MTST (MetaStat) Change In Working Capital: $0.17 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2018)

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What is MetaStat Change In Working Capital?

MetaStat MTST Change In Working Capital is $0.17 Mil as of Feb. 2018.

MetaStat's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2018 was $0.21 Mil.

MetaStat's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2018 was $0.17 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).

MetaStat Change In Working Capital Related Terms

MetaStat Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MetaStat'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.

MetaStat Change In Working Capital Chart

MetaStat Annual Data
Trend Feb09 Feb10 Feb11 Feb12 Feb13 Feb14 Feb15 Feb16 Feb17 Feb18
Change In Working Capital
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MetaStat Quarterly Data
May13 Aug13 Nov13 Feb14 May14 Aug14 Nov14 Feb15 May15 Aug15 Nov15 Feb16 May16 Aug16 Nov16 Feb17 May17 Aug17 Nov17 Feb18
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MetaStat Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2018 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.17 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 $0.17 Mil mean?
MetaStat (MTST) has a Change In Working Capital of $0.17 Mil as of Feb. 2018. 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 MetaStat.
Is MetaStat's Change In Working Capital too high?
MetaStat's current Change In Working Capital is $0.17 Mil.
How does MetaStat's Change In Working Capital compare to OBMP and NSPX?
MetaStat's Change In Working Capital of $0.17 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Biotechnology 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 MetaStat. MetaStat's current Change In Working Capital is $0.17 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MetaStat stock overvalued right now?
MetaStat (MTST) has a current Change In Working Capital of $0.17 Mil. The current Change In Working Capital is $0.17 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 MetaStat (MTST), the current Change In Working Capital is $0.17 Mil as of Feb. 2018. 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.

MetaStat Business Description

Address 27 Drydock Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA, USA, 02210
MetaStat Inc is a us-based biotechnology company which focuses on discovering and developing personalized therapeutic (Rx) and diagnostic (Dx) treatment solutions for cancer patients. The company focuses on development programs of the novel therapeutic product candidates that target the Mena protein isoform whereas the Companion Diagnostics program is focused on developing companion tests to be used in combination with cancer drugs, that provide essential information for the safe and effective use of a corresponding drug or biological product to improve patient outcome. It also develops a prognostic diagnostic program which is focused on developing diagnostic tests that predict the risk of future metastasis in cancer patients following the initial treatment of their primary tumor.