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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.
National Fuel Gas Co (NYSE:NFG) 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.
National Fuel Gas Co's net income from continuing operations for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $139 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
National Fuel Gas Co's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $121 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.
National Fuel Gas Co's change in working capital for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $88 Mil. It means National Fuel Gas Co's working capital
increased by $88 Mil
from Mar. 2026 to Jun. 2026 .
4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.
National Fuel Gas Co's cash flow from deferred tax for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $21 Mil.
National Fuel Gas Co's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 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.
National Fuel Gas Co's asset impairment charge for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 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.
National Fuel Gas Co's stock based compensation for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $5 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).
National Fuel Gas Co's cash flow from others for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4 Mil.
National Fuel Gas Co Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
National Fuel Gas Co Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Fuel Gas 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.
National Fuel Gas Co Cash Flow from Operations Chart
National Fuel Gas 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.
National Fuel Gas Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,272 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 $1,272 Mil mean?
National Fuel Gas Co (NFG) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $1,272 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for National Fuel Gas Co and its competitors.
Is National Fuel Gas Co's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
National Fuel Gas Co's current Cash Flow from Operations is $1,272 Mil. Overall, National Fuel Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Fuel Gas Co's Cash Flow from Operations compare to DEC and SLNG?
National Fuel Gas Co's Cash Flow from Operations of $1,272 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Oil & Gas 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 National Fuel Gas Co and its competitors. National Fuel Gas Co's current Cash Flow from Operations is $1,272 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Fuel Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fuel Gas Co (NFG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $78.42, compared to a current price of $82.31 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $1,272 Mil. National Fuel Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 National Fuel Gas Co (NFG), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $1,272 Mil as of Jun. 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 National Fuel Gas Co (NFG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fuel Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $82.31 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $78.42.
GuruFocus considers National Fuel Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NFG:
Cash Flow from Operations: $1,272 Mil
GF Value™: $78.42 vs. price of $82.31 (5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NFG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Fuel Gas Co is a diversified energy company involved in natural gas production, gathering, transportation, distribution, and marketing. It operates through three segments: Integrated Upstream and Gathering, Pipeline and Storage, and Utility. The majority of revenue comes from the Integrated Upstream and Gathering segment, which focuses on Seneca's natural gas exploration and development in the Appalachian region and Midstream operations supporting gas processing and gathering. The Pipeline and Storage segment transports and stores natural gas for customers in the northeastern United States and Canada, while the Utility segment supplies natural gas to retail customers in western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania. the company opeartes in United States.
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