GYST (The Graystone Co) Cash Flow from Financing: $0.55 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2013)

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What is The Graystone Co Cash Flow from Financing?

The Graystone Co GYST -0.22% Cash Flow from Financing is $0.55 Mil as of Sep. 2013.

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 Sep. 2013, The Graystone Co paid $0.00 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares. It received $0.08 Mil from issuing more debt. It paid $0.00 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares. It received $0.00 Mil from paying cash dividends to shareholders. It spent $0.09 Mil on other financial activities. In all, The Graystone Co spent $0.01 Mil on financial activities for the three months ended in Sep. 2013.


The Graystone Co  (OTCPK:GYST) 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.

The Graystone Co's issuance of stock for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.00 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.

The Graystone Co's repurchase of stock for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.00 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.

The Graystone Co's net issuance of debt for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.08 Mil. The Graystone Co received $0.08 Mil from issuing more 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.

The Graystone Co's net issuance of preferred for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.00 Mil. The Graystone Co paid $0.00 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.

The Graystone Co's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.00 Mil. The Graystone Co received $0.00 Mil from paying cash dividends to shareholders.

6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.

The Graystone Co's other financing for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $-0.09 Mil. The Graystone Co spent $0.09 Mil on other financial activities.


The Graystone Co Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms


The Graystone Co Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Graystone Co's Cash Flow from Financing can be seen below:

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* 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.

The Graystone Co Cash Flow from Financing Chart

The Graystone Co Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
Cash Flow from Financing
0.01 0.12 0.91

The Graystone Co Quarterly Data
Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13
Cash Flow from Financing Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.65 0.01 0.28 0.28 -0.01

The Graystone 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.

The Graystone Co's Cash from Financing for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as:

The Graystone Co's Cash from Financing for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 is:


Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2013 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.55 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 $0.55 Mil mean?
The Graystone Co (GYST) has a Cash Flow from Financing of $0.55 Mil as of Sep. 2013. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for The Graystone Co and its competitors.
Is The Graystone Co's Cash Flow from Financing too high?
The Graystone Co's current Cash Flow from Financing is $0.55 Mil.
How does The Graystone Co's Cash Flow from Financing compare to DWSGF and AUXRF?
The Graystone Co's Cash Flow from Financing of $0.55 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Banks 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 The Graystone Co and its competitors. The Graystone Co's current Cash Flow from Financing is $0.55 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Graystone Co stock overvalued right now?
The Graystone Co (GYST) has a current Cash Flow from Financing of $0.55 Mil. The current Cash Flow from Financing is $0.55 Mil. 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 The Graystone Co (GYST), the current Cash Flow from Financing is $0.55 Mil as of Sep. 2013. 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.

The Graystone Co Business Description

Address 150 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL, USA, 33324
The Graystone Co Inc is a mortgage broker and lender. It is a mortgage brokerage firm that specializes in connecting clients with the ideal mortgage options tailored to their financial circumstances and goals. The company caters to various categories of customers from first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors, providing personalized guidance and support throughout the entire mortgage process.