Cash generated by core operations ($), an indicator of earnings quality.
What this ratio is
Cash flow from operations (Cash Flow from Operations (CFO)): cash generated by core operations ($), a gauge of real earnings quality.
How to read it
The cash the business actually generated. Comparing it with net income shows earnings quality: cash above profit is a sign of real earnings.
Common mistake
It can be inflated for a while by delaying supplier payments or collecting advance payments.
Where to see it on the platform
The fundamentals comparison page shows it for each company against the market median, under the "Liquidity metrics" family, with five years of history and a 12-month window.
Questions about cash flow from operations
What is cash flow from operations?
Cash generated by core operations ($), an indicator of earnings quality.
How does cash flow from operations show up on the trading platform?
It appears as "cmp:ocf" (full term: Cash Flow from Operations (CFO)), which is what you see in the options chain or on the order screen.
