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Operating Cash Flow less Capital Spending

Operating Cash Flow less Capital Spending: a supplied-input model with explicit assumptions and a worked example.

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Your inputs

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Enter operating cash flow.
Enter capital expenditure.

Formula

FCF=operating cash flow−capital expenditure.
  • Use the units shown beside each field.
  • Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
  • Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
  • Simple reported-CFO convention. Definitions vary; it is distinct from unlevered FCFF.

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Operating cash flow: 200
  • Capital expenditure: 80

Operating cash flow = 200; Capital expenditure = 80. The primary result is 120.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter operating cash flow, capital expenditure. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

FCF=operating cash flow−capital expenditure.. Simple reported-CFO convention. Definitions vary; it is distinct from unlevered FCFF.

Why might a rounded result differ?

The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.

Are my inputs saved online?

No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.

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