Cash generation remains erratic, with free cash flow swinging from a $28.7 million inflow in 2024Q3 to a -$11.5 million outflow in 2024Q2, exacerbated by CapEx/Revenue ratios frequently exceeding 12%.
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Sep'18 | Sep'17 | Sep'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Sep'13 | Sep'12 |
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| Cash from Operations | 53.2M | 52M | 31.7M | 45.5M | 34.8M | 6.2M | 52.9M | 30.7M | 34.22M | 18.25M | 18.65M | -866.93K | -180.62K | -937.32K | 75.2M |
| Operating CF Margin % | - | 17.1% | 10.67% | 14.09% | 12.23% | 3.01% | 26.68% | 20.01% | 24.2% | 14.89% | 15.57% | -0.68% | -0.12% | -0.72% | 51.85% |
| Operating CF Growth % | 592.98% | 64.04% | -30.33% | 30.75% | 461.29% | -88.28% | 72.31% | -10.28% | 87.47% | -2.12% | 2250.92% | -379.98% | 80.73% | -101.25% | - |
| Net Income | -17.4M | -17M | 64.8M | 7.6M | 22.3M | -36.7M | -29.2M | -37M | -20.6M | -49.11M | -59.88M | -3.53M | -141.53K | -34.53M | -23.77M |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 57.2M | 57.1M | 47.7M | 43.7M | 40M | 50.3M | 55.9M | 43M | 41.83M | 33.81M | 26.02M | 31.13M | 34.47M | 33.63M | 48.41M |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 3.9M | 6.7M | 7.6M | 11.2M | 10.8M | 13M | 4.8M | 9M | 7.12M | 4.24M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Taxes | 7.5M | 2.9M | -69.4M | 0 | 0 | -4M | 7.2M | -4.3M | 9.82M | 1.23M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Cash Items | 11.5M | 8.4M | -400K | -8M | 2.5M | 17.2M | 3.4M | 11.3M | -1.96M | 24.34M | 50.73M | -4.24K | -138.84K | 16.12M | 50.56M |
| Working Capital Changes | -9.5M | -6.1M | -18.6M | -9M | -40.8M | -33.6M | 10.8M | 8.7M | -2M | 3.75M | 1.78M | 2.66M | -33.85K | -16.16M | 6.95M |
| Change in Receivables | 9.8M | 24.2M | -22.7M | 1.7M | -12M | -4.9M | -2.9M | 3.3M | 5.34M | -4.57M | 6.7M | 1.63M | 6.98M | -7.08M | 10.7M |
| Change in Inventory | 11.7M | 7.3M | 3.8M | -400K | -16M | 1.6M | 1.3M | 2M | -448K | 2.74M | -607K | -1.94M | 8.43M | -4.67M | -3.75M |
| Change in Payables | -22.8M | -10.7M | -10.5M | 4.5M | 7.5M | 2.8M | -4.8M | 6.9M | -4.05M | 10.5M | 0 | 2.56M | 133.6K | 0 | 0 |
| Cash from Investing | -35.5M | -40.5M | -40.1M | -48.4M | -40.4M | -37.9M | -29.9M | -133.4M | -42.93M | -35.38M | -31.9M | -39.2M | -80M | -12.31M | -69.58M |
| Capital Expenditures | -36.5M | -35.7M | -17M | -32.8M | -39.8M | -25.4M | -29.9M | -27.5M | -42.93M | -35.38M | -9.48M | -22.08M | -41.37M | -18.99M | -51.7M |
| CapEx % of Revenue | 12.13% | 11.74% | 5.72% | 10.16% | 13.99% | 12.34% | 15.08% | 17.93% | 30.37% | 28.88% | 7.91% | 17.31% | 28.18% | 14.57% | 35.65% |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 18.1M | 0 | 0 | -600K | -12.5M | 0 | -105.9M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Investing | 1M | -22.9M | -23.1M | -15.6M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -17.6M | -20.27M | -22.42M | -17.12M | -11.94M | 6.68M | -17.88M |
| Cash from Financing | -15M | 0 | -1.6M | 16.2M | -11.1M | 31.2M | -8.2M | 113.5M | 11.15M | 34.55M | 11.05M | -109 | 81.3M | -5.48M | -814.19K |
| Debt Issued (Net) | -12M | 19.2M | -1.6M | 17.8M | -600K | 11.9M | -5.1M | 128.7M | 15.8M | -3.75M | 0 | -109 | -47.81K | 0 | 0 |
| Equity Issued (Net) | -3M | -400K | 0 | -1.6M | -10.4M | 30.5M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.65M | 0 | 0 | 81.35M | 0 | 0 |
| Dividends Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share Repurchases | -3M | -400K | 0 | -1.6M | -10.4M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Financing | 0 | -18.8M | 0 | 0 | -100K | -11.2M | -3.1M | -15.2M | -4.65M | 36.66M | 11.05M | 0 | 0 | -5.48M | -814.19K |
| Net Change in Cash | 3.3M | 14M | -10.7M | 15M | -22.8M | 700K | 18M | 13.1M | 2.42M | 18.54M | -2.57M | -867.04K | 976.28K | 272.24M | -272.24M |
| Free Cash Flow | 23M | 6.4M | 2.9M | -2.3M | -5M | -19.2M | 23M | 3.2M | -8.72M | -17.13M | 9.17M | -22.95M | -41.55M | -19.93M | 23.5M |
| FCF Margin % | 7.64% | 2.1% | 0.98% | -0.71% | -1.76% | -9.33% | 11.6% | 2.09% | -6.17% | -13.98% | 7.65% | -17.99% | -28.3% | -15.29% | 16.2% |
| FCF Growth % | -29.23% | 120.69% | 226.09% | 54% | 73.96% | -183.48% | 618.75% | 136.71% | 49.12% | -286.89% | 139.95% | 44.76% | -108.51% | -184.78% | - |
