MESA (Mesa Air Group) Change In Working Capital: $-37.0 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)

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MESA Mesa Air Group Inc MESA
55 GF Score
Price $1.40
GF Value $13.88
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What is Mesa Air Group Change In Working Capital?

Mesa Air Group MESA 55 Change In Working Capital is $-37.0 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates MESA with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.88. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Mesa Air Group's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $0.0 Mil.

Mesa Air Group's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2024 was $13.5 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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Mesa Air 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.

Mesa Air Group Change In Working Capital Chart

Mesa Air Group Annual Data
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Change In Working Capital
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Mesa Air Group Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-37.0 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 $-37.0 Mil mean?
Mesa Air Group (MESA) has a Change In Working Capital of $-37.0 Mil as of Sep. 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 Mesa Air Group.
Is Mesa Air Group's Change In Working Capital too high?
Mesa Air Group's current Change In Working Capital is $-37.0 Mil. Overall, Mesa Air Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesa Air Group's Change In Working Capital compare to SNCY and ULCC?
Mesa Air Group's Change In Working Capital of $-37.0 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 Mesa Air Group. Mesa Air Group's current Change In Working Capital is $-37.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mesa Air Group stock overvalued right now?
Mesa Air Group (MESA) has a current Change In Working Capital of $-37.0 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.88, compared to a current price of $1.40 — trading 89.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is $-37.0 Mil. Mesa Air Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Mesa Air Group (MESA), the current Change In Working Capital is $-37.0 Mil as of Sep. 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 Mesa Air Group (MESA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Air Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.40 is trading 89.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.88.

Key valuation signals for MESA:

  • Change In Working Capital: $-37.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $13.88 vs. price of $1.40 (89.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Mesa Air Group Business Description

Address 410 North 44th Street, Suite 700, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85008
Mesa Air Group Inc is a regional air carrier providing scheduled passenger service. It provides services to the District of Columbia, Canada, Cuba, and Mexico, and cargo services out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Flights are operated as American Eagle, United Express, or DHL Express flights to the terms of capacity purchase agreements with American and United and a flight services agreement with DHL. The business has a presence in domestic hubs and cities, including Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, and Washington-Dulles, and other regions.
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