The Lottery (ASX:TLC) Cash Flow from Operations: A$617 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:TLC The Lottery Corp Ltd ASX:TLC
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Price A$5.59
GF Value A$5.24
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What is The Lottery Cash Flow from Operations?

The Lottery ASX:TLC -0.53% 62 Cash Flow from Operations is A$617 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:TLC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of A$5.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 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 Lottery's Cash Receipts from Operating Activities was A$934 Mil. Its Cash Payments was A$-559 Mil. Its Dividends Paid was A$0 Mil. Its Dividends Received was A$0 Mil. Its Interest Paid was A$-61 Mil. Its Interest Received was A$5 Mil. Its Taxes Refund Paid was A$-98 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was A$0 Mil. In all, The Lottery's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$220 Mil.


The Lottery  (ASX:TLC) 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 Lottery's cash receipts from operating activities for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$934 Mil.

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

The Lottery's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-559 Mil.

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

The Lottery'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.

The Lottery'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.

The Lottery's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-61 Mil.

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

The Lottery's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$5 Mil.

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

The Lottery's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-98 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 Lottery's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0 Mil.


The Lottery Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


The Lottery Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Lottery'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 Lottery Cash Flow from Operations Chart

The Lottery Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cash Flow from Operations
624.40 456.50 492.80 541.70

The Lottery Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cash Flow from Operations Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 339.60 153.20 144.30 397.40 219.70
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The Lottery 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 Lottery's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

The Lottery'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$617 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$617 Mil mean?
The Lottery (ASX:TLC) has a Cash Flow from Operations of A$617 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 Lottery and its competitors.
Is The Lottery's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
The Lottery's current Cash Flow from Operations is A$617 Mil. Overall, The Lottery has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Lottery's Cash Flow from Operations compare to FLUT and DKNG?
The Lottery's Cash Flow from Operations of A$617 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Lottery and its competitors. The Lottery's current Cash Flow from Operations is A$617 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Lottery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Lottery (ASX:TLC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$5.24, compared to a current price of A$5.59 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is A$617 Mil. The Lottery's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Lottery (ASX:TLC), the current Cash Flow from Operations is A$617 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 Lottery (ASX:TLC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Lottery stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$5.59 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$5.24. GuruFocus considers The Lottery to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:TLC:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: A$617 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$5.24 vs. price of A$5.59 (6.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

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


The Lottery Business Description

Address 180 Ann Street, Level 8, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4000
The Lottery Corporation is Australia's largest provider of lottery, keno, and instant-scratch products, with long-dated and/or exclusive licenses for the lottery in all Australian states and territories except Western Australia, and in most states and territories for keno. Lottery Corp has a distribution network of more than 3,800 franchised retailers that sell instant-scratch and lottery products through vendors such as newsstands, gas stations, pharmacies, and convenience stores, as well as online sales. Keno is sold in over 3,400 bars and clubs.
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