LION (Lionsgate Studios) Change In Working Capital: $-1,039 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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What is Lionsgate Studios Change In Working Capital?

Lionsgate Studios LION -1.21% 29 Change In Working Capital is $-1,039 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LION with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Lionsgate Studios's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-232 Mil.

Lionsgate Studios's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,077 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).

Lionsgate Studios Change In Working Capital Related Terms

Lionsgate Studios Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lionsgate Studios'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.

Lionsgate Studios Change In Working Capital Chart

Lionsgate Studios Annual Data
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Lionsgate Studios Quarterly Data
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Lionsgate Studios 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 $-1,039 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 $-1,039 Mil mean?
Lionsgate Studios (LION) has a Change In Working Capital of $-1,039 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 Lionsgate Studios.
Is Lionsgate Studios' Change In Working Capital too high?
Lionsgate Studios' current Change In Working Capital is $-1,039 Mil. Overall, Lionsgate Studios has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lionsgate Studios' Change In Working Capital compare to MANU and CNK?
Lionsgate Studios' Change In Working Capital of $-1,039 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 Lionsgate Studios. Lionsgate Studios's current Change In Working Capital is $-1,039 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lionsgate Studios stock overvalued right now?
Lionsgate Studios (LION) has a current Change In Working Capital of $-1,039 Mil. The current Change In Working Capital is $-1,039 Mil. Lionsgate Studios' overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 8 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 Lionsgate Studios (LION), the current Change In Working Capital is $-1,039 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.

Lionsgate Studios Business Description

Address 250 Howe Street, 20th Floor, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3R8
Lionsgate Studios Corp is a motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium subscription platform to bring a varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The group has two reportable business segments: the Motion Picture and Television Production reportable segments. Motion Picture consists of the development and production of feature films, the acquisition of North American and world-wide distribution rights. Television Production consists of the development, production, and world-wide distribution of television productions, including television series, television movies and mini-series, and non-fiction programming.
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