1 String input = stdin.readLine(); // from console input example above. 2  Use the Integer class to parse the string of characters into an integer. 3  int number = Integer.parseInt(input); // converts a String into an int value. 4  In our case, we needed to convert a String into an int value. In our case, we needed to convert a String into an int value. 2  The parseInt method of the Integer class performs this action. 3  Be sure to review the Integer class javadoc for more information about this and other methods of the Integer class.
What is 'Free Cash Flow - FCF'. Free cash flow (FCF) is a measure of a company's financial performance, calculated as operating cash flow minus capital expenditures. FCF represents the cash that a company is able to generate after spending the money required to maintain or expand its asset base.
Why Free Cash Flow is the Most Useful Metric for Investors. Rule #1: Cash is King. If you remember one thing from Accounting 101, it should be: Cash is King. A company needs cash to make, market, or distribute its products. Thatâs why itâs important to understand the concept of Free Cash Flow or âFCFâ. FCF represents the flow of cash coming IN to a business net of the cash going OUT. In more technical terms, FCF is NOPAT minus this yearâs increase (or decrease) in Invested Capital.