Inspecs Group (LSE:SPEC) Change In Working Capital: £-7.3 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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LSE:SPEC Inspecs Group PLC LSE:SPEC
44 GF Score
Price £0.96
GF Value £0.59
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Inspecs Group Change In Working Capital?

Inspecs Group LSE:SPEC 44 Change In Working Capital is £-7.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:SPEC with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Inspecs Group's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £-9.7 Mil.

Inspecs Group's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was £-7.3 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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Inspecs Group 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.

Inspecs Group Change In Working Capital Chart

Inspecs Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.32 -4.77 0.07 -2.42 -7.31

Inspecs Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Inspecs Group 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 £-7.3 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 £-7.3 Mil mean?
Inspecs Group (LSE:SPEC) has a Change In Working Capital of £-7.3 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 Inspecs Group.
Is Inspecs Group's Change In Working Capital too high?
Inspecs Group's current Change In Working Capital is £-7.3 Mil. Overall, Inspecs Group has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inspecs Group's Change In Working Capital compare to ISRG and BDX?
Inspecs Group's Change In Working Capital of £-7.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Inspecs Group. Inspecs Group's current Change In Working Capital is £-7.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inspecs Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspecs Group (LSE:SPEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.59, compared to a current price of £0.96 — trading 62.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is £-7.3 Mil. Inspecs Group's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 6 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 Inspecs Group (LSE:SPEC), the current Change In Working Capital is £-7.3 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.

Is Inspecs Group (LSE:SPEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspecs Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.96 is trading 62.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.59. GuruFocus considers Inspecs Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SPEC:

  • Change In Working Capital: £-7.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: £0.59 vs. price of £0.96 (62.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Inspecs Group Business Description

Address Upper Bristol Road, 7-10 Kelso Place, Bath, Somerset, GBR, BA1 3AU
Inspecs Group PLC is a designer and manufacturer of eyewear frames and accessories. The customers of the company include optical and Non-optical retailers, distributors, and independent opticians. The company operations are spread across the United Kingdom, Europe (excluding the UK), South America, North America, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Its eyewear brands include Superdry, Titanflex, O'Neill, Brendel, Humphreys, Marc O'Polo, and among others. The reporting segments of the company are Frames and Optics product distribution which derives maximum revenue, and Manufacturing includes OEM and manufacturing distribution segment.
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