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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.
Character Group (The) (OTCPK:CGROF) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation
For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:
1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.
Character Group (The)'s net income from continuing operations for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $3.2 Mil.
2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets
Character Group (The)'s depreciation, depletion and amortization for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $2.6 Mil.
3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.
Character Group (The)'s change in working capital for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.5 Mil. It means Character Group (The)'s working capital
increased by $0.5 Mil
from Aug. 2025 to Feb. 2026 .
4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.
Character Group (The)'s cash flow from deferred tax for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.0 Mil.
Character Group (The)'s cash from discontinued operating Activities for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.0 Mil.
6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.
Character Group (The)'s asset impairment charge for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.0 Mil.
7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.
Character Group (The)'s stock based compensation for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.1 Mil.
8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. 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 account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).
Character Group (The)'s cash flow from others for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-0.8 Mil.
Character Group (The) Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
Character Group (The) Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Character Group (The)'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.
Character Group (The) Cash Flow from Operations Chart
Character Group (The) 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.
Character Group (The)'s Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.6 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 $5.6 Mil mean?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $5.6 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Character Group (The) and its competitors.
Is Character Group (The)'s Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Character Group (The)'s current Cash Flow from Operations is $5.6 Mil. Overall, Character Group (The) has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Character Group (The)'s Cash Flow from Operations compare to AS and HAS?
Character Group (The)'s Cash Flow from Operations of $5.6 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 Character Group (The) and its competitors. Character Group (The)'s current Cash Flow from Operations is $5.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Character Group (The) stock overvalued right now?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of $5.6 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.58, compared to a current price of $3.26 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $5.6 Mil. Character Group (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $5.6 Mil as of Feb. 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Character Group (The) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.26 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.58.
Key valuation signals for CGROF:
Cash Flow from Operations: $5.6 Mil
GF Value™: $2.58 vs. price of $3.26 (26.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CGROF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Character Group (The) PLC is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and international distribution of toys, games, and giftware, including licensed products based on film, television, comic, and digital characters. The Group designs and distributes a wide range of toys and playthings across Pre-school, Boys, Girls, and Activity and Crafts categories, with brands such as Goo Jit Zu, Peppa Pig, and Sticki Rolls. Its principal markets are the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, with operations across Europe and the rest of the world, and international expansion is a key area of focus. The Group partners on an exclusive basis with overseas toy producers, serves toy retailers, independent stores, and distributors, and generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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