Firstrand (NAM:FST) Cash Flow from Operations: R18,700 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


NAM:FST Firstrand Ltd NAM:FST
85 GF Score
Price R94.77
GF Value R84.44
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Firstrand Cash Flow from Operations?

Firstrand NAM:FST -2.56% 85 Cash Flow from Operations is R18,700 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAM:FST with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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, Firstrand's Net Income From Continuing Operations was R24,886 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was R2,593 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was R0 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was R0 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was R0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was R0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was R0 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was R-82 Mil. In all, Firstrand's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R27,397 Mil.


Firstrand  (NAM:FST) 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.

Firstrand's net income from continuing operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R24,886 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

Firstrand's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R2,593 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.

Firstrand's change in working capital for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 Mil. It means Firstrand's working capital {id_Q12} from Jun. 2025 to Dec. 2025 .

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

Firstrand's cash flow from deferred tax for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 Mil.

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

Firstrand's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 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.

Firstrand's asset impairment charge for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 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.

Firstrand's stock based compensation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 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).

Firstrand's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-82 Mil.


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Firstrand Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Firstrand'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.

Firstrand Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Firstrand Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cash Flow from Operations
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Firstrand Semi-Annual Data
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Firstrand 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.

Firstrand's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Firstrand'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 R18,700 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 R18,700 Mil mean?
Firstrand (NAM:FST) has a Cash Flow from Operations of R18,700 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 Firstrand and its competitors.
Is Firstrand's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Firstrand's current Cash Flow from Operations is R18,700 Mil. Overall, Firstrand has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Firstrand's Cash Flow from Operations compare to JPM and BAC?
Firstrand's Cash Flow from Operations of R18,700 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 Firstrand and its competitors. Firstrand's current Cash Flow from Operations is R18,700 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Firstrand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Firstrand (NAM:FST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.44, compared to a current price of R94.77 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is R18,700 Mil. Firstrand's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Firstrand (NAM:FST), the current Cash Flow from Operations is R18,700 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 Firstrand (NAM:FST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Firstrand stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R94.77 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.44. GuruFocus considers Firstrand to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAM:FST:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: R18,700 Mil
  • GF Value™: R84.44 vs. price of R94.77 (12.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Firstrand Business Description

Address Corner Fredman Drive and Rivonia Road, 4 Merchant Place, C Low, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Firstrand Ltd wholly owns FirstRand Bank, a full-service bank providing a comprehensive range of retail, commercial, corporate and investment banking services in South Africa and offers niche products. The bank has three divisions, which are separately branded: First National Bank (FNB), WesBank and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB). The firm's reportable segment includes Retail and commercial segment, Corporate and institutional segment, Centre (including group treasury), Firstrand Bank Normalised, and Normalised adjustments.
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