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What is Operating cash flow?

Cash generated by a company's core business activities.

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Operating cash flow (OCF) starts with net income and adjusts for non-cash items (depreciation, working capital changes). Persistently large gaps between net income and OCF can signal earnings quality issues.

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Where do I find it?

The first section of the cash flow statement in any public company's filings.

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