Helios and Matheson Analytics (STU:QCLP) Cash Flow from Financing: €308.8 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2018)

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What is Helios and Matheson Analytics Cash Flow from Financing?

Helios and Matheson Analytics STU:QCLP Cash Flow from Financing is €308.8 Mil as of Sep. 2018. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

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. 2018, Helios and Matheson Analytics received €57.9 Mil more from issuing new shares than it paid to buy back shares. It received €20.8 Mil from issuing more debt. It paid €0.0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares. It received €0.0 Mil from paying cash dividends to shareholders. It received €0.0 Mil on other financial activities. In all, Helios and Matheson Analytics earned €78.6 Mil on financial activities for the three months ended in Sep. 2018.


Helios and Matheson Analytics  (STU:QCLP) 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.

Helios and Matheson Analytics's issuance of stock for the three months ended in Sep. 2018 was €57.9 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.

Helios and Matheson Analytics's repurchase of stock for the three months ended in Sep. 2018 was €0.0 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.

Helios and Matheson Analytics's net issuance of debt for the three months ended in Sep. 2018 was €20.8 Mil. Helios and Matheson Analytics received €20.8 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.

Helios and Matheson Analytics's net issuance of preferred for the three months ended in Sep. 2018 was €0.0 Mil. Helios and Matheson Analytics paid €0.0 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.

Helios and Matheson Analytics's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Sep. 2018 was €0.0 Mil. Helios and Matheson Analytics received €0.0 Mil from paying cash dividends to shareholders.

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

Helios and Matheson Analytics's other financing for the three months ended in Sep. 2018 was €0.0 Mil. Helios and Matheson Analytics received €0.0 Mil on other financial activities.


Helios and Matheson Analytics Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms


Helios and Matheson Analytics Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helios and Matheson Analytics'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.

Helios and Matheson Analytics Cash Flow from Financing Chart

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Helios and Matheson Analytics 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.

Helios and Matheson Analytics's Cash from Financing for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2017 is calculated as:

Helios and Matheson Analytics's Cash from Financing for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2018 is:


Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2018 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €308.8 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 €308.8 Mil mean?
Helios and Matheson Analytics (STU:QCLP) has a Cash Flow from Financing of €308.8 Mil as of Sep. 2018. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Helios and Matheson Analytics and its competitors.
Is Helios and Matheson Analytics' Cash Flow from Financing too high?
Helios and Matheson Analytics' current Cash Flow from Financing is €308.8 Mil.
How does Helios and Matheson Analytics' Cash Flow from Financing compare to competitors?
Helios and Matheson Analytics' Cash Flow from Financing of €308.8 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 Helios and Matheson Analytics and its competitors. Helios and Matheson Analytics's current Cash Flow from Financing is €308.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helios and Matheson Analytics stock overvalued right now?
Helios and Matheson Analytics (STU:QCLP) has a current Cash Flow from Financing of €308.8 Mil. The current Cash Flow from Financing is €308.8 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 Helios and Matheson Analytics (STU:QCLP), the current Cash Flow from Financing is €308.8 Mil as of Sep. 2018. 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.

Helios and Matheson Analytics Business Description

Address Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10118
Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc is a United States-based company, that engages in the provision of information technology services and solutions. Its services include application value management, application development, integration, independent validation, infrastructure, information management, and analytics services. The company serves various industries including financial, healthcare, retail, education, and government.