UPC (Universe Pharmaceuticals) Change In Working Capital: $-10.82 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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UPC Universe Pharmaceuticals Inc UPC
54 GF Score
Price $5.34
GF Value $2.78
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Universe Pharmaceuticals Change In Working Capital?

Universe Pharmaceuticals UPC +1.71% 54 Change In Working Capital is $-10.82 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates UPC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Universe Pharmaceuticals's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.98 Mil.

Universe Pharmaceuticals's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 was $-2.27 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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Universe Pharmaceuticals Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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* 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.

Universe Pharmaceuticals Change In Working Capital Chart

Universe Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Change In Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -12.69 6.60 5.67 -2.06 -2.27

Universe Pharmaceuticals Semi-Annual Data
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Universe Pharmaceuticals Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-10.82 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 $-10.82 Mil mean?
Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) has a Change In Working Capital of $-10.82 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals.
Is Universe Pharmaceuticals' Change In Working Capital too high?
Universe Pharmaceuticals' current Change In Working Capital is $-10.82 Mil. Overall, Universe Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universe Pharmaceuticals' Change In Working Capital compare to NPHC and CBIH?
Universe Pharmaceuticals' Change In Working Capital of $-10.82 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals. Universe Pharmaceuticals's current Change In Working Capital is $-10.82 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universe Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.78, compared to a current price of $5.34 — trading 92.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is $-10.82 Mil. Universe Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC), the current Change In Working Capital is $-10.82 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.34 is trading 92.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.78. GuruFocus considers Universe Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UPC:

  • Change In Working Capital: $-10.82 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.78 vs. price of $5.34 (92.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Universe Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 265 Jingjiu Avenue, Jinggangshan Economic & Technological Development Zone, Jiangxi, Ji’an, CHN, 343100
Universe Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of traditional Chinese medicine derivatives products targeting the elderly with the goal of addressing their physical conditions in the ageing process and promoting their general well-being. The company also sells biomedical drugs, medical instruments, Traditional Chinese Medicine Pieces, and dietary supplements manufactured by third-party pharmaceutical companies. Its products are under two categories namely treatment and relief for common chronic health conditions in the elderly designed to achieve physical wellness and longevity (Chronic Condition Treatments), and cold and flu medications.
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