How to Evaluate a Statement of Cash Flows: Metrics and Insights

Learn how to analyze a statement of cash flows, understand key metrics like free cash flow, and gain insights into a company's financial health.
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Operating Cash Flow: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Operating cash flow (OCF) is an important measurement to understand. It’s used to calculate financial success of a company’s critical activities. OCF is the first section portrayed on a cash flow ...

Debt-Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR): How to Use and Calculate It

The debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR) measures the cash flow available to pay current debt obligations. Many lenders set ...
Wall Street Journal

Cash Flow Analysis: How It Works and Why It Matters in 2026

Learn how to tell if your business could be facing a cash crunch—and what to do about it Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor ...
Investing

Operating Cash Flow Ratio: A Critical Measure of Company Liquidity

“Cash is King” is more than just a cliché; it is a fundamental truth. A company can report billions in profit on its income statement, yet if it runs out of the actual money needed to pay its short ...