Packaging Industries (Malawi) (MSW:PIM) Change In Working Capital: MWK0.00 Mil (TTM As of . 20)

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What is Packaging Industries (Malawi) Change In Working Capital?

Packaging Industries (Malawi) MSW:PIM Change In Working Capital is MWK0.00 Mil as of . 20.

Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s change in working capital for the quarter that ended in . 20 was MWK0.00 Mil.

Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 was MWK0.00 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).

Packaging Industries (Malawi) Change In Working Capital Related Terms

Packaging Industries (Malawi) Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Packaging Industries (Malawi)'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.

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Packaging Industries (Malawi) Change In Working Capital Calculation

For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in . 20 was MWK0.00 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 MWK0.00 Mil mean?
Packaging Industries (Malawi) (MSW:PIM) has a Change In Working Capital of MWK0.00 Mil as of . 20. 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 Packaging Industries (Malawi).
Is Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s Change In Working Capital too high?
Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s current Change In Working Capital is MWK0.00 Mil.
How does Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s Change In Working Capital compare to ?
Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s Change In Working Capital of MWK0.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest 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 a Forest Products company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Forest 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 Packaging Industries (Malawi). Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s current Change In Working Capital is MWK0.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Packaging Industries (Malawi) stock overvalued right now?
Packaging Industries (Malawi) (MSW:PIM) has a current Change In Working Capital of MWK0.00 Mil. The current Change In Working Capital is MWK0.00 Mil. 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 Packaging Industries (Malawi) (MSW:PIM), the current Change In Working Capital is MWK0.00 Mil as of . 20. 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.

Packaging Industries (Malawi) Business Description

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Address Makata Heavy Industrial, Blantyre 3, Chichiri, MWI, 30533
Packaging Industries (Malawi) Ltd is paper packaging company. Its customers include Unilever Malawi (Pvt) Ltd, Limbe Leaf Tobacco Company, Chibuku Products, Lafarge Cement and local companies such as Universal Industries, Candlex and Southern Bottlers.