| FCF per Share | 0.79 | 0.22 | 0.10 | -0.08 | -0.17 | -0.79 | 1.03 | 0.15 | -0.39 | -0.94 | 2.96 | -8.23 | -14.91 | -1.96 | 2.31 |
| FCF Conversion (FCF/Net Income) | -1.32x | -3.06x | 0.49x | 6.59x | 1.64x | -0.15x | -0.93x | -0.75x | -1.66x | -0.37x | -0.31x | 0.25x | 1.28x | 0.03x | -2.48x |
| Interest Paid | 16.1M | 0 | 26.6M | 24M | 0 | 30.8M | 13.3M | 0 | 0 | 10.5M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taxes Paid | 8.7M | 0 | 2.5M | 5M | 0 | 1.2M | 200K | 0 | 0 | 356K | 0 | 8.72K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
UK retail regulatory exposure
Based on reported quarterly filings, INSE exhibits a persistent disconnect between net income and operating cash flow, highlighted by an OCF/NI ratio that frequently reaches extreme negative values, such as the -255.00 observed in 2025Q1, indicating that GAAP earnings are poor proxies for actual cash generation.
The significant divergence between net income and operating cash flow suggests that non-cash charges and accrual-based accounting adjustments are heavily influencing the bottom line. Investors should monitor whether this gap stems from aggressive capitalization of software development costs or timing differences in revenue recognition, as it complicates the assessment of true operational health.
As reported in financial statements, INSE's free cash flow trajectory is highly erratic, swinging from a peak of $28.7 million in 2024Q3 to a low of -$11.5 million in 2024Q2, reflecting a business model that struggles to maintain consistent cash conversion across its diverse operating segments.
The lack of a stable FCF trend suggests that the company's cash-generating capacity is highly sensitive to working capital fluctuations and the timing of capital expenditures. This volatility warrants caution, as it may indicate that the company's core operations are not yet self-sustaining without periodic reliance on favorable working capital shifts.
According to the provided cash flow data, INSE maintains a high capital intensity, with CapEx/Revenue ratios frequently exceeding 12%, such as the 15.2% recorded in 2025Q1, which underscores the ongoing burden of maintaining and upgrading its physical gaming terminal estate in the competitive UK market.
The persistent level of capital expenditure suggests that the company is locked into a cycle of hardware reinvestment to remain relevant in retail betting environments. If these investments do not yield commensurate improvements in terminal yields, the company may face continued pressure on its ability to fund digital growth initiatives from internal cash flows.
Based on the quarterly cash flow statements, INSE's operating cash flow is heavily dependent on working capital movements, which have fluctuated significantly, including a $19.7 million inflow in 2024Q3 followed by a $17.1 million outflow in 2024Q2, highlighting the company's reliance on short-term balance sheet management.
These sharp swings in working capital suggest that the company's cash position is vulnerable to the timing of collections and inventory management within its gaming and leisure segments. Such variability makes it difficult to forecast sustainable cash flow, as operational liquidity appears to be more a function of timing than underlying business growth.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying INSE stock.
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (INSE) generated $52.0M in net cash from operating activities in 2025. This reflects the cash generated directly from core business operations.
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (INSE) generated $6.4M in free cash flow in 2025. Free cash flow is the cash left over after capital expenditures, which can be used to pay dividends, repurchase shares, or pay down debt.
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (INSE) spent $35.7M on capital expenditures in 2025. CapEx represents the cash invested in physical assets like property, plant, and equipment to maintain or grow the business.
In 2025, Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (INSE) spent $0.4M on share repurchases. This shows the company's commitment to returning capital to its equity investors.