Cash flow is the net amount of cash and cash-equivalents being transferred into and out of a business. At the most fundamental level, a company’s ability to create value for shareholders is determined by its ability to generate positive cash flows, or more specifically, maximize long-term free cash flow (FCF).

MIO Free Cash Flow Analysis

Free cash flow, a measure commonly used by analysts to assess a company's profitability, represents the cash a company generates after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and maintain its capital assets.

The Free Cash Flow is calculated using a number of methods including using Operating Cash Flow. Following is the formula to calculate Free Cash Flow based on Operating Cash Flow.

Free Cash Flow = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Using above formula to calculate Free Cash Flow for Macarthur Minerals Limited (MIO), the free cash flow value is -2.81M.

All amounts in AUD

Operating Cash
-1,744,652
Capital Expenditure
-1,062,679
Free Cash Flow
-2.81M

Macarthur Minerals Limited has a negative free cash flow as per the latest annual Cash flow statement released by the company. Positive free cash flow is cruscial for the financial health of a company, which can be used to pay dividends, expand operations, and deleverage its balance sheet (i.e., reduce debt).

MIO Cash Flow Statement History

Following table shows the history of Cash Flow Statements sheet for Macarthur Minerals Limited (ASX:MIO).

31 Mar 2022 31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2024
Total Cash From Operating Activities -2,267,153 -3,825,837 -1,744,652
Capital Expenditures [object Object] [object Object] [object Object]
Investing Cash Flow -4,353,560 -1,816,340 -1,142,919
Financing Cash Flow 3,228,115 5,960,937 1,123,876
Free Cash Flow -7,809,046 -5,409,427 -2,807,331
Stock Based Compensation 734,152 2,303,793 1,149,201
Net Short Term Debt Issuance 1,000,000 -1,000,000 838,477
Repayment Of Debt -43,674 -1,000,000 838,477
Net Issuance Payments Of Debt 1,000,000 -1,000,000 838,477
Issuance Of Capital Stock 2,271,789 7,500,000 580,760
Net P P E Purchase And Sale -23,684 -48,365 -1,000
Operating Gains Losses -8,794,641 -60,896 1,627,955
Cash Flow From Continuing Investing Activities -4,353,560 -1,816,340 -1,142,919
Depreciation Amortization Depletion 31,423 72,345 70,514
Beginning Cash Position
End Cash Position
Changes In Cash
Other Non Cash Items -
Gain Loss On Investment Securities
Long Term Debt Payments
Purchase Of P P E
Operating Cash Flow -2,267,153 -3,825,837 -1,744,652
Capital Expenditure -5,541,893 -1,583,590 -1,062,679
Net Income From Continuing Operations