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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 Jan. 2026,
OVS SpA paid€4 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It received€0 Mil from issuing more debt.
It paid€0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It spent€0 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It spent€135 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, OVS SpAspent€138 Mil on financial activities for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026.
OVS SpA (MIL:OVS) 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.
OVS SpA's issuance of stock for the
six
months ended in Jan. 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.
OVS SpA's repurchase of stock for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was €-4 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.
OVS SpA's net issuance of debt for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was €0 Mil.
OVS SpA received€0 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.
OVS SpA's net issuance of preferred for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was €0 Mil.
OVS SpA 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.
OVS SpA's cash flow for dividends for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was €-0 Mil.
OVS SpA spent€0 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
OVS SpA's other financing for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was €-135 Mil.
OVS SpA spent€135 Mil on other financial activities.
OVS SpA Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
OVS SpA Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OVS SpA'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.
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.
OVS SpA's Cash from Financing for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-207 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 €-207 Mil mean?
OVS SpA (MIL:OVS) has a Cash Flow from Financing of €-207 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for OVS SpA and its competitors.
Is OVS SpA's Cash Flow from Financing too high?
OVS SpA's current Cash Flow from Financing is €-207 Mil. Overall, OVS SpA has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OVS SpA's Cash Flow from Financing compare to RL and LEVI?
OVS SpA's Cash Flow from Financing of €-207 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 OVS SpA and its competitors. OVS SpA's current Cash Flow from Financing is €-207 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OVS SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OVS SpA (MIL:OVS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.42, compared to a current price of €6.14 — trading 79.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is €-207 Mil. OVS SpA's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 OVS SpA (MIL:OVS), the current Cash Flow from Financing is €-207 Mil as of Jan. 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 OVS SpA (MIL:OVS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OVS SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.14 is trading 79.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.42.
GuruFocus considers OVS SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:OVS:
Cash Flow from Financing: €-207 Mil
GF Value™: €3.42 vs. price of €6.14 (79.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:OVS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OVS SpA is an Italian fashion retailer. The company develops and markets menswear, womenswear and children's wear. Its operating segment includes OVS, UPIM and Sempione Fashion. OVS segment offers stylish and high-quality clothing at competitive prices focusing on the latest trends and fashion. Its UPIM segment offers women's, men's and children's clothing products, homeware and fragrance, The company generates maximum revenue from the OVS segment. Geographically, it has a presence in Italy, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Spain, Croatia, and Serbia.
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