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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.
TAAT Global Alternatives (OTCPK:TOBAF) 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.
TAAT Global Alternatives's net income from continuing operations for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2024 was $-0.02 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
TAAT Global Alternatives's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2024 was $0.05 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.
TAAT Global Alternatives's change in working capital for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2024 was $0.16 Mil. It means TAAT Global Alternatives's working capital
increased by $0.16 Mil
from Apr. 2024 to Jul. 2024 .
4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.
TAAT Global Alternatives's cash flow from deferred tax for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2024 was $0.00 Mil.
TAAT Global Alternatives's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the
three
months ended in Jul. 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.
TAAT Global Alternatives's asset impairment charge for the
three
months ended in Jul. 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.
TAAT Global Alternatives's stock based compensation for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2024 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).
TAAT Global Alternatives's cash flow from others for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2024 was $0.19 Mil.
TAAT Global Alternatives Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
TAAT Global Alternatives Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TAAT Global Alternatives'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.
TAAT Global Alternatives Cash Flow from Operations Chart
TAAT Global Alternatives 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.
TAAT Global Alternatives's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2023 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.32 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 $-0.32 Mil mean?
TAAT Global Alternatives (TOBAF) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $-0.32 Mil as of Jul. 2024. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for TAAT Global Alternatives and its competitors.
Is TAAT Global Alternatives' Cash Flow from Operations too high?
TAAT Global Alternatives' current Cash Flow from Operations is $-0.32 Mil. Overall, TAAT Global Alternatives has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TAAT Global Alternatives' Cash Flow from Operations compare to VPRB and XXII?
TAAT Global Alternatives' Cash Flow from Operations of $-0.32 Mil can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products 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 Tobacco Products company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Tobacco Products 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 TAAT Global Alternatives and its competitors. TAAT Global Alternatives's current Cash Flow from Operations is $-0.32 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TAAT Global Alternatives stock overvalued right now?
TAAT Global Alternatives (TOBAF) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of $-0.32 Mil. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $-0.32 Mil. TAAT Global Alternatives' overall GF Score™ is 10/100. 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 TAAT Global Alternatives (TOBAF), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $-0.32 Mil as of Jul. 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.
TAAT Global Alternatives Inc is a Canada-based company, which develops, manufactures, and distributes alternative product categories such as tobacco, hemp, and other emerging CPG segments. The company has two reportable segments, the sale of non-tobacco and tobacco products. It generates the majority of its revenue from the tobacco products segment.
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