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Free Cash Flow Calculator

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Free cash flow

₹80,000.00

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How to use the Free Cash Flow Calculator

The Free Cash Flow Calculator works out your free cash flow in an instant. Enter operating cash flow and capital expenditure and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.

  1. Enter the operating cash flow.
  2. Enter the capital expenditure.
  3. Read off your free cash flow — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Formula

The Free Cash Flow Calculator uses the formula:

Free cash flow = Operating cash flow - Capital expenditure

Worked example

For example, with operating cash flow of 110,000 and capital expenditure of 30,000, the free cash flow is ₹80,000.00.

Inputs used
Operating cash flow 110,000
Capital expenditure 30,000
Results
Free cash flow ₹80,000.00

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Frequently asked questions

Subtract capital expenditure from operating cash flow. 110,000 − 30,000 leaves 80,000 of free cash flow.

It is the cash left after running the business and investing in assets, available for debt, dividends or growth.

It shows true financial flexibility and is widely used to value companies.

Yes. Heavy investment can push it negative, which may be fine for a growing company but risky if sustained.

Enter the operating cash flow. Enter the capital expenditure. Read off your free cash flow — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

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