CJREF (Corus Entertainment) Cash Flow from Operations: $-38.1 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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What is Corus Entertainment Cash Flow from Operations?

Corus Entertainment CJREF +16.53% Cash Flow from Operations is $-38.1 Mil as of May. 2026. 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, Corus Entertainment's Net Income From Continuing Operations was $-26.0 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was $105.9 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was $9.1 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was $-0.2 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was $0.0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was $0.0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was $0.0 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was $-81.4 Mil. In all, Corus Entertainment's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $7.4 Mil.

Corus Entertainment  (OTCPK:CJREF) 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.

Corus Entertainment's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $-26.0 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

Corus Entertainment's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $105.9 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.

Corus Entertainment's change in working capital for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $9.1 Mil. It means Corus Entertainment's working capital increased by $9.1 Mil from Feb. 2026 to May. 2026 .

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

Corus Entertainment's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $-0.2 Mil.

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

Corus Entertainment's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in May. 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.

Corus Entertainment's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in May. 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.

Corus Entertainment's stock based compensation for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $0.0 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).

Corus Entertainment's cash flow from others for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $-81.4 Mil.

Corus Entertainment Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms

Corus Entertainment Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Corus Entertainment'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.

Corus Entertainment Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Corus Entertainment Annual Data
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Cash Flow from Operations
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Corus Entertainment Quarterly Data
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Corus Entertainment 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.

Corus Entertainment's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Flow from Operations(A: Aug. 2025 )
=Net Income From Continuing Operations+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Working Capital+Deferred Tax
=-233.261+430.083+-13.183+-26.813
+Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities+Asset Impairment Charge+Stock Based Compensation+Cash Flow from Others
+0+193.145+0.069+-359.875
=-9.8

Corus Entertainment's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is:

Cash Flow from Operations(Q: May. 2026 )
=Net Income From Continuing Operations+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Working Capital+Deferred Tax
=-26.041+105.946+9.064+-0.241
+Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities+Asset Impairment Charge+Stock Based Compensation+Cash Flow from Others
+0+0+0.001+-81.378
=7.4

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 $-38.1 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 $-38.1 Mil mean?
Corus Entertainment (CJREF) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $-38.1 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 Corus Entertainment and its competitors.
Is Corus Entertainment's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Corus Entertainment's current Cash Flow from Operations is $-38.1 Mil.
How does Corus Entertainment's Cash Flow from Operations compare to NFLX and DIS?
Corus Entertainment's Cash Flow from Operations of $-38.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Corus Entertainment and its competitors. Corus Entertainment's current Cash Flow from Operations is $-38.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corus Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corus Entertainment (CJREF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.06, compared to a current price of $0.03 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $-38.1 Mil. 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 Corus Entertainment (CJREF), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $-38.1 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.

Corus Entertainment Business Description

Address 25 Dockside Drive, Corus Quay, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5A 0B5
Corus Entertainment Inc is a media and content company that operates in the diversified media industry. The company has two business segments, which include Television, and Radio. The Television segment is comprised of its conventional television stations, streaming platforms, a social media digital agency, a social media creator network, technology, and media services. The Radio segment is comprised of several radio stations across Canada which are distributed through over-the-air, analog radio transmission, with additional delivery platforms including HD Radio, websites, podcasts, and mobile apps. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Television segment. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Canada and the rest from International markets.