MLSPF (Melrose Industries) Change In Working Capital: $-444 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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MLSPF Melrose Industries PLC MLSPF
67 GF Score
Price $6.79
GF Value $8.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Melrose Industries Change In Working Capital?

Melrose Industries MLSPF +3.75% 67 Change In Working Capital is $-444 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MLSPF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Melrose Industries's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-331 Mil.

Melrose Industries's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-481 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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Melrose Industries Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Melrose Industries'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.

Melrose Industries Change In Working Capital Chart

Melrose Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Working Capital
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Melrose Industries Semi-Annual Data
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Melrose Industries 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 $-444 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 $-444 Mil mean?
Melrose Industries (MLSPF) has a Change In Working Capital of $-444 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 Melrose Industries.
Is Melrose Industries' Change In Working Capital too high?
Melrose Industries' current Change In Working Capital is $-444 Mil. Overall, Melrose Industries has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melrose Industries' Change In Working Capital compare to GEV and ETN?
Melrose Industries' Change In Working Capital of $-444 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Industrial Products 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 Melrose Industries. Melrose Industries's current Change In Working Capital is $-444 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melrose Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melrose Industries (MLSPF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.73, compared to a current price of $6.79 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is $-444 Mil. Melrose Industries' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Melrose Industries (MLSPF), the current Change In Working Capital is $-444 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 Melrose Industries (MLSPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melrose Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.79 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.73. GuruFocus considers Melrose Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MLSPF:

  • Change In Working Capital: $-444 Mil
  • GF Value™: $8.73 vs. price of $6.79 (22.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

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Melrose Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges MROl:UKMRO:UK27M:Germany
Address 5 Stratton Street, Stratton House, 1st Floor, London, GBR, W1J 8LA
Melrose Industries is a UK-based company that manufactures engines and structures products for all major OEMs across civil and defense markets. The company employs 13,032 people and generates approximately 75% of its revenue from the civil market, manufacturing engines and structures for major OEMs in both civil and defense sectors.In the civil market, the company operates in 90% of existing fleets in service and is a demonstrator partner in the GTF and CFM RISE next-generation engines for narrow-body aircraft.
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