Cash Flow

The amount of cash a company generates and uses during a period, calculated by adding non-cash charges (such as depreciation) to the net income after taxes. Cash flow can be used as an indication of a company's financial strength.


Cash flow is crucial to companies, having ample cash on hand will ensure that creditors, employees, and others can be paid on time.



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Related Terms

Burn Rate

Cash Flow Per Share

Cash Flow Return on Investment (CFROI)

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)

Funds from Operations

Net Income

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