Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON) Cash Flow from Operations: R1,302 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2021)

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What is Tongaat Hulett Cash Flow from Operations?

Tongaat Hulett JSE:TON 11 Cash Flow from Operations is R1,302 Mil as of Sep. 2021. GuruFocus rates JSE:TON with a GF Score™ of 11/100.

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 Sep. 2021, Tongaat Hulett's Net Income From Continuing Operations was R23 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was R305 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was R-334 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was R654 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was R0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was R0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was R-2 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was R392 Mil. In all, Tongaat Hulett's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Sep. 2021 was R1,038 Mil.


Tongaat Hulett  (JSE:TON) 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.

Tongaat Hulett's net income from continuing operations for the six months ended in Sep. 2021 was R23 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

Tongaat Hulett's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the six months ended in Sep. 2021 was R305 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.

Tongaat Hulett's change in working capital for the six months ended in Sep. 2021 was R-334 Mil. It means Tongaat Hulett's working capital declined by R334 Mil from Mar. 2021 to Sep. 2021 .

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

Tongaat Hulett's cash flow from deferred tax for the six months ended in Sep. 2021 was R654 Mil.

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

Tongaat Hulett's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the six months ended in Sep. 2021 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.

Tongaat Hulett's asset impairment charge for the six months ended in Sep. 2021 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.

Tongaat Hulett's stock based compensation for the six months ended in Sep. 2021 was R-2 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).

Tongaat Hulett's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Sep. 2021 was R392 Mil.


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Tongaat Hulett Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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* 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.

Tongaat Hulett Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Tongaat Hulett Annual Data
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Cash Flow from Operations
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Tongaat Hulett Semi-Annual Data
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Tongaat Hulett 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.

Tongaat Hulett's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2021 is calculated as:

Tongaat Hulett's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2021 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R1,302 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 R1,302 Mil mean?
Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON) has a Cash Flow from Operations of R1,302 Mil as of Sep. 2021. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Tongaat Hulett and its competitors.
Is Tongaat Hulett's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Tongaat Hulett's current Cash Flow from Operations is R1,302 Mil. Overall, Tongaat Hulett has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tongaat Hulett's Cash Flow from Operations compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Tongaat Hulett's Cash Flow from Operations of R1,302 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 Tongaat Hulett and its competitors. Tongaat Hulett's current Cash Flow from Operations is R1,302 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tongaat Hulett stock overvalued right now?
Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of R1,302 Mil. The current Cash Flow from Operations is R1,302 Mil. Tongaat Hulett's overall GF Score™ is 11/100. 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 Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON), the current Cash Flow from Operations is R1,302 Mil as of Sep. 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.

Tongaat Hulett Business Description

Address Amanzimnyama Hill Road, P O Box 3, Tongaat, NL, ZAF, 4400
Tongaat Hulett Ltd produces sugar and glucose in Africa. It procures its raw materials both from land it owns and from private farmers. Tongaat sells its products to customers in the foodservice industry and to consumers as branded products. Raw sugar sales make up most of the company's revenue. Its biggest markets are South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. The company also earns revenue by converting and developing land that it owns and has used for agricultural purposes. Additionally, the by-products from its manufacturing processes create renewable energy, which the company uses to supply electricity to the grid in some instances.
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