Free Cash Flow Calculator
Subtract capital expenditures from operating cash flow to find free cash flow, the cash a business has left after investing to maintain itself.
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Enter operating cash flow and capital expenditures to see FCF.
Worked example
With these example inputs:
- Operating cash flow$300,000
- Capital expenditures$80,000
Free cash flow: $220,000
- As a share of the total73.33%
- If the first figure were 10% higher$250,000
Frequently asked questions
What is free cash flow?
FCF is operating cash flow minus capital expenditures. It is the cash a company can return to investors or reinvest after maintaining its asset base.
Why does FCF matter?
Free cash flow shows real cash generation, not just accounting profit. Strong, growing FCF gives a business room to pay dividends, cut debt or fund growth.