Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK) Change In Working Capital: R-234 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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JSE:LSK Lesaka Technologies Inc JSE:LSK
79 GF Score
Price R74.00
GF Value R74.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Lesaka Technologies Change In Working Capital?

Lesaka Technologies JSE:LSK -3.90% 79 Change In Working Capital is R-234 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:LSK with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of R74.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Lesaka Technologies's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R26 Mil.

Lesaka Technologies's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 was R-68 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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Lesaka Technologies 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.

Lesaka Technologies Change In Working Capital Chart

Lesaka Technologies Annual Data
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Lesaka Technologies Quarterly Data
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Lesaka Technologies Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-234 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 R-234 Mil mean?
Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK) has a Change In Working Capital of R-234 Mil as of Jun. 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 Lesaka Technologies.
Is Lesaka Technologies' Change In Working Capital too high?
Lesaka Technologies' current Change In Working Capital is R-234 Mil. Overall, Lesaka Technologies has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lesaka Technologies' Change In Working Capital compare to GRRR and SUPX?
Lesaka Technologies' Change In Working Capital of R-234 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Software 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 Lesaka Technologies. Lesaka Technologies's current Change In Working Capital is R-234 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lesaka Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R74.45, compared to a current price of R74.00 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is R-234 Mil. Lesaka Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK), the current Change In Working Capital is R-234 Mil as of Jun. 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 Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lesaka Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R74.00 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R74.45. GuruFocus considers Lesaka Technologies to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:LSK:

  • Change In Working Capital: R-234 Mil
  • GF Value™: R74.45 vs. price of R74.00 (0.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Lesaka Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges LSAK:USA
Address Corner Jan Smuts Avenue and Bolton Road, President Place, 4th Floor, Rosebank, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Lesaka Technologies Inc provides payment solutions, transaction processing solutions, and financial technologies. The company operates three reportable segments: Merchant, Consumer and Enterprise. Merchant, which focuses on both formal and informal sector merchants. Consumer, which focuses on individuals who have historically been excluded from traditional financial services and to whom it offers transactional accounts (banking), insurance, lending (short-term loans), payments solutions and various value-added services; and Enterprise, which comprises large-scale corporate and government organizations, including but not limited to banks, mobile network operators (MNOs) and municipalities, and, through Recharger, landlords utilizing Recharger's prepaid electricity metering solution.
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