ACTL (Artec Global Media) Change In Working Capital: $0.09 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2016)

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What is Artec Global Media Change In Working Capital?

Artec Global Media ACTL -99.00% Change In Working Capital is $0.09 Mil as of Apr. 2016.

Artec Global Media's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2016 was $0.04 Mil.

Artec Global Media's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2016 was $0.03 Mil.

It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).

Artec Global Media Change In Working Capital Related Terms

Artec Global Media Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Artec Global Media's Change In Working Capital can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Artec Global Media Change In Working Capital Chart

Artec Global Media Annual Data
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Artec Global Media Quarterly Data
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Artec Global Media Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.09 Mil.

Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.

Use Wal-Mart Stores Inc (Jan 2014, Annual Data) as an example: Source: Wal-Mart Stores Inc 2014-01-31 10-K from SEC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Years EndedJanuary 31,(Amounts in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities: 2014 2013 2012
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net (566) (614) (796)
Inventories (1,667) (2,759) (3,727)
Accounts payable 531 1,061 2,687
Accrued liabilities 103 271 (935)
Accrued income taxes (1,224) 981 994

For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Change In Working Capital of $0.09 Mil mean?
Artec Global Media (ACTL) has a Change In Working Capital of $0.09 Mil as of Apr. 2016. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for Artec Global Media.
Is Artec Global Media's Change In Working Capital too high?
Artec Global Media's current Change In Working Capital is $0.09 Mil.
How does Artec Global Media's Change In Working Capital compare to BCYP and MBIOF?
Artec Global Media's Change In Working Capital of $0.09 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Working Capital for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Change In Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Change In Working Capital mean?
A high Change In Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for Artec Global Media. Artec Global Media's current Change In Working Capital is $0.09 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artec Global Media stock overvalued right now?
Artec Global Media (ACTL) has a current Change In Working Capital of $0.09 Mil. The current Change In Working Capital is $0.09 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Working Capital calculated?
Change In Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Artec Global Media (ACTL), the current Change In Working Capital is $0.09 Mil as of Apr. 2016. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Artec Global Media Business Description

Address 1000 East William Street, Suite 204, Carson City, NV, USA, 89701
Artec Global Media Inc is a US-based digital and mainstream marketing firm. It provides online marketing and reporting solutions to companies. It sells its marketing products based on a consultative approach to discover customer needs and build pricing and packages. It offers lead generation, performance media marketing, and affiliate marketing, as well as other related web services and consultation. The group generates revenue by providing marketing and advertising solutions for clients through direct sales and online marketing platform.