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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 Mar. 2026,
International Business Machines paidMXN3,102 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It receivedMXN81,309 Mil from issuing more debt.
It paidMXN0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It spentMXN28,420 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It spentMXN757 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, International Business MachinesearnedMXN49,031 Mil on financial activities for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026.
International Business Machines (MEX:IBM) 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.
International Business Machines's issuance of stock for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,210 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.
International Business Machines's repurchase of stock for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-6,311 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.
International Business Machines's net issuance of debt for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN81,309 Mil.
International Business Machines receivedMXN81,309 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.
International Business Machines's net issuance of preferred for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.
International Business Machines paidMXN0 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.
International Business Machines's cash flow for dividends for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-28,420 Mil.
International Business Machines spentMXN28,420 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
International Business Machines's other financing for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-757 Mil.
International Business Machines spentMXN757 Mil on other financial activities.
International Business Machines Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
International Business Machines Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
* 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.
International Business Machines Cash Flow from Financing Chart
International Business Machines 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.
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-121,288 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 MXN-121,288 Mil mean?
International Business Machines (MEX:IBM) has a Cash Flow from Financing of MXN-121,288 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for International Business Machines and its competitors.
Is International Business Machines' Cash Flow from Financing too high?
International Business Machines' current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN-121,288 Mil. Overall, International Business Machines has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Business Machines' Cash Flow from Financing compare to ACN and FISV?
International Business Machines' Cash Flow from Financing of MXN-121,288 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Software 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 International Business Machines and its competitors. International Business Machines's current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN-121,288 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Business Machines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Business Machines (MEX:IBM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,170.56, compared to a current price of MXN3,708.00 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN-121,288 Mil. International Business Machines' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 International Business Machines (MEX:IBM), the current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN-121,288 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 International Business Machines (MEX:IBM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Business Machines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,708.00 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,170.56.
GuruFocus considers International Business Machines to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:IBM:
Cash Flow from Financing: MXN-121,288 Mil
GF Value™: MXN4,170.56 vs. price of MXN3,708.00 (11.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:IBM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Business Machines Business Description
Incorporated in 1911, International Business Machines, or IBM, is one of the oldest technology companies in the world. It provides software, IT consulting services, and hardware to help business customers modernize their technology workflows. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 300,000 people. The company has a robust roster of business partners to service its clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500 companies. IBM's products, including Red Hat, watsonx, and mainframes, handle some of the world's most important data workloads in areas like finance and retail.
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