West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Cash Flow from Operations: A$790 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:WAF West African Resources Ltd ASX:WAF
96 GF Score
Price A$2.80
GF Value A$4.67
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What is West African Resources Cash Flow from Operations?

West African Resources ASX:WAF -5.08% 96 Cash Flow from Operations is A$790 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:WAF with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.67 (Significantly Undervalued). 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, West African Resources's Cash Receipts from Operating Activities was A$1,061 Mil. Its Cash Payments was A$-362 Mil. Its Dividends Paid was A$0 Mil. Its Dividends Received was A$0 Mil. Its Interest Paid was A$-1 Mil. Its Interest Received was A$5 Mil. Its Taxes Refund Paid was A$-72 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was A$-0 Mil. In all, West African Resources's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$630 Mil.


West African Resources  (ASX:WAF) 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.

West African Resources's cash receipts from operating activities for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$1,061 Mil.

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

West African Resources's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-362 Mil.

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

West African 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.

West African 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.

West African Resources's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1 Mil.

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

West African Resources'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.

West African Resources's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-72 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).

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


West African Resources Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


West African Resources Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for West African 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.

West African Resources Cash Flow from Operations Chart

West African Resources Annual Data
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Cash Flow from Operations
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West African Resources Semi-Annual Data
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West African 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.

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

West African 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$790 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$790 Mil mean?
West African Resources (ASX:WAF) has a Cash Flow from Operations of A$790 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 West African Resources and its competitors.
Is West African Resources' Cash Flow from Operations too high?
West African Resources' current Cash Flow from Operations is A$790 Mil. Overall, West African Resources has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West African Resources' Cash Flow from Operations compare to NEM and AU?
West African Resources' Cash Flow from Operations of A$790 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 West African Resources and its competitors. West African Resources's current Cash Flow from Operations is A$790 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West African Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West African Resources (ASX:WAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.67, compared to a current price of A$2.80 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is A$790 Mil. West African Resources' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 West African Resources (ASX:WAF), the current Cash Flow from Operations is A$790 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 West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West African Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$2.80 is trading 40% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.67. GuruFocus considers West African Resources to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:WAF:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: A$790 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$4.67 vs. price of A$2.80 (40% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 3 warning signs

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


West African Resources Business Description

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Address 1 Alvan Street, Level 1, Subiaco, WA, AUS, 6008
West African Resources Ltd is engaged in mineral exploration in Burkina Faso. It focuses on the development of the Sanbrado Gold Project. The Group's mineral portfolio also includes gold and copper-gold exploration permits in Burkina Faso. The operating segments of the Company that includes Mining Operations: comprise the Sanbrado Gold Project operation located in Burkina Faso. Construction and E&E segment comprises mines under construction andexploration and evaluation (E&E) projects in locations other than Sanbrado.
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