HSBC Bank Malta (MAL:HSB) Change In Working Capital: €-3.8 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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MAL:HSB HSBC Bank Malta PLC MAL:HSB
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GF Value €1.43
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is HSBC Bank Malta Change In Working Capital?

HSBC Bank Malta MAL:HSB 50 Change In Working Capital is €-3.8 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MAL:HSB with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

HSBC Bank Malta's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €11.1 Mil.

HSBC Bank Malta's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.5 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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HSBC Bank Malta Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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* 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.

HSBC Bank Malta Change In Working Capital Chart

HSBC Bank Malta Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Working Capital
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HSBC Bank Malta Semi-Annual Data
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HSBC Bank Malta Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-3.8 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 €-3.8 Mil mean?
HSBC Bank Malta (MAL:HSB) has a Change In Working Capital of €-3.8 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 HSBC Bank Malta.
Is HSBC Bank Malta's Change In Working Capital too high?
HSBC Bank Malta's current Change In Working Capital is €-3.8 Mil. Overall, HSBC Bank Malta has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HSBC Bank Malta's Change In Working Capital compare to USB and PNC?
HSBC Bank Malta's Change In Working Capital of €-3.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Banks 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 HSBC Bank Malta. HSBC Bank Malta's current Change In Working Capital is €-3.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HSBC Bank Malta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSBC Bank Malta (MAL:HSB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.43, compared to a current price of €1.49 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is €-3.8 Mil. HSBC Bank Malta's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 HSBC Bank Malta (MAL:HSB), the current Change In Working Capital is €-3.8 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 HSBC Bank Malta (MAL:HSB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSBC Bank Malta stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.49 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.43. GuruFocus considers HSBC Bank Malta to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:HSB:

  • Change In Working Capital: €-3.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.43 vs. price of €1.49 (4.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs

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


HSBC Bank Malta Business Description

Address 116 Archbishop Street, Valletta, MLT, VLT 1444
HSBC Bank Malta PLC is a member of the HSBC Group. The Bank provides a comprehensive range of financial services designed to meet the expanding requirements of its large client base of personal and corporate customers. The company's operating segments include Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Markets. It derives maximum revenue from the Wealth and Personal Banking segment, which caters to individual customers, offering personal banking products (current and savings accounts, mortgages and personal loans, credit cards, debit cards, etc.) and wealth management services (insurance and investment products, asset management services, and financial planning services).
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