Earnings Quality Watch (Cash Lagging Profit) — Cash Flow stock screen for NSE and BSE companies
A caution screen: reported profit growth above 15% while operating cash flow covers less than half of net profit — earnings that deserve scrutiny before trusting the growth. The screen evaluates cash flow criteria across quarterly consolidated filings and surfaces Operating Cash Flow, Net Profit, Profit growth, ROCE for every matching company, alongside price, market capitalisation and valuation context.
Results are rebuilt from quarterly filings: anchor to a reporting period with the period control, switch between a focused metric view and the full column set, sort any column, and follow each symbol into its company page for statements, shareholding history and ratio analysis.
The methodology, column definitions and analysis guidelines on this page are free to read; the live results table is a JustTicks premium feature. Screening output is a research starting point — verify the underlying filings before acting, since a company can pass numerical filters while carrying risks the selected metrics never capture.
What does the Earnings Quality Watch (Cash Lagging Profit) screener identify?
A caution screen: reported profit growth above 15% while operating cash flow covers less than half of net profit — earnings that deserve scrutiny before trusting the growth. The screen ranks matching companies on Operating Cash Flow, Net Profit, Profit growth, ROCE using quarterly consolidated filings, with every row linking to the company's full fundamentals workspace.
How often is the Earnings Quality Watch (Cash Lagging Profit) screener updated?
The underlying data refreshes with quarterly shareholding and fundamental filings. A reporting-period control lets you anchor results to the latest quarter or compare earlier windows, and the reporting basis is consolidated.
Is the Earnings Quality Watch (Cash Lagging Profit) screener free to use?
The methodology, metric definitions and analysis guide on this page are free to read. The live results table requires a JustTicks premium subscription — this screen is classified as a fundamental, high-risk strategy.
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Earnings Quality Watch (Cash Lagging Profit)
A caution screen: reported profit growth above 15% while operating cash flow covers less than half of net profit — earnings that deserve scrutiny before trusting the growth.
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Understanding Cash Flow Analysis
A caution screen: reported profit growth above 15% while operating cash flow covers less than half of net profit — earnings that deserve scrutiny before trusting the growth. Results are rebuilt from quarterly consolidated filings for NSE and BSE listed companies, with a reporting-period control to anchor or compare windows.
Key analysis points
- Free Cash Flow (FCF) is cash left after capital expenditures
- FCF Yield = FCF / Market Cap (higher is better)
- Operating Cash Flow > Net Income indicates quality earnings
- Cash flow is harder to manipulate than earnings
- Positive FCF companies can reinvest, pay dividends, or reduce debt
Analysis guidelines
- FCF Yield > 5% is considered attractive
- Growing FCF over time indicates business strength
- OCF > Net Income confirms earnings quality
- Negative FCF companies require careful analysis
- Compare FCF across peers in same industry
Pro tips
- FCF is more important than earnings for long-term value
- Growing FCF + high ROE = exceptional compounding potential
- Be wary of companies with positive earnings but negative FCF
- Use FCF to verify dividend sustainability
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What does the Earnings Quality Watch (Cash Lagging Profit) screener identify?
A caution screen: reported profit growth above 15% while operating cash flow covers less than half of net profit — earnings that deserve scrutiny before trusting the growth. The screen ranks matching companies on Operating Cash Flow, Net Profit, Profit growth, ROCE using quarterly consolidated filings, with every row linking to the company's full fundamentals workspace.
How often is the Earnings Quality Watch (Cash Lagging Profit) screener updated?
The underlying data refreshes with quarterly shareholding and fundamental filings. A reporting-period control lets you anchor results to the latest quarter or compare earlier windows, and the reporting basis is consolidated.
Is the Earnings Quality Watch (Cash Lagging Profit) screener free to use?
The methodology, metric definitions and analysis guide on this page are free to read. The live results table requires a JustTicks premium subscription — this screen is classified as a fundamental, high-risk strategy.
For educational and informational purposes only — not investment advice. Data from quarterly consolidated filings (NSE/BSE); verify against exchange disclosures before acting.