Quest Laboratories (NSE:QUESTLAB) Change In Working Capital: ₹-244 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Quest Laboratories Change In Working Capital?

Quest Laboratories NSE:QUESTLAB +2.47% 52 Change In Working Capital is ₹-244 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:QUESTLAB with a GF Score™ of 52/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Quest Laboratories's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-186 Mil.

Quest Laboratories's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-244 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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Quest Laboratories 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.

Quest Laboratories Change In Working Capital Chart

Quest Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Change In Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -27.84 -21.73 -83.29 -352.30 -243.83

Quest Laboratories Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Change In Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 21.54 0.00 0.00 -58.02 -185.81
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Quest Laboratories Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹-244 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 ₹-244 Mil mean?
Quest Laboratories (NSE:QUESTLAB) has a Change In Working Capital of ₹-244 Mil as of Mar. 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 Quest Laboratories.
Is Quest Laboratories' Change In Working Capital too high?
Quest Laboratories' current Change In Working Capital is ₹-244 Mil. Overall, Quest Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quest Laboratories' Change In Working Capital compare to LLY and JNJ?
Quest Laboratories' Change In Working Capital of ₹-244 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Quest Laboratories. Quest Laboratories's current Change In Working Capital is ₹-244 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quest Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Quest Laboratories (NSE:QUESTLAB) has a current Change In Working Capital of ₹-244 Mil. The current Change In Working Capital is ₹-244 Mil. Quest Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Quest Laboratories (NSE:QUESTLAB), the current Change In Working Capital is ₹-244 Mil as of Mar. 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.

Quest Laboratories Business Description

Address Sector III, Plot No. 45, Pithampur Industrial Area, Opposite Kissan Pipe Unit 4, District Dhar, Pithampur, Dhar, MP, IND, 454775
Quest Laboratories Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing pharmaceutical formulations across a broad spectrum, including antibiotics, antimalarials, antispasmodics, anti-inflammatories, antiemetics, respiratory medications, diabetes treatments, antidepressants, and more. It produces various products, comprising ethical drugs, generic drugs, and over-the-counter drugs, and is also available in various forms such as tablets, liquid orals, oral dry powders, oral powders (ORS), ointments, and external liquids, among others. The company operates in a single segment of Drugs and Chemicals.
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