H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS) Cash Flow from Operations: kr33,007 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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CHIX:HMBS H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB CHIX:HMBS
70 GF Score
Price kr183.45
GF Value kr160.49
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Cash Flow from Operations?

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB CHIX:HMBS +0.71% 70 Cash Flow from Operations is kr33,007 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HMBS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr160.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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 three months ended in May. 2026, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Net Income From Continuing Operations was kr5,284 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was kr4,955 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was kr645 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was kr0 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was kr0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was kr0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was kr0 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was kr-293 Mil. In all, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in May. 2026 was kr10,591 Mil.


H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB  (CHIX:HMBs) 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.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in May. 2026 was kr5,284 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

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in May. 2026 was kr4,955 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.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's change in working capital for the three months ended in May. 2026 was kr645 Mil. It means H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's working capital increased by kr645 Mil from Feb. 2026 to May. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in May. 2026 was kr0 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in May. 2026 was kr0 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.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in May. 2026 was kr0 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.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's stock based compensation for the three months ended in May. 2026 was kr0 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).

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's cash flow from others for the three months ended in May. 2026 was kr-293 Mil.


H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB'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.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Cash Flow from Operations Chart

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Annual Data
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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB 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.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr33,007 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 kr33,007 Mil mean?
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS) has a Cash Flow from Operations of kr33,007 Mil as of May. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB and its competitors.
Is H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Cash Flow from Operations is kr33,007 Mil. Overall, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cash Flow from Operations compare to RL and LEVI?
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cash Flow from Operations of kr33,007 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB and its competitors. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Cash Flow from Operations is kr33,007 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr160.49, compared to a current price of kr183.45 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is kr33,007 Mil. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS), the current Cash Flow from Operations is kr33,007 Mil as of May. 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr183.45 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr160.49. GuruFocus considers H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HMBS:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: kr33,007 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr160.49 vs. price of kr183.45 (14.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs

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


H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Business Description

Address Master Samuelsgatan 46A, Stockholm, SWE, SE-106 38
The H&M Group is a global multi-brand fashion conglomerate founded in 1947. Its flagship brand, H&M, generates the majority of the group's revenue, while ARKET, COS, and the secondhand platform Sellpy represent key sources of future growth. Geographically, 34% of group revenues are generated in Western Europe, followed by North and South America at 23%, and both Southern Europe and Asia, Oceania, and Africa at 13% each. The Nordic region accounts for approximately 9% of total sales.The company operates 4,101 stores (3,660 attributable to H&M brand) across 81 markets worldwide, the majority of which are leased. Online sales contributed slightly above 30% of total group revenue in financial 2025 .
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