Free Cash Flow Calculator
Find out how much cash a company generates after covering its operating costs and capital investments, using the standard free cash flow formula.
What is free cash flow?
Free cash flow (FCF) is the cash a business has left over after paying for the operating expenses and capital investments needed to run and maintain the business. It is one of the most widely used measures of a company’s financial health because it shows cash actually available to pay down debt, pay dividends, buy back shares, or reinvest for growth.
The formula
This calculator uses the standard formula: Free Cash Flow = Operating Cash Flow − Capital Expenditures. Operating cash flow comes from the cash flow statement, and capital expenditures (CapEx) is the cash spent on property, plant, equipment, and similar long-term assets. The optional revenue field lets the calculator also show FCF as a percentage of revenue (FCF margin), which is useful for comparing companies of different sizes.
This tool is intended for general financial planning and educational purposes, not as investment or accounting advice. Always verify figures against audited financial statements before making decisions.