Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX) Cash Flow from Operations: MXN77,697 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:VRTX Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc MEX:VRTX
93 GF Score
Price MXN8,262.00
GF Value MXN8,698.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Cash Flow from Operations?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals MEX:VRTX +0.85% 93 Cash Flow from Operations is MXN77,697 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:VRTX with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN8,698.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 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 Mar. 2026, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Net Income From Continuing Operations was MXN18,599 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was MXN1,008 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was MXN4,413 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was MXN-1,178 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was MXN0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was MXN0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was MXN3,001 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was MXN-90 Mil. In all, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN25,752 Mil.


Vertex Pharmaceuticals  (MEX:VRTX) 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.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN18,599 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

Vertex Pharmaceuticals's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,008 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.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals's change in working capital for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN4,413 Mil. It means Vertex Pharmaceuticals's working capital increased by MXN4,413 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

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

Vertex Pharmaceuticals's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-1,178 Mil.

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

Vertex Pharmaceuticals's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Mar. 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.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Mar. 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.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,001 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).

Vertex Pharmaceuticals's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-90 Mil.


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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vertex Pharmaceuticals'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.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals 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.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN77,697 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 MXN77,697 Mil mean?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX) has a Cash Flow from Operations of MXN77,697 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals' current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN77,697 Mil. Overall, Vertex Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Cash Flow from Operations compare to REGN and RVMD?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Cash Flow from Operations of MXN77,697 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Biotechnology 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN77,697 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN8,698.34, compared to a current price of MXN8,262.00 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN77,697 Mil. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX), the current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN77,697 Mil as of Mar. 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN8,262.00 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN8,698.34. GuruFocus considers Vertex Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VRTX:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: MXN77,697 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN8,698.34 vs. price of MXN8,262.00 (5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Vertex Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 50 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, USA, 02210
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that discovers and develops small-molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. Its key drugs are Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, and Trikafta/Kaftrio, and Alyftrek for cystic fibrosis, where Vertex therapies remain the standard of care globally. Vertex has diversified its portfolio through Casgevy, a gene-editing therapy for beta thalassemia and sickle-cell disease, and Journavx, a non-opioid pain medication approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults. Additionally, Vertex is evaluating small-molecule inhibitors of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases. Vertex is also investigating cell therapies to deliver a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.
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