Cash generation remains erratic, characterized by an OCF/NI ratio that fluctuated from 11.71 in 2025Q3 to a negative 1.31 in 2026Q2, reflecting significant sensitivity to working capital management.
| Metric | TTM | Jan'26 | Jan'25 | Jan'24 | Jan'23 | Jan'22 | Jan'21 | Jan'20 | Jan'19 | Jan'18 | Jan'17 | Jan'16 | Jan'15 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 | Jun'12 | Jun'11 |
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| Cash from Operations | 10.43M | 11.42M | 5.18M | 11.62M | 5.51M | 909.84K | 3.7M | 1.81M | 1.44M | 1.32M | 357.23K | -1.26M | -5.01M | -3.82M | -2.09M | -23.81K | -19.25K |
| Operating CF Margin % | - | 6.65% | 4.2% | 11.25% | 5.91% | 1.93% | 9.07% | 5.38% | 5.07% | 4.78% | 1.98% | -10% | -41.69% | -43.72% | -45.67% | - | - |
| Operating CF Growth % | 470.4% | 120.61% | -55.45% | 110.94% | 505.49% | -75.4% | 103.81% | 25.72% | 9.72% | 268.25% | 128.35% | 74.83% | -31.03% | -82.57% | -8692.43% | -23.65% | - |
| Net Income | 6.11M | 5.29M | 3.71M | 6.56M | 2.3M | -251.93K | 4.07M | 1.53M | 453.5K | 319.74K | -301.08K | -3.51M | -4.06M | -2.95M | -2M | 0 | 0 |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 6.63M | 4.89M | 1.55M | 2.47M | 1.76M | 1.01M | 801.31K | 749.28K | 679K | 538.32K | 441.58K | 285.52K | 170.11K | 33.89K | 12.56K | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 1.45M | 1.96M | 1.1M | 436K | 110K | 32.92K | 52.9K | 93.86K | 162.49K | 428.24K | 598.2K | 245.55K | 266.36K | 162.93K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Taxes | 999K | 1.07M | 245K | 215K | -269.06K | 296.47K | -744.97K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 380.09K | 0 | -147.59K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Cash Items | 1.43M | 1.56M | 16K | -278K | 111.64K | 2.44K | 17.86K | 67.73K | 133.31K | 63.43K | 28.53K | 707.25K | 147.15K | 15.34K | 0 | -26.06K | -21.25K |
| Working Capital Changes | -6.18M | -3.34M | -1.44M | 2.22M | 1.49M | -183.96K | -495.76K | -628.88K | 15.1K | -34.23K | -410K | 1.01M | -1.53M | -1.09M | -106.16K | 2.25K | 2K |
| Change in Receivables | -3.77M | -1.31M | -272K | 2.39M | 562.67K | -938.41K | -245.91K | -1.08M | 433.89K | -1.27M | -341.24K | 756.63K | -1.2M | -600.28K | 117.91K | 0 | 0 |
| Change in Inventory | -2.4M | -3.52M | -1.51M | 263K | -745.09K | -474.53K | 51.21K | 101.17K | -523.31K | -17.65K | -248.87K | 48.42K | -141.34K | -35.71K | 24.54K | 0 | 0 |
| Change in Payables | 2.38M | 3.61M | 79K | 476K | 2.19M | 1.18M | 99.25K | 490.86K | -2.28K | 1.33M | 151.02K | 290.96K | 0 | 410.05K | 46.74K | 0 | 0 |
| Cash from Investing | -18.6M | -18.96M | -5.09M | -1.43M | -1.09M | -11.27M | -451.94K | -268.11K | -1.03M | -1.47M | -552.87K | -208.23K | -316.83K | -1.17M | -18.29K | 0 | 0 |
| Capital Expenditures | -1.29M | -1.65M | -5.09M | -786K | -593.21K | -862.41K | -451.94K | -268.11K | -1.03M | -1.47M | -552.87K | -208.23K | -316.83K | -877.52K | -18.29K | 0 | 0 |
| CapEx % of Revenue | 0.68% | 0.96% | 4.13% | 0.76% | 0.64% | 1.83% | 1.11% | 0.79% | 3.63% | 5.35% | 3.06% | 1.65% | 2.64% | 10.04% | 0.4% | - | - |
| Acquisitions | -34.81M | -17.31M | 0 | -646K | -500K | -10.41M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -295K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Investing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -500K | 0 | -32.57K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -316.83K | -877.52K | -8.29K | 0 | 0 |
| Cash from Financing | 20.58M | 20.34M | -3.95M | -3.54M | -888.04K | 8.02M | -449.72K | -1.76M | -381.6K | 69.83K | 73.23K | 1.2M | 4.64M | 4.73M | 4.1M | 23.88K | 18.55K |
| Debt Issued (Net) | 1.6M | 1.37M | -4.01M | -3.56M | -2.15M | 8.07M | -4.24M | -1.76M | -421.6K | 94.53K | -280.29K | 67.26K | 3.75M | -200K | -300K | 0 | 0 |
| Equity Issued (Net) | 18.98M | 18.98M | 55K | 0 | 1.33M | 0 | 3.79M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.13M | 0 | 5.8M | 5.05M | 0 | 0 |
| Dividends Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | -49K | -34.07K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share Repurchases | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.33M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Financing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68K | -27.62K | -44.67K | 0 | 0 | 40K | -24.7K | 353.52K | 0 | 891.16K | -872.11K | -650.84K | 23.88K | 18.55K |
