SCPS (Scopus BioPharma) Cash Flow from Operations: $-3.04 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2023)

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What is Scopus BioPharma Cash Flow from Operations?

Scopus BioPharma SCPS Cash Flow from Operations is $-3.04 Mil as of Jun. 2023.

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 three months ended in Jun. 2023, Scopus BioPharma's Net Income From Continuing Operations was $-2.93 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was $0.00 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was $1.84 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was $0.00 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was $0.00 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was $0.00 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was $0.08 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was $0.00 Mil. In all, Scopus BioPharma's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2023 was $-1.01 Mil.


Scopus BioPharma  (OTCPK:SCPS) 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.

Scopus BioPharma's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2023 was $-2.93 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

Scopus BioPharma's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Jun. 2023 was $0.00 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.

Scopus BioPharma's change in working capital for the three months ended in Jun. 2023 was $1.84 Mil. It means Scopus BioPharma's working capital increased by $1.84 Mil from Mar. 2023 to Jun. 2023 .

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

Scopus BioPharma's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Jun. 2023 was $0.00 Mil.

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

Scopus BioPharma's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Jun. 2023 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.

Scopus BioPharma's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Jun. 2023 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.

Scopus BioPharma's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Jun. 2023 was $0.08 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).

Scopus BioPharma's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Jun. 2023 was $0.00 Mil.


Scopus BioPharma Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Scopus BioPharma Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scopus BioPharma's Cash Flow from Operations can be seen below:

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* 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.

Scopus BioPharma Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Scopus BioPharma Annual Data
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Cash Flow from Operations
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Scopus BioPharma Quarterly Data
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Scopus BioPharma 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.

Scopus BioPharma's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as:

Scopus BioPharma's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-3.04 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 $-3.04 Mil mean?
Scopus BioPharma (SCPS) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $-3.04 Mil as of Jun. 2023. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Scopus BioPharma and its competitors.
Is Scopus BioPharma's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Scopus BioPharma's current Cash Flow from Operations is $-3.04 Mil.
How does Scopus BioPharma's Cash Flow from Operations compare to AMPE and DRMA?
Scopus BioPharma's Cash Flow from Operations of $-3.04 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Biotechnology 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 Scopus BioPharma and its competitors. Scopus BioPharma's current Cash Flow from Operations is $-3.04 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scopus BioPharma stock overvalued right now?
Scopus BioPharma (SCPS) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of $-3.04 Mil. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $-3.04 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 Scopus BioPharma (SCPS), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $-3.04 Mil as of Jun. 2023. 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.

Scopus BioPharma Business Description

Address 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 300, New York, NY, USA, 10170
Scopus BioPharma Inc a biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics targeting the endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is comprised of chemical compounds, or cannabinoids, that interact with cannabinoid receptors which are located throughout the body. Its product candidate comprises CO-sTiRNA, which is a STAT3 inhibitor gene therapy and MRI-1867.