TSYI (Terra Systems) Change In Working Capital: $0.05 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2011)

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What is Terra Systems Change In Working Capital?

Terra Systems TSYI -99.00% Change In Working Capital is $0.05 Mil as of Jun. 2011.

Terra Systems's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 was $0.05 Mil.

Terra Systems's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2007 was $0.24 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).

Terra Systems Change In Working Capital Related Terms

Terra Systems Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Terra Systems'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.

Terra Systems Change In Working Capital Chart

Terra Systems Annual Data
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Change In Working Capital
0.56 0.40 0.08 0.28 0.24

Terra Systems Quarterly Data
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Terra Systems Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2011 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.05 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 $0.05 Mil mean?
Terra Systems (TSYI) has a Change In Working Capital of $0.05 Mil as of Jun. 2011. 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 Terra Systems.
Is Terra Systems' Change In Working Capital too high?
Terra Systems' current Change In Working Capital is $0.05 Mil.
How does Terra Systems' Change In Working Capital compare to CHGI?
Terra Systems' Change In Working Capital of $0.05 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 Terra Systems. Terra Systems's current Change In Working Capital is $0.05 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Terra Systems stock overvalued right now?
Terra Systems (TSYI) has a current Change In Working Capital of $0.05 Mil. The current Change In Working Capital is $0.05 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 Terra Systems (TSYI), the current Change In Working Capital is $0.05 Mil as of Jun. 2011. 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.

Terra Systems Business Description

Address 7001 S 900 E, Suite 260, Midvale, UT, USA, 84070
Terra Systems Inc. is a development-stage company focused on the design and commercialization of pneumatic conveyance systems for handling bulk materials. Its technology is intended to move dry bulk solids through enclosed pipelines using air pressure or vacuum, an approach used across industries such as chemicals, plastics, food processing, minerals, and power generation to reduce spillage, dust, and manual handling compared with mechanical conveyors. As a development-stage enterprise, the company has historically prioritized research, engineering, prototyping, and testing of its conveyance equipment rather than large-scale manufacturing or recurring product sales. Its prospective customers are industrial processors and material handlers seeking efficient bulk-transfer solutions. Revenue, to the extent generated, would come from equipment sales, licensing, or engineering services tied to its conveyance technology. The company is based in the United States and targets domestic industrial markets, with potential expansion into international bulk-materials handling applications as its products mature.