Tree Island Steel (TSX:TSL) Cash Flow from Operations: C$-1.7 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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TSX:TSL Tree Island Steel Ltd TSX:TSL
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What is Tree Island Steel Cash Flow from Operations?

Tree Island Steel TSX:TSL -2.19% 55 Cash Flow from Operations is C$-1.7 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:TSL with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of C$2.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 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 three months ended in Jun. 2026, Tree Island Steel's Net Income From Continuing Operations was C$-0.2 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was C$1.4 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was C$-3.8 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was C$0.0 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was C$0.0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was C$0.0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was C$0.0 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was C$0.4 Mil. In all, Tree Island Steel's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$-2.2 Mil.


Tree Island Steel  (TSX:TSL) 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.

Tree Island Steel's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$-0.2 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

Tree Island Steel's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$1.4 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.

Tree Island Steel's change in working capital for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$-3.8 Mil. It means Tree Island Steel's working capital declined by C$3.8 Mil from Mar. 2026 to Jun. 2026 .

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

Tree Island Steel's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$0.0 Mil.

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

Tree Island Steel's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$0.0 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.

Tree Island Steel's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$0.0 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.

Tree Island Steel's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$0.0 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).

Tree Island Steel's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$0.4 Mil.


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Tree Island Steel Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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* 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.

Tree Island Steel Cash Flow from Operations Chart

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Tree Island Steel 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.

Tree Island Steel's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Tree Island Steel's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-1.7 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 C$-1.7 Mil mean?
Tree Island Steel (TSX:TSL) has a Cash Flow from Operations of C$-1.7 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Tree Island Steel and its competitors.
Is Tree Island Steel's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Tree Island Steel's current Cash Flow from Operations is C$-1.7 Mil. Overall, Tree Island Steel has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tree Island Steel's Cash Flow from Operations compare to NUE and STLD?
Tree Island Steel's Cash Flow from Operations of C$-1.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Steel 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 Tree Island Steel and its competitors. Tree Island Steel's current Cash Flow from Operations is C$-1.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tree Island Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tree Island Steel (TSX:TSL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$2.13, compared to a current price of C$2.23 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is C$-1.7 Mil. Tree Island Steel's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Tree Island Steel (TSX:TSL), the current Cash Flow from Operations is C$-1.7 Mil as of Jun. 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 Tree Island Steel (TSX:TSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tree Island Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$2.23 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$2.13. GuruFocus considers Tree Island Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:TSL:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: C$-1.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$2.13 vs. price of C$2.23 (4.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

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Tree Island Steel Business Description

Other Exchanges TWIRF:USA
Address 3933 Boundary Road, Richmond, BC, CAN, V6V 1T8
Tree Island Steel Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of steel wire and fabricated steel wire products for a range of applications. It offers products such as bulk nails, stucco reinforcing products, concrete reinforcing mesh, fencing, and other fabricated steel products. These products are offered under Tree Island, TI Wire, ToughStrand, ToughPanel, Halsteel, TrueSpec, and K-Lath brands. Tree Island groups its products into the following: Industrial, Commercial Construction, Agricultural, and Residential Construction, of which maximum revenue is generated from the Industrial category. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Canada, and the rest from the United States, and other International markets.
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