LTM Cash Runway

Months of cash remaining based on the average monthly burn rate from the last 12 months (not just the latest month). More stable than monthly runway because it smooths seasonal cash flow swings.

How it's worked out
Cash Balance / |LTM Operating Cash Flow / 12|
Which way is better
Higher is betterHigher is better for cash.

Written by Mandy Walker, founder of Focus on Cash. Updated October 2026. This explanation comes from the glossary inside Focus on Cash, so it matches the words you see in the app.

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