Mil. Its Interest Received was A$2 Mil. Its Taxes Refund Paid was A$-27 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was A$-0 Mil. In all, Sandfire Resources's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$401 Mil.


Sandfire Resources  (ASX:SFR) 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.

Sandfire Resources's cash receipts from operating activities for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$973 Mil.

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

Sandfire Resources's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-547 Mil.

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

Sandfire Resources's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0 Mil.

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

Sandfire Resources's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0 Mil.

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

Sandfire Resources's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0 Mil.

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

Sandfire Resources's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$2 Mil.

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

Sandfire Resources's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-27 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).

Sandfire Resources's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0 Mil.


Sandfire Resources Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Sandfire Resources Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sandfire Resources'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.

Sandfire Resources Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Sandfire Resources Annual Data
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Cash Flow from Operations
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Sandfire Resources Semi-Annual Data
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Sandfire Resources 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.

Sandfire Resources's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Sandfire Resources'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 A$838 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$838 Mil mean?
Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) has a Cash Flow from Operations of A$838 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 Sandfire Resources and its competitors.
Is Sandfire Resources' Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Sandfire Resources' current Cash Flow from Operations is A$838 Mil. Overall, Sandfire Resources has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandfire Resources' Cash Flow from Operations compare to SCCO and FCX?
Sandfire Resources' Cash Flow from Operations of A$838 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Sandfire Resources and its competitors. Sandfire Resources's current Cash Flow from Operations is A$838 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandfire Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$15.11, compared to a current price of A$20.84 — trading 37.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is A$838 Mil. Sandfire Resources' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR), the current Cash Flow from Operations is A$838 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$20.84 is trading 37.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$15.11. GuruFocus considers Sandfire Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SFR:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: A$838 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$15.11 vs. price of A$20.84 (37.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Sandfire Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges SFRRF:USAS2Z:Germany
Address 10 Kings Park Road, Level 2, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Sandfire Resources Ltd is a copper-focused mineral exploration and development company. The company's operating segments include DeGrussa Copper operations, MATSA Copper Operations, Black Butte Copper Project, Motheo Copper Operations, and Exploration and Other. It derives key revenue from the MATSA Copper Operations segment, which consists of the Minas de Aguas Tenidas (MATSA) polymetallic mining complex in Spain and exploration and evaluation activities in Spain and Portugal. The operations comprise three underground mines and a central processing facility. The mines generate revenue from the sale of copper, zinc, and lead concentrates containing a silver by-product. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Spain, followed by China, Sweden, Malaysia, and other regions.
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