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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.
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) 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.
The Standard Group's net income from continuing operations for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES-133 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
The Standard Group's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES 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.
The Standard Group's change in working capital for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES Mil. It means The Standard Group's working capital
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from Dec. 2024 to Jun. 2025 .
4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.
The Standard Group's cash flow from deferred tax for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES Mil.
The Standard Group's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES 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.
The Standard Group's asset impairment charge for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES 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.
The Standard Group's stock based compensation for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES 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).
The Standard Group's cash flow from others for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES322 Mil.
The Standard Group Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
The Standard Group Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Standard Group'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.
The Standard Group Cash Flow from Operations Chart
The Standard Group 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.
The Standard Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KES273 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 KES273 Mil mean?
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) has a Cash Flow from Operations of KES273 Mil as of Jun. 2025. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for The Standard Group and its competitors.
Is The Standard Group's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
The Standard Group's current Cash Flow from Operations is KES273 Mil. Overall, The Standard Group has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Standard Group's Cash Flow from Operations compare to NYT and WLY?
The Standard Group's Cash Flow from Operations of KES273 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Media - Diversified 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 The Standard Group and its competitors. The Standard Group's current Cash Flow from Operations is KES273 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Standard Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.20, compared to a current price of KES5.88 — trading 83.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is KES273 Mil. The Standard Group's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL), the current Cash Flow from Operations is KES273 Mil as of Jun. 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES5.88 is trading 83.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.20.
GuruFocus considers The Standard Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:SGL:
Cash Flow from Operations: KES273 Mil
GF Value™: KES3.20 vs. price of KES5.88 (83.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:SGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Standard Group PLC is a multimedia media company in Kenya. The company gathers and shares information through print, Television, Radio, and Digital Media. The company provides a wide range of media products: print titles like The Standard, The Nairobian, and The Standard Courier; radio stations including Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio, and Berur FM; TV channels such as KTN Home, KTN News, BTV, and KTN Farmers TV; and digital services like the E-paper, Reader Revenue, Standardmedia. co.ke, Digger Classifieds, and Value Added Services. The segments of the company are Print and Broadcast.
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