PRPI (Perpetual Industries) Change In Working Capital: $-0.28 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2022)

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What is Perpetual Industries Change In Working Capital?

Perpetual Industries PRPI +0.03% Change In Working Capital is $-0.28 Mil as of Dec. 2022.

Perpetual Industries's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 was $-0.28 Mil.

Perpetual Industries's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 was $-0.28 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).

Perpetual Industries Change In Working Capital Related Terms

Perpetual Industries Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Perpetual Industries'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.

Perpetual Industries Change In Working Capital Chart

Perpetual Industries Annual Data
Trend Jul13 Jul14 Jul15 Dec21 Dec22
Change In Working Capital
0.35 0.21 -0.19 0.47 -0.28

Perpetual Industries Semi-Annual Data
Jul13 Jul14 Jul15 Dec21 Dec22
Change In Working Capital 0.35 0.21 -0.19 0.47 -0.28

Perpetual Industries 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 Dec. 2022 was $-0.28 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 $-0.28 Mil mean?
Perpetual Industries (PRPI) has a Change In Working Capital of $-0.28 Mil as of Dec. 2022. 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 Perpetual Industries.
Is Perpetual Industries' Change In Working Capital too high?
Perpetual Industries' current Change In Working Capital is $-0.28 Mil.
How does Perpetual Industries' Change In Working Capital compare to BRBL and JKSM?
Perpetual Industries' Change In Working Capital of $-0.28 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Industrial 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 Perpetual Industries. Perpetual Industries's current Change In Working Capital is $-0.28 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perpetual Industries stock overvalued right now?
Perpetual Industries (PRPI) has a current Change In Working Capital of $-0.28 Mil. The current Change In Working Capital is $-0.28 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 Perpetual Industries (PRPI), the current Change In Working Capital is $-0.28 Mil as of Dec. 2022. 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.

Perpetual Industries Business Description

Address 2193 Rotunda Drive, Auburn, IN, USA, 46706
Perpetual Industries Inc is a U.S.-based company focused on the growth and market expansion of its wholly owned subsidiary, The Worldwide Group, LLC, which operates as Worldwide Auctioneers, is a boutique auction firm specializing in the sale and acquisition of classic and vintage motorcars, generating its primary revenues through live and online auctions held across the United States. The company serves a clientele of automotive collectors and enthusiasts. Along with its auction events, the company offers a comprehensive suite of personalized services, including private car sales appraisals, collection management, estate planning, and asset consultancy.