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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.
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA (FRA:DAS) 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.
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA's net income from continuing operations for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €177 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
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €57 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.
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA's change in working capital for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €248 Mil. It means Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA's working capital
increased by €248 Mil
from Jun. 2025 to Dec. 2025 .
4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA's cash flow from deferred tax for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0 Mil.
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €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.
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA's asset impairment charge for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €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.
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA's stock based compensation for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €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).
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA's cash flow from others for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-46 Mil.
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data
* 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.
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA Cash Flow from Operations Chart
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA 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.
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 €903 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 €903 Mil mean?
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA (FRA:DAS) has a Cash Flow from Operations of €903 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 Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA and its competitors.
Is Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA's current Cash Flow from Operations is €903 Mil. Overall, Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA's Cash Flow from Operations compare to GEV and ETN?
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA's Cash Flow from Operations of €903 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Industrial Products 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 Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA and its competitors. Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA's current Cash Flow from Operations is €903 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA (FRA:DAS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.32, compared to a current price of €65.20 — trading 122.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is €903 Mil. Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA (FRA:DAS), the current Cash Flow from Operations is €903 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 Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA (FRA:DAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €65.20 is trading 122.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.32.
GuruFocus considers Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DAS:
Cash Flow from Operations: €903 Mil
GF Value™: €29.32 vs. price of €65.20 (122.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA is an Italy-based company that is engaged in manufacturing and distribution of steel and other nonferrous metal products as well as plant building. The company operates through two segments, namely steelmaking and plant making. The Steelmaking segment manufactures ingots, forged bars, blooms, rolled bars, bar in coils and others. End customers primarily come from the mechanical, automotive, oil & gas, power generation and other sectors. The Plant Making segment designs and builds mines, pellet production plants, furnaces, rolling mills and other various plants and facilities. The company has a global presence, with Europe, Middle East and Far East being the three largest markets for the company.
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