GNAL (Generation Alpha) Cash Flow from Operations: $-0.45 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2021)

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What is Generation Alpha Cash Flow from Operations?

Generation Alpha GNAL Cash Flow from Operations is $-0.45 Mil as of Jun. 2021.

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 Jun. 2021, Generation Alpha's Net Income From Continuing Operations was $0.65 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was $0.02 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was $-0.02 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was $0.00 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was $0.00 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was $0.00 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was $0.00 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was $-0.72 Mil. In all, Generation Alpha's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2021 was $-0.07 Mil.


Generation Alpha  (OTCPK:GNAL) 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.

Generation Alpha's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2021 was $0.65 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

Generation Alpha's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Jun. 2021 was $0.02 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.

Generation Alpha's change in working capital for the three months ended in Jun. 2021 was $-0.02 Mil. It means Generation Alpha's working capital declined by $0.02 Mil from Mar. 2021 to Jun. 2021 .

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

Generation Alpha's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Jun. 2021 was $0.00 Mil.

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

Generation Alpha's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Jun. 2021 was $0.00 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.

Generation Alpha's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Jun. 2021 was $0.00 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.

Generation Alpha's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Jun. 2021 was $0.00 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).

Generation Alpha's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Jun. 2021 was $-0.72 Mil.


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Generation Alpha Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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Generation Alpha Cash Flow from Operations Chart

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Generation Alpha 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.

Generation Alpha's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2020 is calculated as:

Generation Alpha's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2021 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2021 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.45 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 $-0.45 Mil mean?
Generation Alpha (GNAL) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $-0.45 Mil as of Jun. 2021. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Generation Alpha and its competitors.
Is Generation Alpha's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Generation Alpha's current Cash Flow from Operations is $-0.45 Mil.
How does Generation Alpha's Cash Flow from Operations compare to WVFC and GNRV?
Generation Alpha's Cash Flow from Operations of $-0.45 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 Generation Alpha and its competitors. Generation Alpha's current Cash Flow from Operations is $-0.45 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Generation Alpha stock overvalued right now?
Generation Alpha (GNAL) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of $-0.45 Mil. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $-0.45 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 Generation Alpha (GNAL), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $-0.45 Mil as of Jun. 2021. 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.

Generation Alpha Business Description

Address 1689-A Arrow Route, Upland, CA, USA, 91786
Generation Alpha Inc researches, designs, develops, and manufactures energy-efficient indoor horticulture lighting and ancillary equipment. The company's product portfolio includes digital ballasts, digital lamps, reflectors, lighting accessories, and others. Its products are used for, the hydroponic and indoor growing of other horticultural products, such as hothouse vegetables, decorative plant nurseries, indoor aquariums, and industrial painting facilities and sold to retail stores, distributors and commercial growers.