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.
Presto Automation (OTCPK:PRST) 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.
Presto Automation's net income from continuing operations for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2024 was $-18.10 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
Presto Automation's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2024 was $0.59 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.
Presto Automation's change in working capital for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2024 was $2.20 Mil. It means Presto Automation's working capital
increased by $2.20 Mil
from Dec. 2023 to Mar. 2024 .
4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.
Presto Automation's cash flow from deferred tax for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2024 was $0.00 Mil.
Presto Automation's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2024 was $0.00 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.
Presto Automation's asset impairment charge for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2024 was $0.00 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.
Presto Automation's stock based compensation for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2024 was $2.01 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).
Presto Automation's cash flow from others for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2024 was $3.06 Mil.
Presto Automation Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
Presto Automation Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Presto Automation'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.
Presto Automation 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.
Presto Automation's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2023 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-40.99 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 $-40.99 Mil mean?
Presto Automation (PRST) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $-40.99 Mil as of Mar. 2024. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Presto Automation and its competitors.
Is Presto Automation's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Presto Automation's current Cash Flow from Operations is $-40.99 Mil.
How does Presto Automation's Cash Flow from Operations compare to BOMO and CRM?
Presto Automation's Cash Flow from Operations of $-40.99 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Software 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 Presto Automation and its competitors. Presto Automation's current Cash Flow from Operations is $-40.99 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Presto Automation stock overvalued right now?
Presto Automation (PRST) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of $-40.99 Mil. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $-40.99 Mil. 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 Presto Automation (PRST), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $-40.99 Mil as of Mar. 2024. 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.
Presto Automation Inc overlays next-gen digital solutions onto the physical world. It provides an accurate, next-gen solution that uses artificial intelligence to automate speech recognition for restaurant drive-thru. The Company earns substantially all of its revenue in the United States.
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