MERFF (Merafe Resources) Change In Working Capital: $49.9 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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MERFF Merafe Resources Ltd MERFF
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Price $0.22
GF Value $0.18
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What is Merafe Resources Change In Working Capital?

Merafe Resources MERFF 85 Change In Working Capital is $49.9 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MERFF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.18. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Merafe Resources's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $24.8 Mil.

Merafe Resources's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-14.4 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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Merafe Resources 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.

Merafe Resources Change In Working Capital Chart

Merafe Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Working Capital
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Merafe Resources Semi-Annual Data
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Merafe Resources 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 $49.9 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 $49.9 Mil mean?
Merafe Resources (MERFF) has a Change In Working Capital of $49.9 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 Merafe Resources.
Is Merafe Resources' Change In Working Capital too high?
Merafe Resources' current Change In Working Capital is $49.9 Mil. Overall, Merafe Resources has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Merafe Resources' Change In Working Capital compare to competitors?
Merafe Resources' Change In Working Capital of $49.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Merafe Resources. Merafe Resources's current Change In Working Capital is $49.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Merafe Resources stock overvalued right now?
Merafe Resources (MERFF) has a current Change In Working Capital of $49.9 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.18, compared to a current price of $0.22 — trading 20.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is $49.9 Mil. Merafe Resources' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Merafe Resources (MERFF), the current Change In Working Capital is $49.9 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 Merafe Resources (MERFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merafe Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.22 is trading 20.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.18.

Key valuation signals for MERFF:

  • Change In Working Capital: $49.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.18 vs. price of $0.22 (20.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Merafe Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges MRF:South AfricaRZT:Germany
Address 35 Ballyclare Drive, Building B, 2nd Floor, Ballyoaks Office Park, Bryanston, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2191
Merafe Resources Ltd through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Merafe Ferrochrome and Mining Proprietary Limited, participates in chrome mining and the beneficiation of chrome ore into ferrochrome. The Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture (Venture) operates five ferrochrome smelters, twenty-two ferrochrome furnaces, and nine mines, situated in the North-West, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa. The company has operating mines namel Marikana West; and Kroondal Gemini. The Group has one reportable segment being the mining and beneficiation of chrome ore into ferrochrome and associated minerals. Geographically, it has its presence in Africa, Americas, Asia, China, Indonesia, Other Asia, and Europe.
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