This video explains why cash flow is crucial in any business and outlines the 13 most significant cash flow metrics that every investor and entrepreneur should know. The video kicks off by emphasizing the importance of cash flow and how it differs from profit. Cash flow analysis provides insight into a company's financial health and its ability to pay dividends, invest in expansions, and pay debts. Then we dive into the 13 cash flow metrics, starting with operating cash flow (OCF) and working capital. Breaking down these concepts, explaining how OCF shows how much cash a company generates from its operations, while working capital indicates a company's ability to meet short-term obligations. The video also covers forecast variance, days sales outstanding (DSO), and days payable outstanding (DPO). Smith elaborates on how these metrics can provide information on a company's financial efficiency. Additionally, he delves into the current ratio, return on equity (ROE), free cash flow (FCF), and cash flow coverage ratio. Further into the video, the cash conversion cycle (CCC) is explained along with the liquidity ratio, and sustainable growth rate (SGR). Lastly, you will learn how to build your own stock screener, outlining the process of using these metrics to evaluate stocks and investments and maximizing profits. Free Wisesheets account: https://www.wisesheets.io/ 📈 Free stock analysis spreadsheet templates: 1. Excel roaring kitty (DFV) analysis template: https://wisesheets.io/assets/discord_template.xlsx 2. Excel discounted cash flow model (DCF): https://wisesheets.io/assets/dcf.xlsx 3. Google Sheets stock tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oIfpoPd9eBJUYlVGOMWvrvjHCepnhdBVgZTdcQP8eek/template/preview 4. Google Sheets roaring kitty (DFV) analysis template: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-yPCnrSwAuncAXW3YUqCC3I1M1_sRpTD_9IkmLxI6QA/template/preview Looking for a written version of this video, check it out here: https://blog.wisesheets.io/13-cash-flow-metrics-what-they-mean-formulas/ 🗣 Connect on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisesheets?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/wisesheets/ https://discord.gg/YkxfnCvvzb #stockanalysis #valueinvesting #financialanalysis 0:00 Intro 0:15 Importance of cash flow 1:01 13 important cash flow metrics 1:40 Operating cash flow (OCF) 3:02 Working capital 4:10 Forecast Variance 4:36 Days sales outstanding (DSO) and Days payable outstanding (DPO) 5:06 Current ratio 5:24 Return on equity (ROE) 6:45 Free cash flow (FCF) 7:46 Cash flow coverage ratio 8:50 Cash conversion cycle (CCC) 9:11 Liquidity ratio 9:46 Sustainable growth rate (SGR) 10:40 How to build your own stock screener 12:29 Conclusion