Operating Cash Flow Ratio Calculator

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Choose how to supply operating cash flow: enter the reported figure, sum four quarterly figures, or derive it from net income adjustments.
The net cash provided by operating activities from the cash flow statement for the period.
Total short-term obligations due within 12 months, including accounts payable, accrued expenses, and the current portion of long-term debt.
Operating cash flow ratioStrong
2.68x

Times operating cash flow covers current liabilities

Operating cash flow used1,200
Coverage gap (shortfall)0
Coverage surplus752
2.68 x
Weak<0.5Borderline0.5-1Adequate1-1.5Strong1.5+

Your operating cash flow ratio is 2.68x, which is strong.

  • For every dollar of current liabilities, the business generates 2.68 dollars of operating cash flow.
  • A ratio above 1.5x suggests the company can comfortably meet short-term obligations from core operations, with cash left over for growth.

Next stepContinue monitoring this ratio quarterly. A sustained high ratio can also open lower-cost financing options.

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