Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) Cash Flow from Operations: CHF735 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:SOON Sonova Holding AG XSWX:SOON
84 GF Score
Price CHF218.00
GF Value CHF251.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sonova Holding AG Cash Flow from Operations?

Sonova Holding AG XSWX:SOON +3.12% 84 Cash Flow from Operations is CHF735 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SOON with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF251.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 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 Mar. 2026, Sonova Holding AG's Net Income From Continuing Operations was CHF407 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was CHF144 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was CHF-7 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 CHF7 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was CHF-58 Mil. In all, Sonova Holding AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF493 Mil.


Sonova Holding AG  (XSWX:SOON) 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.

Sonova Holding AG's net income from continuing operations for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF407 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

Sonova Holding AG's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF144 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.

Sonova Holding AG's change in working capital for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-7 Mil. It means Sonova Holding AG's working capital declined by CHF7 Mil from Sep. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

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

Sonova Holding AG's cash flow from deferred tax for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.

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

Sonova Holding AG's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the six months ended in Mar. 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.

Sonova Holding AG's asset impairment charge for the six months ended in Mar. 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.

Sonova Holding AG's stock based compensation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF7 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).

Sonova Holding AG's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-58 Mil.


Sonova Holding AG Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Sonova Holding AG Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sonova Holding 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.

Sonova Holding AG Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Sonova Holding AG Annual Data
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Sonova Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
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Sonova Holding 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.

Sonova Holding AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Sonova Holding AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF735 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 CHF735 Mil mean?
Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) has a Cash Flow from Operations of CHF735 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Sonova Holding AG and its competitors.
Is Sonova Holding AG's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Sonova Holding AG's current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF735 Mil. Overall, Sonova Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonova Holding AG's Cash Flow from Operations compare to ABT and SYK?
Sonova Holding AG's Cash Flow from Operations of CHF735 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Sonova Holding AG and its competitors. Sonova Holding AG's current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF735 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonova Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF251.06, compared to a current price of CHF218.00 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF735 Mil. Sonova Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON), the current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF735 Mil as of Mar. 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 Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF218.00 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF251.06. GuruFocus considers Sonova Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SOON:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: CHF735 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF251.06 vs. price of CHF218.00 (13.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Sonova Holding AG Business Description

Address Laubisrutistrasse 28, Stafa, CHE, CH-8712
Sonova is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of hearing aids. The company is based in Switzerland and distributes its products in more than 100 countries through its internal sales team and independent retailers. It also sells cochlear implants and audio technologies.
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