ADFS (American Defense Systems) Change In Working Capital: $0.64 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2012)

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What is American Defense Systems Change In Working Capital?

American Defense Systems ADFS -88.00% Change In Working Capital is $0.64 Mil as of Sep. 2012.

American Defense Systems's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2012 was $-0.04 Mil.

American Defense Systems's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2011 was $0.65 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).

American Defense Systems Change In Working Capital Related Terms

American Defense Systems Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Defense Systems'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.

American Defense Systems Change In Working Capital Chart

American Defense Systems Annual Data
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Change In Working Capital
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American Defense Systems Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2012 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.64 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 $0.64 Mil mean?
American Defense Systems (ADFS) has a Change In Working Capital of $0.64 Mil as of Sep. 2012. 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 American Defense Systems.
Is American Defense Systems' Change In Working Capital too high?
American Defense Systems' current Change In Working Capital is $0.64 Mil.
How does American Defense Systems' Change In Working Capital compare to ASDN and MKRS?
American Defense Systems' Change In Working Capital of $0.64 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 American Defense Systems. American Defense Systems's current Change In Working Capital is $0.64 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Defense Systems stock overvalued right now?
American Defense Systems (ADFS) has a current Change In Working Capital of $0.64 Mil. The current Change In Working Capital is $0.64 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 American Defense Systems (ADFS), the current Change In Working Capital is $0.64 Mil as of Sep. 2012. 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.

American Defense Systems Business Description

Address 3440 Toringdon way, suite 205, Room 218, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28277
American Defense Systems Inc is a defense and security products company engaged in three business areas: customized transparent and opaque armor solutions; architectural hardening and perimeter defense and tactical training products and services. It serves US government agencies, general contractors and other commercial and private entities operating in high-threat locations.