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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.
Petco Health and Wellness Co (NAS:WOOF) 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.
Petco Health and Wellness Co's net income from continuing operations for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-15 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
Petco Health and Wellness Co's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $49 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.
Petco Health and Wellness Co's change in working capital for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-185 Mil. It means Petco Health and Wellness Co's working capital
declined by $185 Mil
from Jan. 2026 to Apr. 2026 .
4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.
Petco Health and Wellness Co's cash flow from deferred tax for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0 Mil.
Petco Health and Wellness Co's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $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.
Petco Health and Wellness Co's asset impairment charge for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $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.
Petco Health and Wellness Co's stock based compensation for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $9 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).
Petco Health and Wellness Co's cash flow from others for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $111 Mil.
Petco Health and Wellness Co Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
Petco Health and Wellness Co Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data
* 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.
Petco Health and Wellness Co Cash Flow from Operations Chart
Petco Health and Wellness Co 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.
Petco Health and Wellness Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $299 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 $299 Mil mean?
Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $299 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Petco Health and Wellness Co and its competitors.
Is Petco Health and Wellness Co's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Petco Health and Wellness Co's current Cash Flow from Operations is $299 Mil. Overall, Petco Health and Wellness Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petco Health and Wellness Co's Cash Flow from Operations compare to HZO and BWMX?
Petco Health and Wellness Co's Cash Flow from Operations of $299 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Petco Health and Wellness Co and its competitors. Petco Health and Wellness Co's current Cash Flow from Operations is $299 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petco Health and Wellness Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.02, compared to a current price of $2.73 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $299 Mil. Petco Health and Wellness Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $299 Mil as of Apr. 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 Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petco Health and Wellness Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.73 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.02.
GuruFocus considers Petco Health and Wellness Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WOOF:
Cash Flow from Operations: $299 Mil
GF Value™: $3.02 vs. price of $2.73 (9.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WOOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petco Health and Wellness Co Inc is a pet specialty retailer focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and its own partners with pet care centers in approximately 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The Company also offers an expanded range of consumables, supplies, and services through its website and mobile app.
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