Mercantile Ports and Logistics (LSE:MPL) Change In Working Capital: £0.77 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Mercantile Ports and Logistics Change In Working Capital?

Mercantile Ports and Logistics LSE:MPL -3.23% Change In Working Capital is £0.77 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Mercantile Ports and Logistics's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £-4.44 Mil.

Mercantile Ports and Logistics's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.77 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).

Mercantile Ports and Logistics Change In Working Capital Related Terms

Mercantile Ports and Logistics Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercantile Ports and Logistics'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.

Mercantile Ports and Logistics Change In Working Capital Chart

Mercantile Ports and Logistics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Working Capital
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Mercantile Ports and Logistics Semi-Annual Data
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Mercantile Ports and Logistics Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.77 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 £0.77 Mil mean?
Mercantile Ports and Logistics (LSE:MPL) has a Change In Working Capital of £0.77 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Mercantile Ports and Logistics.
Is Mercantile Ports and Logistics' Change In Working Capital too high?
Mercantile Ports and Logistics' current Change In Working Capital is £0.77 Mil.
How does Mercantile Ports and Logistics' Change In Working Capital compare to competitors?
Mercantile Ports and Logistics' Change In Working Capital of £0.77 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Transportation 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 Mercantile Ports and Logistics. Mercantile Ports and Logistics's current Change In Working Capital is £0.77 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercantile Ports and Logistics stock overvalued right now?
Mercantile Ports and Logistics (LSE:MPL) has a current Change In Working Capital of £0.77 Mil. The current Change In Working Capital is £0.77 Mil. 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 Mercantile Ports and Logistics (LSE:MPL), the current Change In Working Capital is £0.77 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Mercantile Ports and Logistics Business Description

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Mercantile Ports and Logistics Ltd develops, owns, and operates port and logistics facilities. The site of the company's first project is at Karanja Creek in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, where it intends to develop and operate a modern and efficient port and logistics complex. At the Karanja port, the company focuses on mid-stream discharge and loading of cargo while vessels wait at anchorage for a berth in JNPT, and coastal movement of cargoes, such as containers, cement, and other break-bulk cargo, which typically ply in smaller vessels. The company has only one operating and geographic segment, being the project on hand in India. The company generates the majority of its revenue from lease income operations.