ASAIY (Sendas Distribuidora) Change In Working Capital: $-584 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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ASAIY Sendas Distribuidora SA ASAIY
82 GF Score
Price $7.86
GF Value $10.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sendas Distribuidora Change In Working Capital?

Sendas Distribuidora ASAIY +2.12% 82 Change In Working Capital is $-584 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASAIY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Sendas Distribuidora's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-453 Mil.

Sendas Distribuidora's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-241 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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Sendas Distribuidora Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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Sendas Distribuidora Annual Data
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Change In Working Capital
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Sendas Distribuidora Quarterly Data
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Sendas Distribuidora Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-584 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 $-584 Mil mean?
Sendas Distribuidora (ASAIY) has a Change In Working Capital of $-584 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 Sendas Distribuidora.
Is Sendas Distribuidora's Change In Working Capital too high?
Sendas Distribuidora's current Change In Working Capital is $-584 Mil. Overall, Sendas Distribuidora has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sendas Distribuidora's Change In Working Capital compare to KR and SFM?
Sendas Distribuidora's Change In Working Capital of $-584 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Sendas Distribuidora. Sendas Distribuidora's current Change In Working Capital is $-584 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sendas Distribuidora stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sendas Distribuidora (ASAIY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.25, compared to a current price of $7.86 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is $-584 Mil. Sendas Distribuidora's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Sendas Distribuidora (ASAIY), the current Change In Working Capital is $-584 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 Sendas Distribuidora (ASAIY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sendas Distribuidora stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.86 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.25. GuruFocus considers Sendas Distribuidora to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASAIY:

  • Change In Working Capital: $-584 Mil
  • GF Value™: $10.25 vs. price of $7.86 (23.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Sendas Distribuidora Business Description

Other Exchanges ASAI3:Brazil
Address Avenida Ayrton Senna, No. 6,000, Lote 2, Pal 48959, Anexo A, Jacarepagua, Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 22775-005
Sendas Distribuidora SA is involved in the consumer goods business. Its cash and carry operations involve sales of items of grocery, food, perishable, beverage, wrapping, hygiene, and cleaning products, among others. Its customers include prepared food retailers (including restaurants, pizzerias, and snack bars), end-users (including schools, small businesses, religious institutions, hospitals, and hotels), conventional retailers such as grocery stores and neighborhood supermarkets, and individuals. Its stores are located throughout Brazilian states.
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