SMLKF (Synlait Milk) Cash Flow from Operations: $-1 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)

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SMLKF Synlait Milk Ltd SMLKF
41 GF Score
Price $0.24
GF Value $0.49
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Synlait Milk Cash Flow from Operations?

Synlait Milk SMLKF 41 Cash Flow from Operations is $-1 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates SMLKF with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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 six months ended in Jan. 2026, Synlait Milk's Cash Receipts from Operating Activities was $503 Mil. Its Cash Payments was $-611 Mil. Its Dividends Paid was $0 Mil. Its Dividends Received was $0 Mil. Its Interest Paid was $0 Mil. Its Interest Received was $0 Mil. Its Taxes Refund Paid was $1 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was $0 Mil. In all, Synlait Milk's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $-107 Mil.


Synlait Milk  (OTCPK:SMLKF) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For non-financial companies reported in direct method, cash flow from operations contains eight items:

1. Cash Receipts from Operating Activities:
Cash Receipts from Operating Activities represents cash received from operating activitiies in direct method.

Synlait Milk's cash receipts from operating activities for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $503 Mil.

2. Cash Payments:
It represents cash flow paid from operating activities in the direct cash flow method.

Synlait Milk's cash payments for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $-611 Mil.

3. Dividends Paid:
It represents dividend paid to the investors in the direct cash flow method.

Synlait Milk's cash payments for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $0 Mil.

4. Dividends Received:
It represents dividend received on the investment in the direct cash flow method.

Synlait Milk's cash payments for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $0 Mil.

5. Interest Paid:
It represents interest paid on loans, debt or borrowings, in the direct cash flow method.

Synlait Milk's cash payments for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $0 Mil.

6. Interest Received:
It represents interest received by the company in the direct cash flow method.

Synlait Milk's cash payments for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $0 Mil.

7. Taxes Refund Paid:
It represents tax paid or refund related to operating activities in the direct cash flow method.

Synlait Milk's cash payments for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $1 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of cash receipts and cash payments. 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 cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

Synlait Milk's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $0 Mil.


Synlait Milk Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Synlait Milk Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Synlait Milk'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.

Synlait Milk Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Synlait Milk Annual Data
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Cash Flow from Operations
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Synlait Milk Semi-Annual Data
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Synlait Milk 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.

Synlait Milk's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

Synlait Milk's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1 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 Mil mean?
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $-1 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Synlait Milk and its competitors.
Is Synlait Milk's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Synlait Milk's current Cash Flow from Operations is $-1 Mil. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's Cash Flow from Operations compare to KHC and GIS?
Synlait Milk's Cash Flow from Operations of $-1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Synlait Milk and its competitors. Synlait Milk's current Cash Flow from Operations is $-1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk (SMLKF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.49, compared to a current price of $0.24 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $-1 Mil. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 4 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $-1 Mil as of Jan. 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.24 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.49. GuruFocus considers Synlait Milk to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SMLKF:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: $-1 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.49 vs. price of $0.24 (51% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SMLKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Synlait Milk Business Description

Address 1028 Heslerton Road, RD13, Rakaia, STL, NZL, 7783
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
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