Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL) Cash Flow from Operations: R58,502 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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JSE:VAL Valterra Platinum Ltd JSE:VAL
77 GF Score
Price R1,390.00
GF Value R952.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Valterra Platinum Cash Flow from Operations?

Valterra Platinum JSE:VAL +1.03% 77 Cash Flow from Operations is R58,502 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:VAL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R952.64 (Significantly Overvalued). 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 six months ended in Jun. 2026, Valterra Platinum's Net Income From Continuing Operations was R29,735 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was R3,805 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was R3,608 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 R275 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was R-4,716 Mil. In all, Valterra Platinum's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was R32,707 Mil.


Valterra Platinum  (JSE:VAL) 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.

Valterra Platinum's net income from continuing operations for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was R29,735 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

Valterra Platinum's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was R3,805 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.

Valterra Platinum's change in working capital for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was R3,608 Mil. It means Valterra Platinum's working capital increased by R3,608 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Jun. 2026 .

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

Valterra Platinum's cash flow from deferred tax for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was R0 Mil.

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

Valterra Platinum's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 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.

Valterra Platinum's asset impairment charge for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 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.

Valterra Platinum's stock based compensation for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was R275 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).

Valterra Platinum's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was R-4,716 Mil.


Valterra Platinum Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Valterra Platinum Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valterra Platinum'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.

Valterra Platinum Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Valterra Platinum Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow from Operations
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Valterra Platinum Semi-Annual Data
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Valterra Platinum 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.

Valterra Platinum's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Valterra Platinum's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is:


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 R58,502 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 R58,502 Mil mean?
Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL) has a Cash Flow from Operations of R58,502 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 Valterra Platinum and its competitors.
Is Valterra Platinum's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Valterra Platinum's current Cash Flow from Operations is R58,502 Mil. Overall, Valterra Platinum has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valterra Platinum's Cash Flow from Operations compare to HL and SIND?
Valterra Platinum's Cash Flow from Operations of R58,502 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Valterra Platinum and its competitors. Valterra Platinum's current Cash Flow from Operations is R58,502 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valterra Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R952.64, compared to a current price of R1,390.00 — trading 45.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is R58,502 Mil. Valterra Platinum's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL), the current Cash Flow from Operations is R58,502 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 Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valterra Platinum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R1,390.00 is trading 45.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R952.64. GuruFocus considers Valterra Platinum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:VAL:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: R58,502 Mil
  • GF Value™: R952.64 vs. price of R1,390.00 (45.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Valterra Platinum Business Description

Address 144 Oxford Road, Melrose, Rosebank, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Valterra Platinum Ltd supplies platinum group metals (PGMs). It provides services across the value chain, including mining, recycling, and trading of metals. Its products include PGMs such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, and ruthenium; base metals such as copper, nickel, cobalt sulphate, and chrome; and other by-products such as gold and sodium sulphate, with operations across different stages of production. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of Platinum. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from Japan.
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