Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) Cash Flow from Operations: €476 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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FRA:UOF Urban Outfitters Inc FRA:UOF
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What is Urban Outfitters Cash Flow from Operations?

Urban Outfitters FRA:UOF -0.06% 87 Cash Flow from Operations is €476 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:UOF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €51.81. The stock has 4 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 Apr. 2026, Urban Outfitters's Net Income From Continuing Operations was €99 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was €31 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was €-249 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was €80 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was €0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was €0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was €7 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was €46 Mil. In all, Urban Outfitters's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €13 Mil.


Urban Outfitters  (FRA:UOF) 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.

Urban Outfitters's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €99 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

Urban Outfitters's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €31 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.

Urban Outfitters's change in working capital for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €-249 Mil. It means Urban Outfitters's working capital declined by €249 Mil from Jan. 2026 to Apr. 2026 .

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

Urban Outfitters's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €80 Mil.

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

Urban Outfitters's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 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.

Urban Outfitters's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 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.

Urban Outfitters's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €7 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).

Urban Outfitters's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €46 Mil.


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Urban Outfitters Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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Urban Outfitters Cash Flow from Operations Chart

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Urban Outfitters 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.

Urban Outfitters's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Urban Outfitters's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €476 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 €476 Mil mean?
Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) has a Cash Flow from Operations of €476 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Urban Outfitters and its competitors.
Is Urban Outfitters' Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Urban Outfitters' current Cash Flow from Operations is €476 Mil. Overall, Urban Outfitters has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Urban Outfitters' Cash Flow from Operations compare to VSXY and GAP?
Urban Outfitters' Cash Flow from Operations of €476 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Urban Outfitters and its competitors. Urban Outfitters's current Cash Flow from Operations is €476 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Urban Outfitters stock overvalued right now?
Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of €476 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.81, compared to a current price of €65.08 — trading 25.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is €476 Mil. Urban Outfitters' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF), the current Cash Flow from Operations is €476 Mil as of Apr. 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 Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban Outfitters stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €65.08 is trading 25.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €51.81.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UOF:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: €476 Mil
  • GF Value™: €51.81 vs. price of €65.08 (25.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Urban Outfitters Business Description

Address 5000 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19112-1495
Founded in 1970, Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters is a multibrand apparel and home goods retailer that operates nearly 800 stores and e-commerce in the US, which accounts for about 87% of sales, as well as in other regions. Its retail nameplates are Urban Outfitters (22% of fiscal 2026 sales), Free People/Movement (26%), and Anthropologie (42%). Retail accounted for 86% of fiscal 2026 revenue, but Urban Outfitters also sells products through a wholesale operation, owns some restaurants, and operates a fast-growing clothing rental and resale business called Nuuly (9% of sales). Urban Outfitters primarily markets to young adults and offers products across apparel (66% of sales), home goods (16% of sales), accessories (13% of sales), and more.
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