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Free Cash Flow
Definition
Free cash flow is the company's cash remaining after repayment of all operating expenses, interest, taxes and capital expenditures (CAPEX).
More detailed
The formula is used to calculate:
Method 1: FCF = Net Cash Flows from Operations - Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)
Method 2: FCF = EBITDA - income tax paid - capital expenditures (CAPEX) - changes in working capital (NWC)
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company receives from operating activities. These cash flows can be directed to the following:
1. Payment of dividends
2. Repurchase of own shares (Buyback)
3. Pay off debts
4. M&A deals
5. Saving money on the balance sheet
According to Ranks methodology, this indicator is analyzed in the Value block and used along with other indicators to calculate the score. The indicator is presented as a % of repurchased shares.
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