ABS-CBN (PHS:ABS) Change In Working Capital: ₱695 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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PHS:ABS ABS-CBN Corp PHS:ABS
38 GF Score
Price ₱3.65
GF Value ₱3.15
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is ABS-CBN Change In Working Capital?

ABS-CBN PHS:ABS +2.82% 38 Change In Working Capital is ₱695 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:ABS with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱3.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

ABS-CBN's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₱933 Mil.

ABS-CBN's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was ₱-383 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).


ABS-CBN Change In Working Capital Related Terms


ABS-CBN Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ABS-CBN'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.

ABS-CBN Change In Working Capital Chart

ABS-CBN Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,211.55 1,844.10 1,025.31 -1,406.96 -383.13

ABS-CBN Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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ABS-CBN Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₱695 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 ₱695 Mil mean?
ABS-CBN (PHS:ABS) has a Change In Working Capital of ₱695 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 ABS-CBN.
Is ABS-CBN's Change In Working Capital too high?
ABS-CBN's current Change In Working Capital is ₱695 Mil. Overall, ABS-CBN has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABS-CBN's Change In Working Capital compare to NFLX and DIS?
ABS-CBN's Change In Working Capital of ₱695 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Media - Diversified 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 ABS-CBN. ABS-CBN's current Change In Working Capital is ₱695 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABS-CBN stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABS-CBN (PHS:ABS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱3.15, compared to a current price of ₱3.65 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is ₱695 Mil. ABS-CBN's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 4 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 ABS-CBN (PHS:ABS), the current Change In Working Capital is ₱695 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 ABS-CBN (PHS:ABS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABS-CBN stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱3.65 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱3.15. GuruFocus considers ABS-CBN to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:ABS:

  • Change In Working Capital: ₱695 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₱3.15 vs. price of ₱3.65 (15.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 4 warning signs

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


ABS-CBN Business Description

Address Mother Ignacia Street, Sgt. Esguerra Avenue Corner, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Diliman, Quezon City, QUE, PHL, 1100
ABS-CBN Corp is a media and entertainment company. It operates through two segments: Content Production and Distribution and Cable TV & Broadband. The Content Production and Distribution segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes entertainment, news, international distribution, movies, music, licensing and syndication, cable networks, digital platforms, live events, and talent management, covering content produced and distributed free TV, cable and satellite channels, online streaming and TVOD/SVOD platforms, and international syndication. The Cable TV & Broadband segment provides cable TV and broadband services through SKY Cable Corporation, offering home internet, pay TV, and bundled subscription plans. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Philippines.
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