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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.
When free cash flow is positive, it indicates the company is generating more cash than is used to run. the company and reinvest to grow the business. A negative free cash flow number indicates the. company is not able to generate sufficient cash to support the business. Significance of FCF. ï· Free cash flow is important because it allows a company to pursue opportunities that. enhance shareholder value. Without cash, it's tough to develop new products, make. acquisitions, pay dividends and reduce debt.