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Cash from financing is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders.
For the
three
months ended in May. 2026,
H.B. Fuller Co paid€39 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It spent€1 Mil paying down its debt.
It paid€0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It spent€11 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It received€2 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, H.B. Fuller Cospent€50 Mil on financial activities for the
three
months ended in May. 2026.
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) Cash Flow from Financing Explanation
Cash from financing contains six items:
1. Issuance of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. Issuance of stock represents the cash inflow from offering common stock, which is the additional capital contribution to the entity during the period.
H.B. Fuller Co's issuance of stock for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €0 Mil.
2. Repurchase of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. It can also use cash to buy back shares. Repurchase of stock represents the cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period.
H.B. Fuller Co's repurchase of stock for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €-39 Mil.
3. Net Issuance of Debt:
Net issuance of debt is the cash a company received or spent through debt related activities such as debt issuance or debt repayment. If a company pays down its debt during the period, this number will be negative. If a company issued more debt, it receives cash and this number is positive.
H.B. Fuller Co's net issuance of debt for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €-1 Mil.
H.B. Fuller Co spent€1 Mil paying down its debt.
4. Net Issuance of Preferred Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new preferred shares. It can also use cash to buy back preferred shares. If this number is positive, it means that the company has received more cash from issuing preferred shares than it has paid to buy back preferred shares. If this number is negative, it means that company has paid more cash to buy back preferred shares than it has received for issuing preferred shares.
H.B. Fuller Co's net issuance of preferred for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €0 Mil.
H.B. Fuller Co paid€0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
5. Cash Flow for Dividends:
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
H.B. Fuller Co's cash flow for dividends for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €-11 Mil.
H.B. Fuller Co spent€11 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
H.B. Fuller Co's other financing for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €2 Mil.
H.B. Fuller Co received€2 Mil on other financial activities.
H.B. Fuller Co Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
H.B. Fuller Co Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H.B. Fuller Co's Cash Flow from Financing 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.
H.B. Fuller Co Cash Flow from Financing Calculation
This is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders. In the calculation of free cash flow, cash from financing is not calculated because it is not related to operating activities.
H.B. Fuller Co's Cash from Financing for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-112 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 Financing of €-112 Mil mean?
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a Cash Flow from Financing of €-112 Mil as of May. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors.
Is H.B. Fuller Co's Cash Flow from Financing too high?
H.B. Fuller Co's current Cash Flow from Financing is €-112 Mil. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H.B. Fuller Co's Cash Flow from Financing compare to ASH and HWKN?
H.B. Fuller Co's Cash Flow from Financing of €-112 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 Financing for a Chemicals company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Cash Flow from Financing 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 Financing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Financing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. H.B. Fuller Co's current Cash Flow from Financing is €-112 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a current Cash Flow from Financing of €-112 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €55.65, compared to a current price of €50.50 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is €-112 Mil. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Financing calculated?
Cash Flow from Financing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1), the current Cash Flow from Financing is €-112 Mil as of May. 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €50.50 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €55.65.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HB1:
Cash Flow from Financing: €-112 Mil
GF Value™: €55.65 vs. price of €50.50 (9.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven, and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.
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