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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.
McDermott International (OTCPK:MCDIF) 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.
McDermott International's net income from continuing operations for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-171 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
McDermott International's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $134 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.
McDermott International's change in working capital for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $349 Mil. It means McDermott International's working capital
increased by $349 Mil
from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .
4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.
McDermott International's cash flow from deferred tax for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0 Mil.
McDermott International's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
McDermott International's asset impairment charge for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
McDermott International's stock based compensation for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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).
McDermott International's cash flow from others for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $28 Mil.
McDermott International Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
McDermott International 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.
McDermott International Cash Flow from Operations Chart
McDermott International 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.
McDermott International's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:
For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $340 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 $340 Mil mean?
McDermott International (MCDIF) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $340 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 McDermott International and its competitors.
Is McDermott International's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
McDermott International's current Cash Flow from Operations is $340 Mil. Overall, McDermott International has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDermott International's Cash Flow from Operations compare to MTRX and PHOE?
McDermott International's Cash Flow from Operations of $340 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Construction 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 McDermott International and its competitors. McDermott International's current Cash Flow from Operations is $340 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McDermott International stock overvalued right now?
McDermott International (MCDIF) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of $340 Mil. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $340 Mil. McDermott International's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 1 warning sign 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 McDermott International (MCDIF), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $340 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.
McDermott International Ltd is a fully integrated provider of engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) solutions to the energy industry globally. The company designs and builds infrastructure to transport and process oil and gas, covering offshore, subsea, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and downstream oil and gas projects, including fixed, floating, and subsea production facilities, pipelines, storage systems, and processing plants. It also provides energy transition and sustainable engineering solutions. The company operates through the Low Carbon Solutions, Offshore Middle East, and Subsea and Floating Facilities segments, serving national and other oil and gas companies across energy-producing regions, and generates the majority of its revenue from United States.
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