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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,
Japan Post Holdings Co paid円118,370 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It received円2,498 Mil from issuing more debt.
It paid円0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It spent円71,718 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It spent円26,782 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, Japan Post Holdings Cospent円214,372 Mil on financial activities for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026.
Japan Post Holdings Co (TSE:6178) 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.
Japan Post Holdings Co's issuance of stock for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円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.
Japan Post Holdings Co's repurchase of stock for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-118,370 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.
Japan Post Holdings Co's net issuance of debt for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,498 Mil.
Japan Post Holdings Co received円2,498 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.
Japan Post Holdings Co's net issuance of preferred for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円0 Mil.
Japan Post Holdings Co paid円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.
Japan Post Holdings Co's cash flow for dividends for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-71,718 Mil.
Japan Post Holdings Co spent円71,718 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
Japan Post Holdings Co's other financing for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-26,782 Mil.
Japan Post Holdings Co spent円26,782 Mil on other financial activities.
Japan Post Holdings Co Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
Japan Post Holdings Co Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Post Holdings Co'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.
Japan Post Holdings Co Cash Flow from Financing Chart
Japan Post Holdings Co 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.
Japan Post Holdings Co'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 円-622,930 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 円-622,930 Mil mean?
Japan Post Holdings Co (TSE:6178) has a Cash Flow from Financing of 円-622,930 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Japan Post Holdings Co and its competitors.
Is Japan Post Holdings Co's Cash Flow from Financing too high?
Japan Post Holdings Co's current Cash Flow from Financing is 円-622,930 Mil. Overall, Japan Post Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Post Holdings Co's Cash Flow from Financing compare to competitors?
Japan Post Holdings Co's Cash Flow from Financing of 円-622,930 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Banks 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 Japan Post Holdings Co and its competitors. Japan Post Holdings Co's current Cash Flow from Financing is 円-622,930 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Post Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Post Holdings Co (TSE:6178) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,644.95, compared to a current price of 円2,307.00 — trading 40.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is 円-622,930 Mil. Japan Post Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 Japan Post Holdings Co (TSE:6178), the current Cash Flow from Financing is 円-622,930 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 Japan Post Holdings Co (TSE:6178) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Post Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,307.00 is trading 40.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,644.95.
GuruFocus considers Japan Post Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6178:
Cash Flow from Financing: 円-622,930 Mil
GF Value™: 円1,644.95 vs. price of 円2,307.00 (40.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6178 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd operates as a holding company. The firm, through its subsidiaries, provides postal, banking, and insurance services in Japan. The group's reportable segments are the Postal and Logistics Business, Post Office Counter Business, International Logistics Business, Real Estate Business, Banking Business, and Life Insurance Business. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Life Insurance segment.
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