| Net Change in Cash | 12.4M | 12.8M | -3.87M | 6.64M | 3.53M | -2.34M | 2.8M | -215.73K | 28.09K | -89.48K | -122.4K | -267.57K | -686.64K | -266.23K | 1.99M | 68 | -704 |
| Free Cash Flow | 9.13M | 9.77M | 82K | 10.84M | 4.92M | 47.43K | 3.25M | 1.55M | 409.68K | -159.32K | -195.63K | -1.47M | -5.32M | -4.7M | -2.11M | -23.81K | -19.25K |
| FCF Margin % | 4.83% | 5.69% | 0.07% | 10.49% | 5.28% | 0.1% | 7.97% | 4.58% | 1.44% | -0.58% | -1.08% | -11.65% | -44.33% | -53.76% | -46.07% | - | - |
| FCF Growth % | 199.38% | 11810.98% | -99.24% | 120.41% | 10265.25% | -98.54% | 109.92% | 277.51% | 357.15% | 18.56% | 86.68% | 72.42% | -13.3% | -122.55% | -8769.25% | -23.65% | - |
| FCF per Share | 0.21 | 0.24 | 0.00 | 0.28 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.01 | -0.00 | -0.01 | -0.06 | -0.21 | -0.21 | -0.12 | -0.00 | -0.00 |
| FCF Conversion (FCF/Net Income) | 1.50x | 2.16x | 1.40x | 1.77x | 2.39x | -3.61x | 0.91x | 1.18x | 3.18x | 4.11x | -1.19x | 0.36x | 1.23x | 1.30x | 1.05x | 0.91x | 0.91x |
| Interest Paid | 353K | 435K | 427K | 654K | 634K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taxes Paid | 1.22M | 1.23M | 1.48M | 1.62M | 32K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Working capital volatility
According to the provided financial data, MAMA exhibits extreme volatility in its OCF/NI ratio, which swung from a high of 11.71 in 2025Q3 to a negative 1.31 in 2026Q2, highlighting a significant disconnect between reported accounting profits and the actual cash generated by core operations.
The wide variance in the conversion ratio suggests that net income is heavily influenced by non-cash items and timing differences in working capital. Investors should monitor this instability, as it implies that reported earnings may not be a reliable proxy for the company's underlying cash-generating capacity.
As reported in recent financial statements, MAMA's free cash flow trajectory remains highly erratic, with FCF margins oscillating between a peak of 24.8% in 2024Q4 and a low of negative 14.1% in 2025Q2, reflecting the company's struggle to maintain consistent cash generation during its growth phase.
This inconsistency suggests that the business model is currently sensitive to operational disruptions or inventory cycles that periodically overwhelm cash inflows. The inability to sustain positive FCF margins warrants caution regarding the company's self-funding capabilities as it continues to scale its national footprint.
Based on the quarterly cash flow statements, working capital changes have been the primary driver of cash flow variance, with fluctuations ranging from a $4.6 million inflow in 2024Q4 to a $4.7 million outflow in 2025Q2, indicating significant sensitivity to inventory and receivables management.
These sharp reversals suggest that the company's cash position is highly dependent on the timing of retail payments and inventory replenishment cycles. Such volatility may indicate that the company lacks a stable cash conversion cycle, potentially exposing it to liquidity pressure during periods of rapid inventory build-up.
Data from recent filings indicates that MAMA maintains a disciplined approach to capital expenditure, with CapEx/Revenue ratios generally remaining below 1.5% in most quarters, suggesting that the company's current growth strategy is not overly reliant on heavy investment in property, plant, and equipment.
The relatively low capital intensity implies that the company may be utilizing existing manufacturing capacity or third-party logistics to support its expansion. While this preserves cash, it also raises questions about the long-term sustainability of production quality and efficiency as volume demands continue to increase.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MAMA stock.
Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA) generated $11.4M in net cash from operating activities in 2026. This reflects the cash generated directly from core business operations.
Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA) generated $9.8M in free cash flow in 2026. Free cash flow is the cash left over after capital expenditures, which can be used to pay dividends, repurchase shares, or pay down debt.
Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA) spent $1.7M on capital expenditures in 2026. CapEx represents the cash invested in physical assets like property, plant, and equipment to maintain or grow the business.