Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) Change In Working Capital: £5.9 Mil (TTM As of Nov. 2025)

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CHIX:FDEVL Frontier Developments PLC CHIX:FDEVL
48 GF Score
Price £4.18
GF Value £2.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Frontier Developments Change In Working Capital?

Frontier Developments CHIX:FDEVL +4.50% 48 Change In Working Capital is £5.9 Mil as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FDEVL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Frontier Developments's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £-0.4 Mil.

Frontier Developments's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 was £1.2 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).


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Frontier Developments Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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* 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.

Frontier Developments Change In Working Capital Chart

Frontier Developments Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Change In Working Capital
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Frontier Developments Semi-Annual Data
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Frontier Developments Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £5.9 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 £5.9 Mil mean?
Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) has a Change In Working Capital of £5.9 Mil as of Nov. 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 Frontier Developments.
Is Frontier Developments' Change In Working Capital too high?
Frontier Developments' current Change In Working Capital is £5.9 Mil. Overall, Frontier Developments has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Developments' Change In Working Capital compare to NTES and EA?
Frontier Developments' Change In Working Capital of £5.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 Interactive Media company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Interactive Media 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 Frontier Developments. Frontier Developments's current Change In Working Capital is £5.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.81, compared to a current price of £4.18 — trading 48.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is £5.9 Mil. Frontier Developments' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL), the current Change In Working Capital is £5.9 Mil as of Nov. 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 Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.18 is trading 48.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.81. GuruFocus considers Frontier Developments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FDEVL:

  • Change In Working Capital: £5.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: £2.81 vs. price of £4.18 (48.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FDEVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Frontier Developments Business Description

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Address Milton Road, 26 Science Park, Cambridge, GBR, CB4 0FP
Frontier Developments PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that develops and publishes video games for personal computers and consoles. The company is known for titles such as the Elite series, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution. It operates through game development and publishing, using in-house technology to create and distribute interactive entertainment software. Frontier Developments has one operating segment, being revenue from publishing games and revenue from other streams such as royalties and licensing. The majority of revenue is generated from Publishing revenue.
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