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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.
Rave Restaurant Group (NAS:RAVE) 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.
Rave Restaurant Group's net income from continuing operations for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.80 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
Rave Restaurant Group's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.12 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.
Rave Restaurant Group's change in working capital for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.13 Mil. It means Rave Restaurant Group's working capital
declined by $0.13 Mil
from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.
Rave Restaurant Group's cash flow from deferred tax for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.22 Mil.
Rave Restaurant Group's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Rave Restaurant Group's asset impairment charge for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Rave Restaurant Group's stock based compensation for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.11 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).
Rave Restaurant Group's cash flow from others for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.02 Mil.
Rave Restaurant Group Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
Rave Restaurant Group Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rave Restaurant 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.
Rave Restaurant Group Cash Flow from Operations Chart
Rave Restaurant 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.
Rave Restaurant Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.24 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 $3.24 Mil mean?
Rave Restaurant Group (RAVE) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $3.24 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Rave Restaurant Group and its competitors.
Is Rave Restaurant Group's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Rave Restaurant Group's current Cash Flow from Operations is $3.24 Mil. Overall, Rave Restaurant Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rave Restaurant Group's Cash Flow from Operations compare to THCH and STKS?
Rave Restaurant Group's Cash Flow from Operations of $3.24 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Restaurants 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 Rave Restaurant Group and its competitors. Rave Restaurant Group's current Cash Flow from Operations is $3.24 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rave Restaurant Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rave Restaurant Group (RAVE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.79, compared to a current price of $2.90 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $3.24 Mil. Rave Restaurant Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100. 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 Rave Restaurant Group (RAVE), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $3.24 Mil as of Mar. 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 Rave Restaurant Group (RAVE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rave Restaurant Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.90 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.79.
GuruFocus considers Rave Restaurant Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RAVE:
Cash Flow from Operations: $3.24 Mil
GF Value™: $2.79 vs. price of $2.90 (3.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RAVE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rave Restaurant Group Inc operates and franchises pizza buffet, delivery/carry-out, express restaurants, and ghost kitchens. It operates restaurants under the brand name, Pizza Inn, and Pie Five Pizza Company. It has three operating segments. The Pizza Inn Franchising and Pie Five Franchising segments establish franchisees, licensees, and territorial rights. The corporate administration and other segments. The Pizza Inn Franchising segment accounts for the majority of the company's revenue. Geographically, it generates the majority of the revenue from the United States.
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