Mumias Sugar Co (NAI:MSC) Cash Flow from Operations: KES-526 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2018)

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NAI:MSC Mumias Sugar Co Ltd NAI:MSC
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What is Mumias Sugar Co Cash Flow from Operations?

Mumias Sugar Co NAI:MSC 6 Cash Flow from Operations is KES-526 Mil as of Jun. 2018. GuruFocus rates NAI:MSC with a GF Score™ of 6/100.

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 Jun. 2018, Mumias Sugar Co's Net Income From Continuing Operations was KES-15,141 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was KES1,638 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was KES3,276 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was KES5,029 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was KES0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was KES0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was KES0 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was KES4,671 Mil. In all, Mumias Sugar Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Jun. 2018 was KES-526 Mil.


Mumias Sugar Co  (NAI:MSC) 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.

Mumias Sugar Co's net income from continuing operations for the six months ended in Jun. 2018 was KES-15,141 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

Mumias Sugar Co's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the six months ended in Jun. 2018 was KES1,638 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.

Mumias Sugar Co's change in working capital for the six months ended in Jun. 2018 was KES3,276 Mil. It means Mumias Sugar Co's working capital increased by KES3,276 Mil from Jun. 2017 to Jun. 2018 .

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

Mumias Sugar Co's cash flow from deferred tax for the six months ended in Jun. 2018 was KES5,029 Mil.

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

Mumias Sugar Co's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the six months ended in Jun. 2018 was KES0 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.

Mumias Sugar Co's asset impairment charge for the six months ended in Jun. 2018 was KES0 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.

Mumias Sugar Co's stock based compensation for the six months ended in Jun. 2018 was KES0 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).

Mumias Sugar Co's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Jun. 2018 was KES4,671 Mil.


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Mumias Sugar Co Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mumias Sugar Co'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.

Mumias Sugar Co Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Mumias Sugar Co Annual Data
Trend Jun09 Jun10 Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18
Cash Flow from Operations
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 694.97 -537.88 -2,675.08 -1,317.20 -526.37

Mumias Sugar Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun09 Jun10 Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18
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Mumias Sugar Co 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.

Mumias Sugar Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2018 is calculated as:

Mumias Sugar Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2018 is:


For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2018 was KES-526 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 KES-526 Mil mean?
Mumias Sugar Co (NAI:MSC) has a Cash Flow from Operations of KES-526 Mil as of Jun. 2018. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Mumias Sugar Co and its competitors.
Is Mumias Sugar Co's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Mumias Sugar Co's current Cash Flow from Operations is KES-526 Mil. Overall, Mumias Sugar Co has a GF Score™ of 6/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mumias Sugar Co's Cash Flow from Operations compare to competitors?
Mumias Sugar Co's Cash Flow from Operations of KES-526 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Mumias Sugar Co and its competitors. Mumias Sugar Co's current Cash Flow from Operations is KES-526 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mumias Sugar Co stock overvalued right now?
Mumias Sugar Co (NAI:MSC) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of KES-526 Mil. The current Cash Flow from Operations is KES-526 Mil. Mumias Sugar Co's overall GF Score™ is 6/100. 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 Mumias Sugar Co (NAI:MSC), the current Cash Flow from Operations is KES-526 Mil as of Jun. 2018. 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.

Mumias Sugar Co Business Description

Address Kakamega-Bungoma Road, P. O Box Private Bag, Kakamega County, Mumias, KEN
Mumias Sugar Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of sugar, ethanol, water. The company is also engaged in the generation and sale of electricity, and also sells bottled drinking water. Its segments include Sugar; Energy; Ethanol and Water in which Sugar segment generates most of the revenue.
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