使用原書 Table 2.1 分析 Amazon 2018A–2020A 的營業活動現金流(Cash Flow from Operating Activities, CFO)。
Amazon 的 CFO 從 Net Income 開始,再加回 Depreciation and Amortization、Stock-based Compensation 等非現金項目,並調整 Inventory、Accounts Receivable、Accounts Payable、Accrued Expenses、Unearned Revenue。
| US$ millions | 2018A | 2019A | 2020A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | 10,073 | 11,588 | 21,331 |
| D&A | 15,341 | 21,789 | 25,251 |
| Stock-based compensation | 5,418 | 6,864 | 9,208 |
| Other operating expense (income), net | 274 | 164 | (71) |
| Other expense (income), net | 219 | (249) | (2,582) |
| Deferred income taxes | 441 | 796 | (554) |
| Changes in inventory | (1,314) | (3,278) | (2,849) |
| Changes in accounts receivable | (4,615) | (7,681) | (8,169) |
| Changes in accounts payable | 3,263 | 8,193 | 17,480 |
| Changes in accrued expenses | 472 | (1,383) | 5,754 |
| Changes in unearned revenue | 1,151 | 1,711 | 1,265 |
Net Changes in Working Capital = Inventory + A/R + A/P + Accrued Expenses + Unearned Revenue。CFO = Net Income + 非現金調整 + Net Changes in Working Capital。
| 指標 | 2018A | 2019A | 2020A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Changes in Working Capital | (1,043) | (2,438) | 13,481 |
| Total Cash from Operating Activities | 30,723 | 38,514 | 66,064 |
2020 驗算:21,331 + 25,251 + 9,208 − 71 − 2,582 − 554 + 13,481 = 66,064。
2020 CFO 大幅高於 Net Income,主因除了 D&A 與 stock-based compensation 等非現金加回外,營運資金也貢獻 13,481 的現金流入;其中 Accounts Payable 增加 17,480 是重要來源。
請根據 Amazon 2018A–2020A CFO 組成,說明為什麼 2020 CFO 66,064 明顯高於 Net Income 21,331。只能引用表中數字。