SOLE (Sole Elite Group) Change In Working Capital: $-0.17 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2014)

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What is Sole Elite Group Change In Working Capital?

Sole Elite Group SOLE Change In Working Capital is $-0.17 Mil as of Dec. 2014.

Sole Elite Group's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was $-0.17 Mil.

Sole Elite Group's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 was $-0.17 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).

Sole Elite Group Change In Working Capital Related Terms

Sole Elite Group Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sole Elite Group'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.

Sole Elite Group Change In Working Capital Chart

Sole Elite Group Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14
Change In Working Capital
-4.04 4.01 -0.17

Sole Elite Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec12 Dec13 Dec14
Change In Working Capital -4.04 4.01 -0.17

Sole Elite Group 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. 2014 was $-0.17 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 $-0.17 Mil mean?
Sole Elite Group (SOLE) has a Change In Working Capital of $-0.17 Mil as of Dec. 2014. 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 Sole Elite Group.
Is Sole Elite Group's Change In Working Capital too high?
Sole Elite Group's current Change In Working Capital is $-0.17 Mil.
How does Sole Elite Group's Change In Working Capital compare to FORD and JCLY?
Sole Elite Group's Change In Working Capital of $-0.17 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Sole Elite Group. Sole Elite Group's current Change In Working Capital is $-0.17 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sole Elite Group stock overvalued right now?
Sole Elite Group (SOLE) has a current Change In Working Capital of $-0.17 Mil. The current Change In Working Capital is $-0.17 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 Sole Elite Group (SOLE), the current Change In Working Capital is $-0.17 Mil as of Dec. 2014. 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.

Sole Elite Group Business Description

Sole Elite Group Ltd was formed on December 10, 2014. The Company, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of designing, producing and selling shoe soles. It has four product lines: RB soles, MD soles, single color IP sole and dual color IP sole products. Its manufacturing facilities in China are located in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, which has a high concentration of footwear industry participants. Sports shoe soles are made of various materials, such as EVA, RB, PU, TPE, and TPU. The core materials of shoe soles are EVA and RB. The principal raw materials used in the production of its products are EVA, rubber, TPU, color dyes and other chemical additives. Its raw materials are sourced suppliers in the PRC located in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, which is close to its production facilities. It sells products to sportswear manufacturers that are based in China, including a number of companies in the athletic wear market, including Li-Ning, 361º, ERKE and Anta. It also sells products to OEM footwear companies for international athletic brands, such as Taiwan Ching Luh, which is an OEM footwear company that is a supplier to Adidas, Reebok, Mizuno and Under Armour in Asia. Customers use its products as components in the athletic footwear that it sells to end consumers, athletic wear companies and shoe distributors. Its customer includes Fujian Ching Luh Shoes Co., Ltd., which is an OEM footwear company that is a supplier to Adidas, Reebok, Mizuno and Under Armour. Its direct competition comes from various shoe sole production companies in China, such as Multi Sports Holding Ltd., Victory New Materials Limited Company, Fenghua SoleTech AG, Tai Ya Shoes Co., Ltd., Mao Tai (Fujian) Soles Co., Ltd. and Xing Quan International Sports Holdings Limited. It currently hold four PRC patents. The Company is subject to all China's national and local laws and regulations, including those related to environmental protection, foreign currency, property ownership and taxation.