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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