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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.
Heidelberg Materials AG (OTCPK:HDLMY) 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.
Heidelberg Materials AG's net income from continuing operations for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $938 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
Heidelberg Materials AG's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $766 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.
Heidelberg Materials AG's change in working capital for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1,434 Mil. It means Heidelberg Materials AG's working capital
declined by $1,434 Mil
from Dec. 2025 to Jun. 2026 .
4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.
Heidelberg Materials AG's cash flow from deferred tax for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $315 Mil.
Heidelberg Materials AG's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the
six
months ended in Jun. 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.
Heidelberg Materials AG's asset impairment charge for the
six
months ended in Jun. 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.
Heidelberg Materials AG's stock based compensation for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 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).
Heidelberg Materials AG's cash flow from others for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-544 Mil.
Heidelberg Materials AG Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
Heidelberg Materials AG Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Heidelberg Materials AG'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.
Heidelberg Materials AG Cash Flow from Operations Chart
Heidelberg Materials AG 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.
Heidelberg Materials AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3,717 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 $3,717 Mil mean?
Heidelberg Materials AG (HDLMY) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $3,717 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Heidelberg Materials AG and its competitors.
Is Heidelberg Materials AG's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Heidelberg Materials AG's current Cash Flow from Operations is $3,717 Mil. Overall, Heidelberg Materials AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidelberg Materials AG's Cash Flow from Operations compare to CRH and VMC?
Heidelberg Materials AG's Cash Flow from Operations of $3,717 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Building Materials 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 Heidelberg Materials AG and its competitors. Heidelberg Materials AG's current Cash Flow from Operations is $3,717 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidelberg Materials AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberg Materials AG (HDLMY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.36, compared to a current price of $35.90 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $3,717 Mil. Heidelberg Materials AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Heidelberg Materials AG (HDLMY), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $3,717 Mil as of Jun. 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 Heidelberg Materials AG (HDLMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberg Materials AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $35.90 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.36.
GuruFocus considers Heidelberg Materials AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HDLMY:
Cash Flow from Operations: $3,717 Mil
GF Value™: $35.36 vs. price of $35.90 (1.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HDLMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest building materials companies, with operations in 60 countries. Its core activities include the production of cement and aggregates, which are used to construct houses, infrastructure, and commercial facilities. The sale of cement and aggregates accounts for the majority of group revenue and profits. Europe is the company's largest market contributing nearly half of group sales. Heidelberg Materials is listed in Germany and has 55,000 employees.
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