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Burn Rate
The pace at which a company consumes cash over time, commonly expressed as a monthly amount.
What traders should verify
For Burn Rate, identify the statement, reporting period, accounting policy, footnote support, comparable periods, and cash-flow effect.
Do not conflate
Burn Rate is an accounting measure or classification; it is not automatically cash, fair value, liquidity, or current market value.
Primary source
SEC definitionSource boundary: this glossary reflects SEC staff views and is not a Commission rule, regulation, or statement. Check the linked source for current wording and legal context.