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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.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) 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.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions's net income from continuing operations for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN709 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
Bright Horizons Family Solutions's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN429 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.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions's change in working capital for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN0 Mil. It means Bright Horizons Family Solutions's working capital
increased by MXN0 Mil
from Mar. 2026 to Jun. 2026 .
4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions's cash flow from deferred tax for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN39 Mil.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions's asset impairment charge for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions's stock based compensation for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN123 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).
Bright Horizons Family Solutions's cash flow from others for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN359 Mil.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data
* 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.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Cash Flow from Operations Chart
Bright Horizons Family Solutions 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.
Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN5,943 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 MXN5,943 Mil mean?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) has a Cash Flow from Operations of MXN5,943 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions and its competitors.
Is Bright Horizons Family Solutions' Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions' current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN5,943 Mil. Overall, Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bright Horizons Family Solutions' Cash Flow from Operations compare to ANDG and FTDR?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions' Cash Flow from Operations of MXN5,943 Mil can be compared against companies in the Personal Services 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 Personal Services company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Personal Services 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions and its competitors. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN5,943 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bright Horizons Family Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of MXN5,943 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,529.47, compared to a current price of MXN1,370.45 — trading 45.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN5,943 Mil. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM), the current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN5,943 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bright Horizons Family Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,370.45 is trading 45.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,529.47.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BFAM:
Cash Flow from Operations: MXN5,943 Mil
GF Value™: MXN2,529.47 vs. price of MXN1,370.45 (45.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BFAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc provider of early education and child care, family care solutions, and workforce education services that help working families and client employees personally and professionally. It provides services under multi-year contracts with employers that offer early education and child care, back-up care, and educational advisory services as part of their employee benefits package. The company has three business segments; Full-service center-based child care, Backup care, and Educational advisory services. The majority of the revenue is generated by full-service center-based child care, which includes traditional center-based child care and early education services. Other services provided by the company include in-home child and elder care, and Others.
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