RCL Foods (JSE:RCL) Cash Flow from Operations: R995 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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What is RCL Foods Cash Flow from Operations?

RCL Foods JSE:RCL +1.43% 55 Cash Flow from Operations is R995 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:RCL with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 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 Dec. 2025, RCL Foods's Net Income From Continuing Operations was R828 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was R0 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was R-1,488 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was R0 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was R0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was R0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was R0 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was R-483 Mil. In all, RCL Foods's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-1,143 Mil.


RCL Foods  (JSE:RCL) 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.

RCL Foods's net income from continuing operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R828 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

RCL Foods's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 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.

RCL Foods's change in working capital for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-1,488 Mil. It means RCL Foods's working capital declined by R1,488 Mil from Jun. 2025 to Dec. 2025 .

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

RCL Foods's cash flow from deferred tax for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 Mil.

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

RCL Foods's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 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.

RCL Foods's asset impairment charge for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 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.

RCL Foods's stock based compensation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 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).

RCL Foods's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-483 Mil.


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RCL Foods Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RCL Foods'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.

RCL Foods Cash Flow from Operations Chart

RCL Foods Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cash Flow from Operations
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RCL Foods Semi-Annual Data
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RCL Foods 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.

RCL Foods's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

RCL Foods's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is:


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 R995 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 R995 Mil mean?
RCL Foods (JSE:RCL) has a Cash Flow from Operations of R995 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 RCL Foods and its competitors.
Is RCL Foods' Cash Flow from Operations too high?
RCL Foods' current Cash Flow from Operations is R995 Mil. Overall, RCL Foods has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RCL Foods' Cash Flow from Operations compare to KHC and GIS?
RCL Foods' Cash Flow from Operations of R995 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 RCL Foods and its competitors. RCL Foods's current Cash Flow from Operations is R995 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RCL Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RCL Foods (JSE:RCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.97, compared to a current price of R7.81 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is R995 Mil. RCL Foods' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 RCL Foods (JSE:RCL), the current Cash Flow from Operations is R995 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 RCL Foods (JSE:RCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RCL Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R7.81 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R8.97. GuruFocus considers RCL Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:RCL:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: R995 Mil
  • GF Value™: R8.97 vs. price of R7.81 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs

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


RCL Foods Business Description

Address Ten The Boulevard, Westway Office Park, Westville, NL, ZAF, 3629
RCL Foods Ltd is a South African food manufacturer that produces Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, Pieman's pies, Number 1 mageu, Sunbake bread, Supreme flour, Selati sugar, Bobtail, and Canine Cuisine dog food, Catmor and Feline Cuisine cat food, and Molatek animal feed, to name a few. It also produces a wide range of speciality and private label products. Its operating segments include Groceries, Baking, and Sugar.
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