Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) Cash Flow from Operations: CHF37,715 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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XSWX:DTE Deutsche Telekom AG XSWX:DTE
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What is Deutsche Telekom AG Cash Flow from Operations?

Deutsche Telekom AG XSWX:DTE +6.52% 74 Cash Flow from Operations is CHF37,715 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DTE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF26.08. The stock has 2 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, Deutsche Telekom AG's Net Income From Continuing Operations was CHF4,823 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was CHF5,484 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was CHF-251 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was CHF0 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 CHF-624 Mil. In all, Deutsche Telekom AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF9,431 Mil.


Deutsche Telekom AG  (XSWX:DTE) 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.

Deutsche Telekom AG's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF4,823 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

Deutsche Telekom AG's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF5,484 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.

Deutsche Telekom AG's change in working capital for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-251 Mil. It means Deutsche Telekom AG's working capital declined by CHF251 Mil from Mar. 2026 to Jun. 2026 .

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

Deutsche Telekom AG's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.

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

Deutsche Telekom AG's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 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.

Deutsche Telekom AG's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 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.

Deutsche Telekom AG's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 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).

Deutsche Telekom AG's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-624 Mil.


Deutsche Telekom AG Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Deutsche Telekom AG Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deutsche Telekom 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.

Deutsche Telekom AG Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Deutsche Telekom AG Annual Data
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Cash Flow from Operations
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Deutsche Telekom 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.

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

Deutsche Telekom AG'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 CHF37,715 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 CHF37,715 Mil mean?
Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) has a Cash Flow from Operations of CHF37,715 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 Deutsche Telekom AG and its competitors.
Is Deutsche Telekom AG's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Deutsche Telekom AG's current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF37,715 Mil. Overall, Deutsche Telekom AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Telekom AG's Cash Flow from Operations compare to VZ and TMUS?
Deutsche Telekom AG's Cash Flow from Operations of CHF37,715 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Deutsche Telekom AG and its competitors. Deutsche Telekom AG's current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF37,715 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Telekom AG stock overvalued right now?
Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of CHF37,715 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF26.08, compared to a current price of CHF26.48 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF37,715 Mil. Deutsche Telekom AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE), the current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF37,715 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 Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Telekom AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF26.48 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF26.08.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:DTE:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: CHF37,715 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF26.08 vs. price of CHF26.48 (1.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Deutsche Telekom AG Business Description

Address Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 140, Bonn, DEU, 53113
Deutsche Telekom is Germany's incumbent telecom operator and remains the dominant player in mobile and fixed markets. It also owns a controlling stake in T-Mobile US—one of three primary wireless carriers in the United States—which merged with Sprint in 2020, consolidating the market from four to three operators. Aside from its two core markets, Deutsche Telekom operates in several Central European countries and holds an IT arm (Systems Solutions).
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