SMIT (Schmitt Industries) Cash Flow from Operations: $-8.05 Mil (TTM As of May. 2022)

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What is Schmitt Industries Cash Flow from Operations?

Schmitt Industries SMIT 12 Cash Flow from Operations is $-8.05 Mil as of May. 2022. GuruFocus rates SMIT with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

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 May. 2022, Schmitt Industries's Net Income From Continuing Operations was $-3.10 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was $0.04 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was $1.51 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 $0.02 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was $0.32 Mil. In all, Schmitt Industries's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in May. 2022 was $-1.20 Mil.


Schmitt Industries  (OTCPK:SMIT) 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.

Schmitt Industries's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in May. 2022 was $-3.10 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

Schmitt Industries's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in May. 2022 was $0.04 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.

Schmitt Industries's change in working capital for the three months ended in May. 2022 was $1.51 Mil. It means Schmitt Industries's working capital increased by $1.51 Mil from Feb. 2022 to May. 2022 .

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

Schmitt Industries's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in May. 2022 was $0.00 Mil.

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

Schmitt Industries's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in May. 2022 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.

Schmitt Industries's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in May. 2022 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.

Schmitt Industries's stock based compensation for the three months ended in May. 2022 was $0.02 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).

Schmitt Industries's cash flow from others for the three months ended in May. 2022 was $0.32 Mil.


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Schmitt Industries Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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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.

Schmitt Industries Cash Flow from Operations Chart

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Schmitt Industries 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.

Schmitt Industries's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2022 is calculated as:

Schmitt Industries's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in May. 2022 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2022 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-8.05 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 $-8.05 Mil mean?
Schmitt Industries (SMIT) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $-8.05 Mil as of May. 2022. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Schmitt Industries and its competitors.
Is Schmitt Industries' Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Schmitt Industries' current Cash Flow from Operations is $-8.05 Mil. Overall, Schmitt Industries has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schmitt Industries' Cash Flow from Operations compare to WHD and VAL?
Schmitt Industries' Cash Flow from Operations of $-8.05 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Hardware 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 Schmitt Industries and its competitors. Schmitt Industries's current Cash Flow from Operations is $-8.05 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schmitt Industries stock overvalued right now?
Schmitt Industries (SMIT) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of $-8.05 Mil. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $-8.05 Mil. Schmitt Industries' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Schmitt Industries (SMIT), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $-8.05 Mil as of May. 2022. 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.

Schmitt Industries Business Description

Address 2765 North West Nicolai Street, Portland, OR, USA, 97210
Schmitt Industries Inc is engaged in propane tank monitoring solutions, precision measurement solutions, and ice cream production and distribution. The Company operates as two reportable segments: the Measurement Segment and the Ice Cream Segment. The company manufactures and sells products in two core product lines, Acuity Lasers and Xact Tank Monitoring.
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