Cemtrex Inc (CETX)

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Seasonal negative operating cash flow is normal for advanced manufacturing companies. This is how they grow. The companies build up on inventory, R&D costs, and acquisition fees. Then, after the temporary negative operating cash flow, outstanding invoices are paid, R&D innovation begins to create large-scale profits, and acquisitions increase the company’s market share/dominance, which leads to long-term, sustainable growth.

If an advanced manufacturing company never had negative operating cash flow, it likely means that the company doesn’t invest enough in its future. Acquisitions are expensive, but worth it. R&D innovation is expensive, but worth it. And manufacturing companies don’t have their invoices paid for several months at a time.