Investing Dictionary
Company Health

What is Working Capital?

A company's short-term financial cushion

Full Explanation

Working capital = current assets − current liabilities. It shows whether a company can cover its short-term bills. Positive = fine. Negative = potential cash crunch ahead.

Pro Tip

Companies can be profitable on paper but still run out of cash. Working capital reveals this.

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