MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM) Change In Working Capital: ₱-600 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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PHS:MM MerryMart Consumer Corp PHS:MM
74 GF Score
Price ₱0.44
GF Value ₱1.12
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is MerryMart Consumer Change In Working Capital?

MerryMart Consumer PHS:MM 74 Change In Working Capital is ₱-600 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:MM with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

MerryMart Consumer's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-118 Mil.

MerryMart Consumer's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 was ₱-193 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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MerryMart Consumer Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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* 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.

MerryMart Consumer Change In Working Capital Chart

MerryMart Consumer Annual Data
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Change In Working Capital
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MerryMart Consumer Quarterly Data
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MerryMart Consumer Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₱-600 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 ₱-600 Mil mean?
MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM) has a Change In Working Capital of ₱-600 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 MerryMart Consumer.
Is MerryMart Consumer's Change In Working Capital too high?
MerryMart Consumer's current Change In Working Capital is ₱-600 Mil. Overall, MerryMart Consumer has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MerryMart Consumer's Change In Working Capital compare to KR and SFM?
MerryMart Consumer's Change In Working Capital of ₱-600 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 MerryMart Consumer. MerryMart Consumer's current Change In Working Capital is ₱-600 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MerryMart Consumer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.12, compared to a current price of ₱0.44 — trading 61.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is ₱-600 Mil. MerryMart Consumer's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM), the current Change In Working Capital is ₱-600 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.

Is MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MerryMart Consumer stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱0.44 is trading 61.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.12. GuruFocus considers MerryMart Consumer to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PHS:MM:

  • Change In Working Capital: ₱-600 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₱1.12 vs. price of ₱0.44 (61.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 9 warning signs

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

MerryMart Consumer Business Description

Address DD Meridian Park Corner Macapagal Avenue and Edsa Extension, 9th Floor, Tower 1, DoubleDragon Plaza, Bay Area, Pasay, PHL, 1302
MerryMart Consumer Corp is an emerging consumer-focused retail company. It is engaged in the operation of retail stores in the supermarket and household essentials category. It operates through Four divisions namely, MerryMart Grocery; MerryMart Market; and MerryMart Store, MerryMart Wholesale. It generates revenues from trading and selling goods and consumer products on a wholesale or retail basis.
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