Though any positive number is OK, it's best if the operating cash flow exceeds the net income (top line) for the same period.

虽然任何正值都是好的，但如果经营性现金流在同一时期超过净收入(在表的第一行)是最好的。

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The company ramped spending in acquired businesses and combined with light top-line drove EPS and cash flow below our estimates.

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The large rooms have great flow and top-of-the-line finishes.

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Business might say it maximises profit but the truth is that most business has no clue what profit is, knows not a lot more about discounted cash flow but does in both cases know it has no hope of a positive outcome for either unless top line sales are good.

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