Calculate free cash flow ratios from operations. Review margin, liability coverage, debt coverage, and yield. See results, charts, exports, examples, formulas, and guidance instantly.
Enter accounting figures for one period. The layout uses three columns on large screens, two on medium screens, and one on mobile.
Use this sample set to test the calculator and understand how the ratios behave.
| Period | Operating Cash Flow | Capital Expenditures | Current Liabilities | Revenue | Total Debt | Cash Dividends | Shares | Share Price | Free Cash Flow | FCF Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY Example | $180,000 | $70,000 | $150,000 | $600,000 | $500,000 | $40,000 | 25,000 | $18.00 | $110,000 | 0.73x |
| Quarter Example | $95,000 | $30,000 | $85,000 | $260,000 | $320,000 | $18,000 | 25,000 | $18.00 | $65,000 | 0.76x |
This page treats the primary free cash flow ratio as a liquidity-style coverage measure. It shows how much free cash flow is available relative to current liabilities.
It shows how much free cash flow is available relative to current liabilities. A higher ratio suggests stronger short-term financial flexibility after capital spending.
Capital expenditures represent cash reinvested into long-term assets. Subtracting them gives a clearer view of cash left for debt service, dividends, or growth decisions.
Usually yes, but context matters. A very high result may reflect delayed investment, temporary working-capital effects, or unusually low liabilities in one period.
A negative result means capital expenditures exceeded operating cash flow. That can happen during expansion periods, but it may also signal tighter cash flexibility.
You can use either. Just keep all inputs from the same period so the ratio stays consistent and comparable.
Many analysts prefer ratios closer to or above 1.00x for stronger coverage, but acceptable targets vary by industry, seasonality, and business model.
Those measures broaden the analysis. Margin links free cash flow to sales efficiency, while yield compares free cash flow with market valuation.
Yes. Private companies can use the main ratio, margin, and debt coverage. Yield and per-share measures only need equity market data if available.
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