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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.
Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) 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.
Meridian AD's net income from continuing operations for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2014 was BAM0.00 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
Meridian AD's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2014 was BAM0.00 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.
Meridian AD's change in working capital for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2014 was BAM0.00 Mil. It means Meridian AD's working capital
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from Dec. 2013 to Dec. 2014 .
4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.
Meridian AD's cash flow from deferred tax for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2014 was BAM0.00 Mil.
Meridian AD's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2014 was BAM0.00 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.
Meridian AD's asset impairment charge for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2014 was BAM0.00 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.
Meridian AD's stock based compensation for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2014 was BAM0.00 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).
Meridian AD's cash flow from others for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2014 was BAM0.00 Mil.
Meridian AD Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
Meridian AD Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meridian AD'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.
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.
Meridian AD's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2014 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was BAM-0.27 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 BAM-0.27 Mil mean?
Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) has a Cash Flow from Operations of BAM-0.27 Mil as of Dec. 2014. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Meridian AD and its competitors.
Is Meridian AD's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Meridian AD's current Cash Flow from Operations is BAM-0.27 Mil.
How does Meridian AD's Cash Flow from Operations compare to JANL?
Meridian AD's Cash Flow from Operations of BAM-0.27 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Transportation 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 Meridian AD and its competitors. Meridian AD's current Cash Flow from Operations is BAM-0.27 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meridian AD stock overvalued right now?
Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of BAM-0.27 Mil. The current Cash Flow from Operations is BAM-0.27 Mil. 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 Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A), the current Cash Flow from Operations is BAM-0.27 Mil as of Dec. 2014. 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.
Meridian AD operates in the integrated shipping and logistics industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The services offered by the company include organization of transport, collective transport, customs brokerage, storage of goods, and consulting.
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