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Share Price & Cash Flow Multiple Calculator
Compare share price with cash flow per share.
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Calculator inputs
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How to use this calculator
- Enter the known values in the units shown. Results update as you type.
- Edit a calculated value to solve backwards, or lock a value to hold it fixed.
- Use the worked example to check the method. Reset restores the starting fields.
Use the result with context
Results are estimates for planning and education. Confirm rates, taxes, fees, and legal requirements with the relevant institution or a qualified professional before making a financial decision.
Formula and method
Cash flow of 100,000 across 10,000 shares gives 10 per share. A share price of 50 corresponds to a price-to-cash-flow multiple of 5.
Cash flow per share = cash flow ÷ shares; multiple = price per share ÷ cash flow per share
Worked example
Enter these known values and leave the other values blank.
- Cash flow
- 100000 USD
- Number of shares outstanding
- 10000
- Price per share
- 50 USD
- Cash flow per share
- 10 USD
- Price to cash flow ratio
- 5 x
Assumptions and limitations
- Choose and label a consistent measure, commonly operating cash flow, for the same reporting period. Mixing operating and free cash flow or different share bases can make comparisons misleading.
- Use consistent periods, currency and accounting definitions. The result follows the stated formula and the figures you supply.
Common questions
Which cash-flow figure should I use?
Choose and label a consistent measure, commonly operating cash flow, for the same reporting period. Mixing operating and free cash flow or different share bases can make comparisons misleading.
References
The calculation equations, inverse formulas, units, and input rules were imported from this source. Bookify provides the interface and equation solver.
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