NBS Bank (MSW:NBS) Cash Flow from Operations: MWK23,287 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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MSW:NBS NBS Bank PLC MSW:NBS
92 GF Score
Price MWK633.97
GF Value MWK680.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is NBS Bank Cash Flow from Operations?

NBS Bank MSW:NBS -0.90% 92 Cash Flow from Operations is MWK23,287 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MSW:NBS with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of MWK680.40 (Fairly Valued). 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 Dec. 2025, NBS Bank's Net Income From Continuing Operations was MWK136,359 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was MWK0 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was MWK-57,352 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was MWK0 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was MWK0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was MWK0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was MWK0 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was MWK-79,075 Mil. In all, NBS Bank's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK-67 Mil.


NBS Bank  (MSW:NBS) 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.

NBS Bank's net income from continuing operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK136,359 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

NBS Bank's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK0 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.

NBS Bank's change in working capital for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK-57,352 Mil. It means NBS Bank's working capital declined by MWK57,352 Mil from Jun. 2025 to Dec. 2025 .

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

NBS Bank's cash flow from deferred tax for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK0 Mil.

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

NBS Bank's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK0 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.

NBS Bank's asset impairment charge for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK0 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.

NBS Bank's stock based compensation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK0 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).

NBS Bank's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK-79,075 Mil.


NBS Bank Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


NBS Bank Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NBS Bank'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.

NBS Bank Cash Flow from Operations Chart

NBS Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow from Operations
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16,821.54 5,757.07 96,819.31 56,338.13 23,286.98

NBS Bank Semi-Annual Data
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Cash Flow from Operations Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 74,387.31 53,394.00 2,944.13 23,354.00 -67.02
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NBS Bank 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.

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

NBS Bank's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MWK23,287 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 MWK23,287 Mil mean?
NBS Bank (MSW:NBS) has a Cash Flow from Operations of MWK23,287 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 NBS Bank and its competitors.
Is NBS Bank's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
NBS Bank's current Cash Flow from Operations is MWK23,287 Mil. Overall, NBS Bank has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NBS Bank's Cash Flow from Operations compare to USB and PNC?
NBS Bank's Cash Flow from Operations of MWK23,287 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Banks 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 NBS Bank and its competitors. NBS Bank's current Cash Flow from Operations is MWK23,287 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NBS Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NBS Bank (MSW:NBS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MWK680.40, compared to a current price of MWK633.97 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is MWK23,287 Mil. NBS Bank's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 NBS Bank (MSW:NBS), the current Cash Flow from Operations is MWK23,287 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.

Is NBS Bank (MSW:NBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NBS Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MWK633.97 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MWK680.40. GuruFocus considers NBS Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MSW:NBS:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: MWK23,287 Mil
  • GF Value™: MWK680.40 vs. price of MWK633.97 (6.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs

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


NBS Bank Business Description

Address Corner Chipembere Highway & Johnstone Roads, NBS House, PO Box 32251, Chichiri, Ginnery Corner, Blantyre 3, Blantyre, MWI
NBS Bank PLC is predominantly involved in commercial banking, covering corporate and retail banking and treasury management. Services offered by the bank include current account, saving account, investment, loans, international trades, and internet banking. The company segments are divided into geographical areas including Northern region, Central region and the Southern region. Its branches are spread across Malawi.
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