Net Cash Flow: $80
With $100 in cash inflows and $20 in outflows, net cash flow is $80.
Net Cash Flow
$80
How This Works
Net cash flow tracks actual cash moving in and out over a period — different from profit, which can include non-cash items like depreciation. Positive cash flow means more cash is coming in than going out.
Formula
Net Cash Flow = Cash Inflows − Cash Outflows
Example
$25,000 in cash received minus $18,000 paid out leaves a $7,000 positive net cash flow for the period.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is net cash flow with $100 in and $20 out?
$80.
Is cash flow the same as profit?
No — profit includes non-cash items like depreciation, while cash flow tracks only actual cash movement. A business can be profitable but still have negative cash flow, or vice versa.