Operating Surplus

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Definition: Operating Surplus

Operating Surplus
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Full Definition of Operating Surplus

An approximate measure of a company’s operating cash flow based on data from the company’s income statement. Calculated by looking at earnings before the deduction of interest expenses, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. also called Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) or operational cash flow.

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Definitions for Operating Surplus are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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