APTY (APT Systems) Change In Working Capital: $0.47 Mil (TTM As of Oct. 2018)

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What is APT Systems Change In Working Capital?

APT Systems APTY +66.67% Change In Working Capital is $0.47 Mil as of Oct. 2018.

APT Systems's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2018 was $0.14 Mil.

APT Systems's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2018 was $0.14 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).

APT Systems Change In Working Capital Related Terms

APT Systems Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for APT 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.

APT Systems Change In Working Capital Chart

APT Systems Annual Data
Trend Jan12 Jan13 Jan14 Jan15 Jan16 Jan17 Jan18
Change In Working Capital
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APT Systems Quarterly Data
Jan14 Apr14 Jul14 Oct14 Jan15 Apr15 Jul15 Oct15 Jan16 Apr16 Jul16 Oct16 Jan17 Apr17 Jul17 Oct17 Jan18 Apr18 Jul18 Oct18
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APT Systems Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2018 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.47 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 $0.47 Mil mean?
APT Systems (APTY) has a Change In Working Capital of $0.47 Mil as of Oct. 2018. 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 APT Systems.
Is APT Systems' Change In Working Capital too high?
APT Systems' current Change In Working Capital is $0.47 Mil.
How does APT Systems' Change In Working Capital compare to CLIS and AVOI?
APT Systems' Change In Working Capital of $0.47 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Software 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 APT Systems. APT Systems's current Change In Working Capital is $0.47 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APT Systems stock overvalued right now?
APT Systems (APTY) has a current Change In Working Capital of $0.47 Mil. The current Change In Working Capital is $0.47 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 APT Systems (APTY), the current Change In Working Capital is $0.47 Mil as of Oct. 2018. 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.

APT Systems Business Description

Address 505 Montgomery Street, 11th Floor, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94111
APT Systems Inc operates as a Fintech company to engage in the creation of financial platforms and financial apps, and imagines new visual solutions for charting the financial markets. It is focused on building a financial ecosystem around the Verifundr escrow system, which is a payment distribution platform that can include smart contracts and a subscription trading service that is backed by a true stablecoin named Spera (SPRA). The company is also developing credentials for verifying and reporting on an accredited investor's status.