Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) Cash Flow from Operations: CHF419 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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XSWX:CLN Clariant AG XSWX:CLN
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What is Clariant AG Cash Flow from Operations?

Clariant AG XSWX:CLN 60 Cash Flow from Operations is CHF419 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CLN with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF9.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 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 Dec. 2025, Clariant AG's Net Income From Continuing Operations was CHF-85 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was CHF129 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was CHF32 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was CHF41 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was CHF0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was CHF0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was CHF0 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was CHF186 Mil. In all, Clariant AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF303 Mil.


Clariant AG  (XSWX:CLN) 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.

Clariant AG's net income from continuing operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-85 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

Clariant AG's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF129 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.

Clariant AG's change in working capital for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF32 Mil. It means Clariant AG's working capital increased by CHF32 Mil from Jun. 2025 to Dec. 2025 .

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

Clariant AG's cash flow from deferred tax for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF41 Mil.

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

Clariant AG's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF0 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.

Clariant AG's asset impairment charge for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF0 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.

Clariant AG's stock based compensation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF0 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).

Clariant AG's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF186 Mil.


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Clariant AG Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clariant AG'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.

Clariant AG Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Clariant AG Annual Data
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Clariant AG Semi-Annual Data
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Clariant AG 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.

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

Clariant AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF419 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 CHF419 Mil mean?
Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) has a Cash Flow from Operations of CHF419 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Clariant AG and its competitors.
Is Clariant AG's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Clariant AG's current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF419 Mil. Overall, Clariant AG has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clariant AG's Cash Flow from Operations compare to LIN and SHW?
Clariant AG's Cash Flow from Operations of CHF419 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Chemicals 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 Clariant AG and its competitors. Clariant AG's current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF419 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clariant AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF9.89, compared to a current price of CHF7.28 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF419 Mil. Clariant AG's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN), the current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF419 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF7.28 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF9.89. GuruFocus considers Clariant AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CLN:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: CHF419 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF9.89 vs. price of CHF7.28 (26.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Clariant AG Business Description

Address Rothausstrasse 61, Muttenz, CHE, 4132
Clariant AG is a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company with world-wide operations. It develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells a broad range of specialty chemicals, which play a key role in its customers' manufacturing and treatment processes or add value to their end products. The company reports in three business areas: care chemicals, absorbents and additives and catalysts. Care chemicals mainly targets consumer end markets such as personal care and homecare, but it also has an industrial component. Absorbents and additives encompass Clariant's coatings and adhesives, absorbents, and plastics segments. Catalysts manufacturers process catalysts, mainly for petrochemical and syngas plants.
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