MCSHF (Metcash) Cash Flow from Operations: $381 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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MCSHF Metcash Ltd MCSHF
59 GF Score
Price $1.79
GF Value $3.03
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Metcash Cash Flow from Operations?

Metcash MCSHF 59 Cash Flow from Operations is $381 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MCSHF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.03 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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 Apr. 2026, Metcash's Cash Receipts from Operating Activities was $7,698 Mil. Its Cash Payments was $-7,440 Mil. Its Dividends Paid was $0 Mil. Its Dividends Received was $3 Mil. Its Interest Paid was $-23 Mil. Its Interest Received was $0 Mil. Its Taxes Refund Paid was $-27 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was $-0 Mil. In all, Metcash's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $210 Mil.


Metcash  (OTCPK:MCSHF) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For non-financial companies reported in direct method, cash flow from operations contains eight items:

1. Cash Receipts from Operating Activities:
Cash Receipts from Operating Activities represents cash received from operating activitiies in direct method.

Metcash's cash receipts from operating activities for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $7,698 Mil.

2. Cash Payments:
It represents cash flow paid from operating activities in the direct cash flow method.

Metcash's cash payments for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-7,440 Mil.

3. Dividends Paid:
It represents dividend paid to the investors in the direct cash flow method.

Metcash's cash payments for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0 Mil.

4. Dividends Received:
It represents dividend received on the investment in the direct cash flow method.

Metcash's cash payments for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $3 Mil.

5. Interest Paid:
It represents interest paid on loans, debt or borrowings, in the direct cash flow method.

Metcash's cash payments for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-23 Mil.

6. Interest Received:
It represents interest received by the company in the direct cash flow method.

Metcash's cash payments for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0 Mil.

7. Taxes Refund Paid:
It represents tax paid or refund related to operating activities in the direct cash flow method.

Metcash's cash payments for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-27 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of cash receipts and cash payments. 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 cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

Metcash's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0 Mil.


Metcash Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Metcash Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metcash'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.

Metcash Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Metcash Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Cash Flow from Operations
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Metcash Semi-Annual Data
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Metcash 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.

Metcash's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Metcash's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $381 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 $381 Mil mean?
Metcash (MCSHF) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $381 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Metcash and its competitors.
Is Metcash's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Metcash's current Cash Flow from Operations is $381 Mil. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's Cash Flow from Operations compare to SYY and USFD?
Metcash's Cash Flow from Operations of $381 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Metcash and its competitors. Metcash's current Cash Flow from Operations is $381 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (MCSHF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.03, compared to a current price of $1.79 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $381 Mil. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 Metcash (MCSHF), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $381 Mil as of Apr. 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 Metcash (MCSHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.79 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.03. GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MCSHF:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: $381 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3.03 vs. price of $1.79 (40.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Metcash Business Description

Other Exchanges MG9:GermanyMTS:Australia
Address 1 Thomas Holt Drive, Macquarie Park, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2113
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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