Math Problem Statement

Graff, Incorporated, has sales of $39,230, costs of $12,930, depreciation expense of $2,630, and interest expense of $1,910. The tax rate is 22 percent. What is the operating cash flow, or OCF?

Solution

To find the Operating Cash Flow (OCF) for Graff, Incorporated, we use the following formula:

OCF=(SalesCostsDepreciation)×(1Tax Rate)+Depreciation\text{OCF} = (\text{Sales} - \text{Costs} - \text{Depreciation}) \times (1 - \text{Tax Rate}) + \text{Depreciation}

Given dataTo find the Operating Cash Flow (OCF) for Graff, Incorporated, we use the following formula:

OCF=(SalesCostsDepreciation)×(1Tax Rate)+Depreciation\text{OCF} = (\text{Sales} - \text{Costs} - \text{Depreciation}) \times (1 - \text{Tax Rate}) + \text{Depreciation}

Given

  • Sales = $39,230
  • Costs = $12,930
  • Depreciation = $2,630
  • Interest Expense = $1,910 (not used in OCF calculation)
  • Tax Rate = 22% or 0.22

Let's calculate it step-by-step:

  1. Calculate the Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT): EBIT=SalesCostsDepreciation\text{EBIT} = \text{Sales} - \text{Costs} - \text{Depreciation}

  2. Compute EBIT: EBIT=39,23012,9302,630\text{EBIT} = 39,230 - 12,930 - 2,630

  3. Calculate the tax impact on EBIT: Tax Impact=EBIT×Tax Rate\text{Tax Impact} = \text{EBIT} \times \text{Tax Rate}

  4. Subtract the tax impact from EBIT and add back Depreciation to find OCF: OCF=(EBITTax Impact)+Depreciation\text{OCF} = (\text{EBIT} - \text{Tax Impact}) + \text{Depreciation}

Let’s perform these calculations now.The Operating Cash Flow (OCF) for Graff, Incorporated is $21,093.

Do you have any further questions, or would you like more details on how this calculation was performed?

Here are some related questions you might find helpful:

  1. What is the significance of Operating Cash Flow in financial analysis?
  2. How does depreciation affect the Operating Cash Flow?
  3. Why is interest expense not included in the OCF calculation?
  4. How would a change in the tax rate affect the Operating Cash Flow?
  5. What is the difference between Operating Cash Flow and Net Income?

Tip: Operating Cash Flow provides insight into a company's ability to generate cash from its regular business operations, which is crucial for maintaining and growing the business.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Financial Accounting
Algebra

Formulas

OCF = (Sales - Costs - Depreciation) × (1 - Tax Rate) + Depreciation
EBIT = Sales - Costs - Depreciation
Tax Impact = EBIT × Tax Rate

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

College Level (Business/Finance)