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).

NVA 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 Nova Minerals Limited (NVA), the free cash flow value is -16.32M.

All amounts in AUD

Operating Cash
-3,666,768
Capital Expenditure
-12,654,451
Free Cash Flow
-16.32M

Nova 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).

NVA Cash Flow Statement History

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

30 Jun 2022 30 Jun 2023 30 Jun 2024
Total Cash From Operating Activities -2,855,761 -3,083,677 -3,666,768
Capital Expenditures [object Object] [object Object] [object Object]
Investing Cash Flow -3,957,726 -24,139,677 -13,321,921
Financing Cash Flow 11,153,036 25,158,615 986,892
Free Cash Flow -28,710,816 -26,944,485 -16,321,219
Stock Based Compensation 1,200,053 780,235 335,669
Issuance Of Capital Stock 12,000,000 19,059,988 996,966
Net P P E Purchase And Sale -25,855,055 -23,822,308 -12,654,451
Operating Gains Losses -84,180,423 5,395,113 2,360,584
Cash Flow From Continuing Investing Activities -3,957,726 -24,139,677 -13,321,921
Depreciation Amortization Depletion 346,828 456,904 592,385
Beginning Cash Position
End Cash Position
Changes In Cash
Other Non Cash Items
Gain Loss On Investment Securities - -
Effect Of Exchange Rate Changes
Purchase Of P P E
Operating Cash Flow -2,855,761 -3,083,677 -3,666,768
Capital Expenditure -25,855,055 -23,860,808 -12,654,451
Net Income From Continuing Operations