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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
six
months ended in Dec. 2025,
Shoprite Holdings paidZMW370 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It spentZMW1,571 Mil paying down its debt.
It paidZMW0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It receivedZMW0 Mil from paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It receivedZMW0 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, Shoprite HoldingsspentZMW1,941 Mil on financial activities for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025.
Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) 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.
Shoprite Holdings's issuance of stock for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was ZMW11 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.
Shoprite Holdings's repurchase of stock for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was ZMW-381 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.
Shoprite Holdings's net issuance of debt for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was ZMW-1,571 Mil.
Shoprite Holdings spentZMW1,571 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.
Shoprite Holdings's net issuance of preferred for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was ZMW0 Mil.
Shoprite Holdings paidZMW0 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.
Shoprite Holdings's cash flow for dividends for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was ZMW0 Mil.
Shoprite Holdings receivedZMW0 Mil from paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
Shoprite Holdings's other financing for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was ZMW0 Mil.
Shoprite Holdings receivedZMW0 Mil on other financial activities.
Shoprite Holdings Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
Shoprite Holdings Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shoprite Holdings'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.
Shoprite Holdings 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.
Shoprite Holdings's Cash from Financing for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ZMW-5,143 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 ZMW-5,143 Mil mean?
Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) has a Cash Flow from Financing of ZMW-5,143 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Shoprite Holdings and its competitors.
Is Shoprite Holdings' Cash Flow from Financing too high?
Shoprite Holdings' current Cash Flow from Financing is ZMW-5,143 Mil. Overall, Shoprite Holdings has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoprite Holdings' Cash Flow from Financing compare to DDS and M?
Shoprite Holdings' Cash Flow from Financing of ZMW-5,143 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Shoprite Holdings and its competitors. Shoprite Holdings's current Cash Flow from Financing is ZMW-5,143 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoprite Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ZMW431.45, compared to a current price of ZMW350.00 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is ZMW-5,143 Mil. Shoprite Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP), the current Cash Flow from Financing is ZMW-5,143 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoprite Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ZMW350.00 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ZMW431.45.
GuruFocus considers Shoprite Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LUS:SHOP:
Cash Flow from Financing: ZMW-5,143 Mil
GF Value™: ZMW431.45 vs. price of ZMW350.00 (18.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUS:SHOP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shoprite Holdings Ltd is Africa's food retailer, headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, with a widespread presence across multiple African countries. The company's main business is supermarket retailing through brands such as Shoprite, Usave, and Checkers. The company organizes its operations into three main segments: Supermarkets RSA, which covers its core supermarket retail operations in South Africa. The company segments include Supermarkets Non-RSA, covering supermarket operations in other African countries; and Other Operating Segments, which include franchise stores, pharmacies, pet products, clothing, and other specialist retail formats.
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