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Central Asia Metals's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £-2.6 Mil.
Central Asia Metals's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was £-5.6 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).
Central Asia Metals Change In Working Capital Related Terms
Central Asia Metals Change In Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Asia Metals'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.
Central Asia Metals Change In Working Capital Chart
Central Asia Metals 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 £-5.5 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 £-5.5 Mil mean?
Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL) has a Change In Working Capital of £-5.5 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 Central Asia Metals.
Is Central Asia Metals' Change In Working Capital too high?
Central Asia Metals' current Change In Working Capital is £-5.5 Mil. Overall, Central Asia Metals has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Asia Metals' Change In Working Capital compare to SCCO and FCX?
Central Asia Metals' Change In Working Capital of £-5.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Central Asia Metals. Central Asia Metals's current Change In Working Capital is £-5.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Asia Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.20, compared to a current price of £1.54 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is £-5.5 Mil. Central Asia Metals' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL), the current Change In Working Capital is £-5.5 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 Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Asia Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.54 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.20.
GuruFocus considers Central Asia Metals to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CAMLL:
Change In Working Capital: £-5.5 Mil
GF Value™: £2.20 vs. price of £1.54 (30% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CAMLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Asia Metals PLC is a base metals producer with copper operations in Kazakhstan and a zinc and lead mine in North Macedonia. The company's operating segments include: Kounrad (production of copper cathode) in Kazakhstan; Sasa (production of lead, zinc and silver) in North Macedonia; and Exploration (CAML X and CAML XD exploration activities) in Kazakhsta. The company generates the majority of its revenue Geographically from the Kazakhstan region.
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