Levered Free Cash Flow Formula in Excel

Leverage your financial analysis and stock valuation in Excel using the Levered Free Cash Flow formula provided by MarketXLS. This function helps you understand how much cash a company has remaining after meeting all its debt obligations and interest payments. By integrating this function into your workflow, you can quickly assess a firm’s financial flexibility and compare potential investment opportunities.

Understanding Levered Free Cash Flow

Levered Free Cash Flow is the amount of cash a company has left after paying its financial dues (such as interest and principal obligations on debt). It provides insight into:

• A company’s ability to meet debt obligations.
• The sustainability of dividend payments or share buybacks.
• Long-term financial health and the overall liquidity situation.

Use Levered Free Cash Flow when you want to:

• Compare companies based on their post-debt cash flows.
• Analyze financial statements to gauge capital structure impact.
• Evaluate if a company can expand operations or pay out dividends without incurring additional debt.

Syntax and Parameters

Below is the syntax for using the LeveredFreeCashFlow function in Excel:

=LeveredFreeCashFlow(Symbol)

Return Value

• Returns the levered free cash flow (numeric value).
• If the symbol is invalid, license is not active, or an internal error occurs, the function returns "NA".

?? Note: Ensure you have a valid MarketXLS subscription for this function to work correctly. Any issues with symbol formatting or license validation may result in an "NA" response.

Examples and Usage

1. Basic Example with a Regular Stock Symbol

   =LeveredFreeCashFlow("MSFT")

   This retrieves the levered free cash flow for Microsoft.

2. Cell Reference for Symbol
   If cell A2 contains the symbol "MSFT":

   =LeveredFreeCashFlow(A2)

3. Using Various Symbol Formats

   • Indices:

     =LeveredFreeCashFlow("^SPX")

   • Options:

     =LeveredFreeCashFlow("@MSFT 110122C00020000")

   • Crypto:

     =LeveredFreeCashFlow("BTCUSD:DEFAULT")

? Pro Tip: Combine LeveredFreeCashFlow with other MarketXLS functions, like EPS or MarketCapitalization, for a holistic view of a company’s financial status.

Common Questions

1. What happens if I enter an invalid symbol?

   • The formula returns "NA" if the symbol is not found or misformatted.

2. Why am I getting "NA" despite a valid symbol?

   • Check if your MarketXLS license is active. An inactive or invalid license triggers an "NA" response for all data functions.

3. How often is the data updated?

   • MarketXLS refreshes data periodically. Exact updates depend on your data provider and subscription level.

4. Can I use this function for ETF or Mutual Fund symbols?

   • Yes. If MarketXLS supports the symbol, you can get the levered free cash flow for it. Otherwise, it returns "NA."

5. Does this impact Excel performance if used extensively?

   • Mass usage of real-time or on-demand functions may slow Excel. Use them selectively or employ refresh strategies to balance performance and data needs.

?? Note: If you require extensive historical or real-time calculations, consider running them in batches or using dedicated data sheets to manage performance.