WealthPersonal FinanceSharemarketPrint articleOpinionWhat investors need to know about companies with high cash flowsCost-cutting or delaying on the basics may be one of the bigger flaws in corporate cash allocation. Qantas is a classic example.Giselle RouxContributorNov 13, 2023 – 5.00amSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginThere are few more reassuring words for a shareholder than that the company has net cash – particularly with tricky debt markets and the risk of slowing growth.Yet low/no debt and high cash flow can create its own headache. The options are:Loading...Giselle Roux is an investment strategist.SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreSharemarketOpinionSmart InvestorWealth GenerationInvestingPortfolio diversificationLatest In Personal financeFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In WealthThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe top whisky you can buy without going on a waiting listMax AllenThe luxury travel trend you probably haven’t consideredThe restaurant that’s turning back the clock (in the best way)BOSS Financial ReviewThis CEO relies on his dog for emotional supportLauren SamsHow Matt Comyn starts his dayFrom stopping thieves in the GFC to running a $1b company, via The StarLife & LeisureHow uber-wealthy clients choose their high jewelleryJessica BeresfordFive great drops to make you rethink Californian winesThis ‘safe’ alternative to opioids is attracting big backersRich ListBillionaires Escalante and Arnaout taking liberties with ASICPrimrose RiordanCinema giant flags part-sale of Sydney’s George Street complexAnnie Cannon-Brookes steps out on her own