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QinetiQ Group's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £8 Mil.
QinetiQ Group's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 was £-16 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).
QinetiQ Group Change In Working Capital Related Terms
QinetiQ Group Change In Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QinetiQ Group'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.
QinetiQ Group Change In Working Capital Calculation
Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-16 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 £-16 Mil mean?
QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) has a Change In Working Capital of £-16 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 QinetiQ Group.
Is QinetiQ Group's Change In Working Capital too high?
QinetiQ Group's current Change In Working Capital is £-16 Mil. Overall, QinetiQ Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QinetiQ Group's Change In Working Capital compare to SPCX and GE?
QinetiQ Group's Change In Working Capital of £-16 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 QinetiQ Group. QinetiQ Group's current Change In Working Capital is £-16 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QinetiQ Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.68, compared to a current price of £5.40 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is £-16 Mil. QinetiQ Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL), the current Change In Working Capital is £-16 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.40 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.68.
GuruFocus considers QinetiQ Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:QQL:
Change In Working Capital: £-16 Mil
GF Value™: £4.68 vs. price of £5.40 (15.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:QQL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QinetiQ Group PLC is a company operating in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Its operating segments are EMEA Services, and Global Solutions. It generates majority of revenue from EMES Services. EMEA Services provides technical assurance, test and evaluation and training services, underpinned by long-term contracts. EMEA Services comprises business units which are not considered reportable segments as defined UK Defence, UK Intelligence and the Australia sector. Global Solutions combines all other business units not aggregated within EMEA Services. It has presence in United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (US), Australia, Home countries, Europe, and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from Home countries.
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