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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 Mar. 2026,
Marks & Spencer Group paid$17 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It spent$17 Mil paying down its debt.
It paid$0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It spent$33 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It spent$131 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, Marks & Spencer Groupspent$197 Mil on financial activities for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026.
Marks & Spencer Group (OTCPK:MAKSF) 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.
Marks & Spencer Group's issuance of stock for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11 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.
Marks & Spencer Group's repurchase of stock for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-28 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.
Marks & Spencer Group's net issuance of debt for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-17 Mil.
Marks & Spencer Group spent$17 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.
Marks & Spencer Group's net issuance of preferred for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil.
Marks & Spencer Group 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.
Marks & Spencer Group's cash flow for dividends for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-33 Mil.
Marks & Spencer Group spent$33 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
Marks & Spencer Group's other financing for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-131 Mil.
Marks & Spencer Group spent$131 Mil on other financial activities.
Marks & Spencer Group Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
Marks & Spencer Group Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
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* 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.
Marks & Spencer Group Cash Flow from Financing Chart
Marks & Spencer Group 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.
Marks & Spencer Group's Cash from Financing for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Financing 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 $-945 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 $-945 Mil mean?
Marks & Spencer Group (MAKSF) has a Cash Flow from Financing of $-945 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Marks & Spencer Group and its competitors.
Is Marks & Spencer Group's Cash Flow from Financing too high?
Marks & Spencer Group's current Cash Flow from Financing is $-945 Mil. Overall, Marks & Spencer Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marks & Spencer Group's Cash Flow from Financing compare to DDS and M?
Marks & Spencer Group's Cash Flow from Financing of $-945 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 Marks & Spencer Group and its competitors. Marks & Spencer Group's current Cash Flow from Financing is $-945 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marks & Spencer Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks & Spencer Group (MAKSF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.66, compared to a current price of $4.75 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is $-945 Mil. Marks & Spencer Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Financing calculated?
Cash Flow from Financing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marks & Spencer Group (MAKSF), the current Cash Flow from Financing is $-945 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 Marks & Spencer Group (MAKSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks & Spencer Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.75 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.66.
GuruFocus considers Marks & Spencer Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MAKSF:
Cash Flow from Financing: $-945 Mil
GF Value™: $5.66 vs. price of $4.75 (16.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAKSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marks & Spencer is a British multichannel retailer with stores across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue stems from the firm's UK operations, selling its own-brand food, clothing, and home merchandise predominantly. The food segment includes value products (dairy, poultry, meat, fresh produce), ready-made meals, and healthy items. The clothing and home division sells women's wear, lingerie, men's wear, kids' wear, beauty, and home products. The remaining revenue comes from international sales, where M&S sells through a mix of its own stores, franchises, and online channels.In 2020, the firm entered into a joint venture, purchasing 50% of grocery e-commerce business Ocado Retail. Ocado is the exclusive online distributor of M&S food within the UK.
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