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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.
Meyer Burger Technology AG (XSWX:MBTN) 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.
Meyer Burger Technology AG's net income from continuing operations for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2024 was CHF-317.30 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
Meyer Burger Technology AG's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2024 was CHF198.17 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.
Meyer Burger Technology AG's change in working capital for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2024 was CHF76.17 Mil. It means Meyer Burger Technology AG's working capital
increased by CHF76.17 Mil
from Dec. 2023 to Jun. 2024 .
4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.
Meyer Burger Technology AG's cash flow from deferred tax for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2024 was CHF0.00 Mil.
Meyer Burger Technology AG's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2024 was CHF0.00 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.
Meyer Burger Technology AG's asset impairment charge for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2024 was CHF0.00 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.
Meyer Burger Technology AG's stock based compensation for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2024 was CHF0.00 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).
Meyer Burger Technology AG's cash flow from others for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2024 was CHF-9.43 Mil.
Meyer Burger Technology AG Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
Meyer Burger Technology AG 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.
Meyer Burger Technology AG Cash Flow from Operations Chart
Meyer Burger Technology 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.
Meyer Burger Technology AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-169.80 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 CHF-169.80 Mil mean?
Meyer Burger Technology AG (XSWX:MBTN) has a Cash Flow from Operations of CHF-169.80 Mil as of Jun. 2024. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Meyer Burger Technology AG and its competitors.
Is Meyer Burger Technology AG's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Meyer Burger Technology AG's current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF-169.80 Mil. Overall, Meyer Burger Technology AG has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meyer Burger Technology AG's Cash Flow from Operations compare to FSLR and NXT?
Meyer Burger Technology AG's Cash Flow from Operations of CHF-169.80 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Semiconductors 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 Meyer Burger Technology AG and its competitors. Meyer Burger Technology AG's current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF-169.80 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meyer Burger Technology AG stock overvalued right now?
Meyer Burger Technology AG (XSWX:MBTN) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of CHF-169.80 Mil. The current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF-169.80 Mil. Meyer Burger Technology AG's overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 Meyer Burger Technology AG (XSWX:MBTN), the current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF-169.80 Mil as of Jun. 2024. 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.
Meyer Burger Technology AG operates in the technology sector of Switzerland. Its business involves building equipment to produce solar cells, modules, and systems. Meyer's activities are divided into reportable segments, Photovoltaics, and Modules. The company generates maximum revenue from Modules Segment whose product range includes efficient solar modules for roof systems in the private and commercial sector as well as solutions for the solar power plant segment. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Germany.
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