What this calculator does
Free cash flow & yield works out cash a business generates after the capital spending needed to keep running. Enter your own figures above and the answer updates as you type: nothing is fixed in the code, so the result reflects exactly the numbers you supply.
The formula this calculator evaluates is printed under the tool and explained below, so you can check the working by hand or reuse it in a spreadsheet.
The formula
FormulaFCF = Operating cash flow − Capital expenditure; FCF per share = FCF / shares outstanding; FCF yield = FCF / market capitalisation
The inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Operating cash flow ($) | A number, measured in your currency. Starts at 250000. |
| Capital expenditure ($) | A number, measured in your currency. Starts at 80000. |
| Shares outstanding | A number. Starts at 1000000. |
| Market capitalisation ($) | A number, measured in your currency. Starts at 5000000. |
Worked examples
Every figure in the tables below is produced by this page’s own calculator at build time, so the numbers and the tool always agree. Select any row to load that scenario.
How the answer changes with operating cash flow
Every other input is held at the calculator’s starting values while operating cash flow varies. Select any row to load that scenario into the calculator.