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The OCF method uses the cash-flow statement directly. The EBIT method builds FCF from operating income and is useful when only income-statement data is available.
Net cash generated from core business operations (found on the cash-flow statement under "operating activities").
Cash spent on property, plant, and equipment. Found on the cash-flow statement under "investing activities" as "Purchases of PP&E". Enter as a positive number.
Total sales revenue for the same period. Used to compute FCF Margin = FCF / Revenue.
Total shares issued and outstanding. Used to calculate FCF per Share.
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Current market price per share. Together with shares outstanding this gives market cap and FCF Yield.
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$90,000

Cash the business generates after maintaining and growing its asset base

FCF Margin18%
FCF per Share$9.00
FCF Yield20%
Market Capitalisation$450,000
Free Cash Flow$90,000
Market Cap$450,000

Free Cash Flow: 90,000

  • Positive free cash flow means the business is generating more cash than it spends on capital investment, leaving money available for dividends, buybacks, debt repayment, or growth.
  • An FCF margin of 18.0% is strong. Asset-light businesses (software, professional services) commonly achieve margins in this range.
  • An FCF yield of 20.0% is historically high and may signal undervaluation, though it warrants scrutiny to ensure FCF is sustainable.
  • FCF per share of 9.00 can be compared with earnings per share (EPS) to assess how much reported profit is backed by real cash.

Next stepCompare this FCF figure with the same period last year and against sector peers. Consistency of positive FCF over several years is a stronger signal than any single-year result.

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