Tower (ASX:TWR) Cash Payments: A$-356.4 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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ASX:TWR Tower Ltd ASX:TWR
83 GF Score
Price A$1.56
GF Value A$1.39
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Tower Cash Payments?

Tower ASX:TWR -0.32% 83 Cash Payments is A$-356.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:TWR with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Tower's Cash Payments for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$-222.8 Mil.

Tower's Cash Payments for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$-356.4 Mil.

Tower Cash Payments Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tower's Cash Payments 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.

Tower Cash Payments Chart

Tower Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cash Payments
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Tower Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Cash Payments Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -257.91 -167.93 -246.13 -133.67 -222.75
ASX:TWR
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Tower Ltd ASX:TWR
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Tower Cash Payments Calculation

A company's cash flow from operations for a time period can be determined using either the direct or indirect method. The indirect method modifies the operating section from accrual accounting to a cash basis by taking the net income generated in a period and adding or subtracting changes in the asset and liability accounts to determine the implied cash flow. However, the direct method uses actual cash inflows and outflows from the company's operations directly. Cash Payments represents cash flow paid from operating activities in the direct cash flow method.

GuruFocus lists following items in "Cash Payments" section for insurance companies:
Cash Paid for Insurance Activities
All Taxes Paid
Payments on Behalf of Employees
Other Cash Payments from Operating Activities

Cash Payments 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 A$-356.4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Payments →
What does a Cash Payments of A$-356.4 Mil mean?
Tower (ASX:TWR) has a Cash Payments of A$-356.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Payments represents cash paid from operating activities in direct cash flow method. View historical data for Tower and its competitors.
Is Tower's Cash Payments too high?
Tower's current Cash Payments is A$-356.4 Mil. Overall, Tower has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tower's Cash Payments compare to CB and PGR?
Tower's Cash Payments of A$-356.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Payments for an Insurance company?
A good Cash Payments depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Cash Payments 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 Payments mean?
A high Cash Payments can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Payments represents cash paid from operating activities in direct cash flow method. View historical data for Tower and its competitors. Tower's current Cash Payments is A$-356.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tower (ASX:TWR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.39, compared to a current price of A$1.56 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Payments is A$-356.4 Mil. Tower's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Payments calculated?
Cash Payments is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tower (ASX:TWR), the current Cash Payments is A$-356.4 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 Tower (ASX:TWR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tower stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$1.56 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.39. GuruFocus considers Tower to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:TWR:

  • Cash Payments: A$-356.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$1.39 vs. price of A$1.56 (11.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:TWR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Tower Business Description

Other Exchanges TWR:New ZealandUCNA:Germany
Address 136 Fanshawe Street, Level 5, PO Box 90347, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1142
Tower Ltd is a general insurance company. The company provides insurance services namely car, house, contents, travel, business, boat insurance, and among others. The company has two geographical segments, New Zealand General Insurance, and Pacific Islands General Insurance. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the New Zealand segment.
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