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Public Power's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €356 Mil.
Public Power's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was €161 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).
Public Power Change In Working Capital Related Terms
Public Power Change In Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Public Power'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.
Public Power Change In Working Capital Calculation
Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €161 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.
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 €161 Mil mean?
Public Power (ATH:PPC) has a Change In Working Capital of €161 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Public Power.
Is Public Power's Change In Working Capital too high?
Public Power's current Change In Working Capital is €161 Mil. Overall, Public Power has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Power's Change In Working Capital compare to competitors?
Public Power's Change In Working Capital of €161 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Public Power. Public Power's current Change In Working Capital is €161 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Power (ATH:PPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.35, compared to a current price of €22.62 — trading 47.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is €161 Mil. Public Power's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 warning signs to review. 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 Public Power (ATH:PPC), the current Change In Working Capital is €161 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Is Public Power (ATH:PPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.62 is trading 47.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.35.
GuruFocus considers Public Power to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATH:PPC:
Change In Working Capital: €161 Mil
GF Value™: €15.35 vs. price of €22.62 (47.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATH:PPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Public Power Corp SA is a public electric utility company with the Hellenic Republic as its main shareholder. The company is involved in generating, transmitting, and distributing electric energy. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates a variety of power plants, including natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, wind, and solar plants. PPC majorly generates electricity from its thermal energy facilities. The company is divided into segments including Production/Supply, which includes production from lignite, oil, natural gas, and renewable energy sources, as well as lignite mining in support of production and supply activities in Greece and Romania. Other segments include the Distribution network and others.
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