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💸Cash Flow Formulas

Free Cash Flow

Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures = Free Cash Flow

What It Means

Cash left over after maintaining and growing the business. This is real money you can use.

Example

Operating Cash Flow:$200,000
Capital Expenditures:$50,000

$200,000 - $50,000

Free Cash Flow = $150,000

Available for dividends, debt paydown, or expansion

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