Sharp Chucks and Machines (NSE:SCML) Free Cash Flow: ₹-278 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2025)

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NSE:SCML Sharp Chucks and Machines Ltd NSE:SCML
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What is Sharp Chucks and Machines Free Cash Flow?

Sharp Chucks and Machines NSE:SCML -0.43% 13 Free Cash Flow is ₹-278 Mil as of Mar. 2025. GuruFocus rates NSE:SCML with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Sharp Chucks and Machines's total free cash flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹-278 Mil. Its total free cash flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹-278 Mil.

Sharp Chucks and Machines's Free Cash Flow per Share for the six months ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹-24.61. Its free cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹-24.61.

During the past 12 months, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Sharp Chucks and Machines was -308.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -49.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Free Cash Flow Growth Rate using Free Cash Flow per Share data.

During the past 5 years, Sharp Chucks and Machines's highest 3-Year average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -49.20% per year. The lowest was -49.20% per year. And the median was -49.20% per year.


Sharp Chucks and Machines  (NSE:SCML) Free Cash Flow Explanation

Free Cash Flow is very close to Warren Buffett's definition of Owner's Earnings, except that in Warren Buffett's Owner's Earnings, the spending for Property, Plant, and Equipment is only for maintenance (replacement), while in the Free Cash Flow calculation, the cost of new Property, Plant, and Equipment due to business expansion is also deducted. There, Free Cash Flow is more conservative than Owner's Earnings.

In Don Yacktman's calculation of forward rate of return, he uses Free Cash Flow for the calculation. Yacktman explained the forward rate of return concept in detail in his interview with GuruFocus. Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation.

This is what Yacktman said in his March 2012 interview - when the S&P 500 was at 1400:

If the business is stable, this calculation is fairly straightforward. For instance, on the S&P 500 we would normalize earnings. We would then calculate what percentage of those earnings are not reinvested in the underlying businesses and are therefore free. Historically, for the S&P 500, this has been just under 50% of earnings. Currently, we expect the S&P to earn about 70 on a normalized basis, a number which is far below reported earnings due to our adjusting for record high profit margins. $70 X ½ / 1400 gives you a normalized free cash flow yield of approximately 2.5%.

The historical real growth rate of the S&P 500 (companies) is about 1.5%. Assuming an inflation rate of 2.5%, the forward rate of return on an investment in the S&P 500 is about 6.5% today (2.5% free cash flow yield plus 1.5% real growth plus 2.5% inflation).

For the growth part of the Forward Rate of Return calculation, GuruFocus uses the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share as the growth rate, and the growth rate is always capped at 20%. For the Free Cash Flow we use per share data averaged over five years. The reason we use five years is because research shows that five years is the length of the typical business cycle.

Therefore, as of Mar25, Sharp Chucks and Machines's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is

Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % (Mar25)=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=0/97+0
=0.00 %

* 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.


Be Aware

Free Cash Flow within a report period can be affected by management's decisions of capital spending. Therefore, it is important to look at long term when it comes to Free Cash Flow.


Sharp Chucks and Machines Free Cash Flow Related Terms


Sharp Chucks and Machines Free Cash Flow Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sharp Chucks and Machines's Free Cash Flow 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.

Sharp Chucks and Machines Free Cash Flow Chart

Sharp Chucks and Machines Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Free Cash Flow
-38.32 -79.70 -39.91 120.97 -277.95

Sharp Chucks and Machines Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Free Cash Flow -38.32 -79.70 -39.91 120.97 -277.95
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Sharp Chucks and Machines Free Cash Flow Calculation

Free Cash Flow is considered one of the most important parameters to measure a company's earnings power by value investors because it is not subject to estimates of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DDA). However, when we look at the Free Cash Flow, we should look from a long term perspective, because any year's Free Cash Flow can be drastically affected by the spending on Property, Plant, & Equipment (PPE) of the business in that year. Over the long term, Free Cash Flow should give pretty good picture on the real earnings power of the company.

Sharp Chucks and Machines's Free Cash Flow for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2025 )=Cash Flow from Operations+Capital Expenditure
=-117.276+-160.672
=-278

Sharp Chucks and Machines's Free Cash Flow for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2025 )=Cash Flow from Operations+Capital Expenditure
=-117.276+-160.672
=-278

For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹-278 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 Free Cash Flow →
What does a Free Cash Flow of ₹-278 Mil mean?
Sharp Chucks and Machines (NSE:SCML) has a Free Cash Flow of ₹-278 Mil as of Mar. 2025. Free cash flow represents the total amount of cash a company has on hand following operating and capital expenditures. View historial data for Sharp Chucks and Machines and its competitors.
Is Sharp Chucks and Machines' Free Cash Flow too high?
Sharp Chucks and Machines' current Free Cash Flow is ₹-278 Mil. Overall, Sharp Chucks and Machines has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sharp Chucks and Machines' Free Cash Flow compare to GEV and ETN?
Sharp Chucks and Machines' Free Cash Flow of ₹-278 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Free Cash Flow for an Industrial Products company?
A good Free Cash Flow depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Free Cash Flow 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 Free Cash Flow mean?
A high Free Cash Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow represents the total amount of cash a company has on hand following operating and capital expenditures. View historial data for Sharp Chucks and Machines and its competitors. Sharp Chucks and Machines's current Free Cash Flow is ₹-278 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sharp Chucks and Machines stock overvalued right now?
Sharp Chucks and Machines (NSE:SCML) has a current Free Cash Flow of ₹-278 Mil. The current Free Cash Flow is ₹-278 Mil. Sharp Chucks and Machines' overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Free Cash Flow calculated?
Free Cash Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sharp Chucks and Machines (NSE:SCML), the current Free Cash Flow is ₹-278 Mil as of Mar. 2025. 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.

Sharp Chucks and Machines Business Description

Address Industrial Development Colony, A-12, Jalandhar, PB, IND, 144012
Sharp Chucks and Machines Ltd is engaged in manufacturing forging products, casting products, and machined components, which have applications in tractors, automobiles, material handling and earth-moving equipment, railways, defense, machine tools, DIY industry, etc. Its product portfolio comprises back plates, spare studs, drill chucks, spare cam locks, lathe chucks, and power chucks, among others. The company also manufactures customized components as per customer-specific requirements and uses. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from its business in India, and also has some exposure to markets outside India.
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