SIMPQ (Simply) Change In Working Capital: $1.29 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2022)

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What is Simply Change In Working Capital?

Simply SIMPQ 16 Change In Working Capital is $1.29 Mil as of Jan. 2022. GuruFocus rates SIMPQ with a GF Score™ of 16/100.

Simply's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2022 was $0.28 Mil.

Simply's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2022 was $1.29 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).

Simply Change In Working Capital Related Terms

Simply Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Simply'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.

Simply Change In Working Capital Chart

Simply Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Jan21 Jan22
Change In Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.03 0.88 7.86 4.63 1.29

Simply Quarterly Data
Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22
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Simply Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2022 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.29 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 $1.29 Mil mean?
Simply (SIMPQ) has a Change In Working Capital of $1.29 Mil as of Jan. 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 Simply.
Is Simply's Change In Working Capital too high?
Simply's current Change In Working Capital is $1.29 Mil. Overall, Simply has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simply's Change In Working Capital compare to HGGGQ and ORLY?
Simply's Change In Working Capital of $1.29 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 - Cyclical company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Simply. Simply's current Change In Working Capital is $1.29 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simply stock overvalued right now?
Simply (SIMPQ) has a current Change In Working Capital of $1.29 Mil. The current Change In Working Capital is $1.29 Mil. Simply's overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 Simply (SIMPQ), the current Change In Working Capital is $1.29 Mil as of Jan. 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.

Simply Business Description

Address 10801 NW 97th Street, Suite 09, Miami, FL, USA, 33178
Simply Inc through its subsidiary, operates a chain of retail electronics stores and is an authorized reseller of Apple products and other high-profile consumer electronic brands. It operates business in a single segment in the United States through its Simply Mac retail stores.
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