Operating
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
Ametek Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital increased by 198.5% to $51.99M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 23.2%, from $42.20M to $51.99M. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
A positive value indicates cash generation through efficient working capital management, while a negative value indicates cash tied up in operations.
Detailed definition
This metric aggregates changes in working capital components, such as accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payab...
Peer comparison
Highly comparable across all sectors; a key indicator of operational efficiency and cash conversion cycle health.
Metric ID:
operating_increase_decrease_in_operating_capitalHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $45.22M | $2.45M | $138.90M | $107.06M | $53.35M | -$4.88M | $56.51M | -$78.89M | -$816.00K | $41.96M | -$61.82M | $42.20M | $78.91M | $17.42M | $51.99M |
| QoQ Change | — | -94.6% | >999% | -22.9% | -50.2% | -109.2% | >999% | -239.6% | +99.0% | >999% | -247.3% | +168.3% | +87.0% | -77.9% | +198.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +136.7% | >999% | -103.5% | -47.2% | -247.9% | +83.3% | -25.7% | +21.6% | >999% | +88.0% | +128.2% | +23.2% |
Range-$78.89M – $138.90M
CAGR+4.1%
Avg YoY Growth+617.1%
Median YoY Growth+53.2%
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ametek's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital?
- Ametek (AME) reported adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital of $51.99M in Q1 2026.
- How has Ametek's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital changed year-over-year?
- Ametek's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital increased by 23.2% year-over-year, from $42.20M to $51.99M.
- What does adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital mean?
- The net cash impact of changes in day-to-day working capital items.