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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,
Algoma Central paidC$0.0 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It receivedC$74.9 Mil from issuing more debt.
It paidC$0.0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It spentC$8.3 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It spentC$3.2 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, Algoma CentralearnedC$63.4 Mil on financial activities for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026.
Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) 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.
Algoma Central's issuance of stock for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.0 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.
Algoma Central's repurchase of stock for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$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.
Algoma Central's net issuance of debt for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$74.9 Mil.
Algoma Central receivedC$74.9 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.
Algoma Central's net issuance of preferred for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.0 Mil.
Algoma Central paidC$0.0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
5. Cash Flow for Dividends:
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
Algoma Central's cash flow for dividends for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-8.3 Mil.
Algoma Central spentC$8.3 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
Algoma Central's other financing for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-3.2 Mil.
Algoma Central spentC$3.2 Mil on other financial activities.
Algoma Central Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
Algoma Central Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Algoma Central's Cash Flow from Financing can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Algoma Central Cash Flow from Financing Calculation
This is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders. In the calculation of free cash flow, cash from financing is not calculated because it is not related to operating activities.
Algoma Central's Cash from Financing for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-36.3 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 C$-36.3 Mil mean?
Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) has a Cash Flow from Financing of C$-36.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Algoma Central and its competitors.
Is Algoma Central's Cash Flow from Financing too high?
Algoma Central's current Cash Flow from Financing is C$-36.3 Mil. Overall, Algoma Central has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Algoma Central's Cash Flow from Financing compare to KEX?
Algoma Central's Cash Flow from Financing of C$-36.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Transportation 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 Algoma Central and its competitors. Algoma Central's current Cash Flow from Financing is C$-36.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algoma Central stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$16.33, compared to a current price of C$22.99 — trading 40.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is C$-36.3 Mil. Algoma Central's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 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 Algoma Central (TSX:ALC), the current Cash Flow from Financing is C$-36.3 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 Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Central stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$22.99 is trading 40.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$16.33.
GuruFocus considers Algoma Central to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ALC:
Cash Flow from Financing: C$-36.3 Mil
GF Value™: C$16.33 vs. price of C$22.99 (40.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:ALC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Algoma Central Corp owns and operates a fleet of dry and liquid bulk carriers on the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Waterway. The company's Canadian flag fleet consists of self-unloading dry-bulk carriers, gearless dry-bulk carriers, and product tankers. The company operates its business through segments that are Domestic Dry-Bulk which generates key revenue, Product Tankers, Ocean Self-Unloaders, and Corporate. The company also earns revenues from marine operations through contracts of affreightment, time charters, and pool revenue.
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