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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.
Agilent Technologies (MEX:A) 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.
Agilent Technologies's net income from continuing operations for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN5,938 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
Agilent Technologies's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN1,174 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.
Agilent Technologies's change in working capital for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN-3,696 Mil. It means Agilent Technologies's working capital
declined by MXN3,696 Mil
from Jan. 2026 to Apr. 2026 .
4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.
Agilent Technologies's cash flow from deferred tax for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN561 Mil.
Agilent Technologies's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN0 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.
Agilent Technologies's asset impairment charge for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN0 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.
Agilent Technologies's stock based compensation for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN561 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).
Agilent Technologies's cash flow from others for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN315 Mil.
Agilent Technologies Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
Agilent Technologies Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Agilent Technologies'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.
Agilent Technologies Cash Flow from Operations Chart
Agilent Technologies 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.
Agilent Technologies's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN26,414 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 MXN26,414 Mil mean?
Agilent Technologies (MEX:A) has a Cash Flow from Operations of MXN26,414 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 Agilent Technologies and its competitors.
Is Agilent Technologies' Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Agilent Technologies' current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN26,414 Mil. Overall, Agilent Technologies has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Agilent Technologies' Cash Flow from Operations compare to NTRA and WAT?
Agilent Technologies' Cash Flow from Operations of MXN26,414 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Agilent Technologies and its competitors. Agilent Technologies's current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN26,414 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Agilent Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Agilent Technologies (MEX:A) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of MXN26,414 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,311.43, compared to a current price of MXN2,350.00 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN26,414 Mil. Agilent Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Agilent Technologies (MEX:A), the current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN26,414 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 Agilent Technologies (MEX:A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agilent Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,350.00 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,311.43.
Key valuation signals for MEX:A:
Cash Flow from Operations: MXN26,414 Mil
GF Value™: MXN2,311.43 vs. price of MXN2,350.00 (1.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Originally spun out of Hewlett-Packard in 1999, Agilent has evolved into a leading life science and diagnostic firm. Today, Agilent's measurement technologies serve a broad base of customers with its three operating segments: life science and diagnostics, cross lab operations consisting of consumables and services, and applied end markets. Over half of its sales are generated from the biopharmaceutical, chemical, and advanced materials end markets, which we view as the stickiest end markets, but it also supports clinical lab, environmental, forensics, food, academic, and government-related organizations. The company is geographically diverse, with operations in the US and China representing the largest country concentrations.
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