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Free cash flow measures cash generated after operating needs and capital expenditures.
Free cash flow measures cash generated after operating needs and capital expenditures. It helps show whether accounting profits turn into cash that can fund growth, repay debt, or return capital.
A common formula is:
Free cash flow = Operating cash flow - Capital expenditures
Free cash flow is especially important when EBITDA margin looks strong but the business is capital intensive. Use it with capital expenditure and free cash flow margin.
Related calculator: Free Cash Flow Calculator.