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ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM-4.6 Mil.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 was RM-15.6 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).
* 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Change In Working Capital Chart
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Change In Working Capital Calculation
Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-15.6 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.
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 RM-15.6 Mil mean?
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) has a Change In Working Capital of RM-15.6 Mil as of May. 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Change In Working Capital too high?
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Change In Working Capital is RM-15.6 Mil. Overall, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Change In Working Capital compare to LIN and SHW?
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Change In Working Capital of RM-15.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Chemicals 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Change In Working Capital is RM-15.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.17, compared to a current price of RM0.18 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is RM-15.6 Mil. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100), the current Change In Working Capital is RM-15.6 Mil as of May. 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.18 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.17.
GuruFocus considers ES Ceramics Technology Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0100:
Change In Working Capital: RM-15.6 Mil
GF Value™: RM0.17 vs. price of RM0.18 (2.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0100 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its holding, the company manufactures and distributes ceramic hand formers. Its product offerings include examination formers, surgical formers, household formers, and breathing bags and balloons. The formers are for continuous industrial use under heavy-duty conditions, to withstand the complex processes involving heat and chemicals to produce gloves. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia. Its segments include Investing, Glove equipment, and Construction, of which the Construction segment derives the maximum revenue. The Construction segment is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of chemical products and construction materials, including readymix concrete.
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