LEVI (Levi Strauss) Cash Flow from Operations: $774 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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LEVI Levi Strauss & Co LEVI
85 GF Score
Price $25.53
GF Value $21.43
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Levi Strauss Cash Flow from Operations?

Levi Strauss LEVI +4.03% 85 Cash Flow from Operations is $774 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates LEVI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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 three months ended in May. 2026, Levi Strauss's Net Income From Continuing Operations was $87 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was $57 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was $112 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was $-13 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was $0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was $1 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was $24 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was $2 Mil. In all, Levi Strauss's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $271 Mil.


Levi Strauss  (NYSE:LEVI) 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.

Levi Strauss's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $87 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

Levi Strauss's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $57 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.

Levi Strauss's change in working capital for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $112 Mil. It means Levi Strauss's working capital increased by $112 Mil from Feb. 2026 to May. 2026 .

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

Levi Strauss's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $-13 Mil.

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

Levi Strauss's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in May. 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.

Levi Strauss's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $1 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.

Levi Strauss's stock based compensation for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $24 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).

Levi Strauss's cash flow from others for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $2 Mil.


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Levi Strauss Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Levi Strauss'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.

Levi Strauss Cash Flow from Operations Chart

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Levi Strauss 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.

Levi Strauss's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

Levi Strauss's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $774 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 $774 Mil mean?
Levi Strauss (LEVI) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $774 Mil as of May. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Levi Strauss and its competitors.
Is Levi Strauss' Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Levi Strauss' current Cash Flow from Operations is $774 Mil. Overall, Levi Strauss has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Levi Strauss' Cash Flow from Operations compare to VFC and KTB?
Levi Strauss' Cash Flow from Operations of $774 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Levi Strauss and its competitors. Levi Strauss's current Cash Flow from Operations is $774 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Levi Strauss stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss (LEVI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.43, compared to a current price of $25.53 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $774 Mil. Levi Strauss' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $774 Mil as of May. 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $25.53 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.43. GuruFocus considers Levi Strauss to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LEVI:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: $774 Mil
  • GF Value™: $21.43 vs. price of $25.53 (19.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Levi Strauss Business Description

Address 1155 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94111
Levi Strauss & Co is involved in designing, marketing, and selling products that include jeans, casual and dresses pants, tops, shorts, skirts, jackets, footwear, and related accessories directly or through third parties and licensees for men, women, and children under Levi's, Dockers, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Denizen brands. The company manages its business according to three regional segments: the Americas, which is the key revenue driver; Europe; and Asia.
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