Topps Tiles (CHIX:TPTL) Change In Working Capital: £-1.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:TPTL Topps Tiles PLC CHIX:TPTL
48 GF Score
Price £0.35
GF Value £0.45
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Topps Tiles Change In Working Capital?

Topps Tiles CHIX:TPTL -2.75% 48 Change In Working Capital is £-1.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:TPTL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Topps Tiles's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £-4.2 Mil.

Topps Tiles's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 was £-0.6 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).


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Topps Tiles 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.

Topps Tiles Change In Working Capital Chart

Topps Tiles Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Change In Working Capital
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Topps Tiles Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Topps Tiles 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 £-1.2 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 £-1.2 Mil mean?
Topps Tiles (CHIX:TPTL) has a Change In Working Capital of £-1.2 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 Topps Tiles.
Is Topps Tiles' Change In Working Capital too high?
Topps Tiles' current Change In Working Capital is £-1.2 Mil. Overall, Topps Tiles has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Topps Tiles' Change In Working Capital compare to HD and LOW?
Topps Tiles' Change In Working Capital of £-1.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Topps Tiles. Topps Tiles's current Change In Working Capital is £-1.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Topps Tiles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Topps Tiles (CHIX:TPTL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.45, compared to a current price of £0.35 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is £-1.2 Mil. Topps Tiles' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 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 Topps Tiles (CHIX:TPTL), the current Change In Working Capital is £-1.2 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 Topps Tiles (CHIX:TPTL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Topps Tiles stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.35 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.45. GuruFocus considers Topps Tiles to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:TPTL:

  • Change In Working Capital: £-1.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: £0.45 vs. price of £0.35 (21.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Topps Tiles Business Description

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Address Thorpe Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicestershire, GBR, LE19 1SU
Topps Tiles PLC is a tile and flooring retailer in the UK. The company focuses on selling ceramic and porcelain tiles, natural stone, and related products for homes and businesses. It offers products such as bathroom tiles, kitchen tiles, floor tiles, wall tiles, mosaic tiles, natural stone, and other tools and essentials. The company operates in the UK, the EU, and the rest of the world, and generates the majority of its revenue from sales in the UK.
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