Net Cash Flow Business Acquisitions And Disposals (Historical) Formula in Excel

Understanding Net Cash Flow Business Acquisitions And Disposals (Historical)

The Net Cash Flow Business Acquisitions And Disposals (Historical) formula in Excel with MarketXLS helps you retrieve the amount of cash used for corporate acquisitions and disposals historically. This formula is especially useful for investors, analysts, and business owners who need to:

• Compare business acquisition costs over different reporting periods.
• Track changes in strategic investments or divestitures.
• Evaluate a company’s long-term financial health.

? Pro Tip: Use this function alongside other historical fundamentals (e.g., revenue, gross profit) to get a comprehensive view of a company’s financial standing.

Syntax and Parameters

Below is the basic syntax for using the hf_Net_Cash_Flow_Business_Acquisitions_and_Disposals function in Excel:

=hf_Net_Cash_Flow_Business_Acquisitions_and_Disposals(Symbol, year, [quarter], [TTM])

• The function returns a numerical value representing cash flow used for (or gained from) acquisitions and disposals.
• If data is unavailable or invalid, the function returns "NA".

?? Note: Ensure your MarketXLS license covers historical fundamentals; otherwise, you may receive "NA".

Examples and Usage

Below are a few practical examples demonstrating how to use this formula in Excel:

1. Retrieve data for a stock during a specific year:

   =hf_Net_Cash_Flow_Business_Acquisitions_and_Disposals("MSFT", 2022)

   Returns the net cash flow for business acquisitions and disposals in 2022.

2. Specify a particular quarter and the year:

   =hf_Net_Cash_Flow_Business_Acquisitions_and_Disposals("MSFT", 2022, 2)

   Returns the value for 2022 Q2.

3. Use trailing twelve months (TTM) data for deeper insights:

   =hf_Net_Cash_Flow_Business_Acquisitions_and_Disposals("MSFT", 2022, 3, "TTM")

   Returns the trailing twelve months figure from Q3 2022.

4. Retrieve data for the last quarter or last year automatically:

   =hf_Net_Cash_Flow_Business_Acquisitions_and_Disposals("MSFT", "lq")
   =hf_Net_Cash_Flow_Business_Acquisitions_and_Disposals("MSFT", "ly")

   Automatically fetches the most recent quarterly or yearly data.

Special Date Inputs

You can also enter dates or use cell references as follows:
• Cell reference for a date:

=hf_Net_Cash_Flow_Business_Acquisitions_and_Disposals(A1)

(Assuming cell A1 contains a usable year or code like "lq" or "ly-1".)

• Direct date (quoted text, typically for advanced usage):

=hf_Net_Cash_Flow_Business_Acquisitions_and_Disposals("2024-03-15")

(Generally not required unless your workflow specifically needs date strings.)

• With Excel date functions:

=hf_Net_Cash_Flow_Business_Acquisitions_and_Disposals(TEXT(A1,"yyyy-mm-dd"))

Common Questions

1. What does the function return if the data is unavailable?

If MarketXLS cannot find valid data for the specified symbol or period, it returns "NA".

2. Can I use this to track multiple years at once?

Yes. However, you must enter one formula per row (or column) for each year or period you want to track and then compare the results.

3. Is there a performance impact for using this formula frequently?

Each call fetches data through the MarketXLS infrastructure. For best performance:

• Optimize your spreadsheet layout.
• Minimize redundant calculations.
• Refresh data only as needed.

4. Does the function handle different fiscal calendars?

Yes. MarketXLS internally adjusts to various fiscal year-ends. Just specify the correct quarter or year to match official reporting periods.

? Pro Tip: Combine this function with other historical fundamental formulas (like Revenue, Gross Profit, etc.) to build a comprehensive financial model in Excel.