IDWM (IDW Media Holdings) Change In Working Capital: $-2.59 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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Price $32.55
GF Value $20.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is IDW Media Holdings Change In Working Capital?

IDW Media Holdings IDWM 48 Change In Working Capital is $-2.59 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates IDWM with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

IDW Media Holdings's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.78 Mil.

IDW Media Holdings's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 was $-1.97 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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IDW Media Holdings 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.

IDW Media Holdings Change In Working Capital Chart

IDW Media Holdings Annual Data
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Change In Working Capital
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IDW Media Holdings Quarterly Data
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IDW Media Holdings Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.59 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 $-2.59 Mil mean?
IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) has a Change In Working Capital of $-2.59 Mil as of Apr. 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 IDW Media Holdings.
Is IDW Media Holdings' Change In Working Capital too high?
IDW Media Holdings' current Change In Working Capital is $-2.59 Mil. Overall, IDW Media Holdings has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDW Media Holdings' Change In Working Capital compare to EDUC and TNMG?
IDW Media Holdings' Change In Working Capital of $-2.59 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Media - Diversified 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 IDW Media Holdings. IDW Media Holdings's current Change In Working Capital is $-2.59 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDW Media Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.41, compared to a current price of $32.55 — trading 59.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is $-2.59 Mil. IDW Media Holdings' 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 IDW Media Holdings (IDWM), the current Change In Working Capital is $-2.59 Mil as of Apr. 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 IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDW Media Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $32.55 is trading 59.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.41. GuruFocus considers IDW Media Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IDWM:

  • Change In Working Capital: $-2.59 Mil
  • GF Value™: $20.41 vs. price of $32.55 (59.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs

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


IDW Media Holdings Business Description

Address 14144 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 210, Sherman Oaks, Los Angles, CA, USA, 91423
IDW Media Holdings Inc is a diversified media company with operations in publishing, television entertainment, and media distribution. Its segments include IDW Publishing (IDWP), which creates comic books, graphic novels, digital content, and games; and IDW Entertainment (IDWE), which operates as a production company & studio that develops and produces content and formats for international platforms and services. Maximum of revenue is from IDWP segment.
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