Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) Cash Flow from Operations: €-901.3 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)

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FRA:CS3 Close Brothers Group PLC FRA:CS3
59 GF Score
Price €4.70
GF Value €4.12
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Close Brothers Group Cash Flow from Operations?

Close Brothers Group FRA:CS3 -3.29% 59 Cash Flow from Operations is €-901.3 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CS3 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 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 Jan. 2026, Close Brothers Group's Net Income From Continuing Operations was €-73.8 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was €51.8 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was €-928.5 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was €0.0 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 €170.4 Mil. In all, Close Brothers Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was €-780.1 Mil.


Close Brothers Group  (FRA:CS3) 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.

Close Brothers Group's net income from continuing operations for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was €-73.8 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

Close Brothers Group's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was €51.8 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.

Close Brothers Group's change in working capital for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was €-928.5 Mil. It means Close Brothers Group's working capital declined by €928.5 Mil from Jul. 2025 to Jan. 2026 .

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

Close Brothers Group's cash flow from deferred tax for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was €0.0 Mil.

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

Close Brothers Group's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the six months ended in Jan. 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.

Close Brothers Group's asset impairment charge for the six months ended in Jan. 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.

Close Brothers Group's stock based compensation for the six months ended in Jan. 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).

Close Brothers Group's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was €170.4 Mil.


Close Brothers Group Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Close Brothers Group Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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* 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.

Close Brothers Group Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Close Brothers Group Annual Data
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Cash Flow from Operations
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Close Brothers Group Semi-Annual Data
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Close Brothers Group 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.

Close Brothers Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

Close Brothers Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-901.3 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 €-901.3 Mil mean?
Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) has a Cash Flow from Operations of €-901.3 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Close Brothers Group and its competitors.
Is Close Brothers Group's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Close Brothers Group's current Cash Flow from Operations is €-901.3 Mil. Overall, Close Brothers Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Close Brothers Group's Cash Flow from Operations compare to PNC?
Close Brothers Group's Cash Flow from Operations of €-901.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Banks 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 Close Brothers Group and its competitors. Close Brothers Group's current Cash Flow from Operations is €-901.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Close Brothers Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.12, compared to a current price of €4.70 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is €-901.3 Mil. Close Brothers Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3), the current Cash Flow from Operations is €-901.3 Mil as of Jan. 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 Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Close Brothers Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.70 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.12. GuruFocus considers Close Brothers Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CS3:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: €-901.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: €4.12 vs. price of €4.70 (14.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Close Brothers Group Business Description

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Close Brothers Group PLC is a banking group that provides lending, deposit-taking, and securities trading services. The group mostly offers services to small businesses and individuals in the United Kingdom. Its operating segments are: Commercial, Retail, and Property. Maximum revenue is generated from its Commercial segment, which mainly offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market. The Retail segment provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers, and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates; and the Property segment offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans.
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