ATRA (Atara Biotherapeutics) Change In Working Capital: $-9.90 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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ATRA Atara Biotherapeutics Inc ATRA
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Price $9.19
GF Value $0.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Atara Biotherapeutics Change In Working Capital?

Atara Biotherapeutics ATRA -2.03% 22 Change In Working Capital is $-9.90 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ATRA with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Atara Biotherapeutics's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.70 Mil.

Atara Biotherapeutics's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-104.74 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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Atara Biotherapeutics Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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Atara Biotherapeutics Annual Data
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Atara Biotherapeutics Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-9.90 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 $-9.90 Mil mean?
Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) has a Change In Working Capital of $-9.90 Mil as of Jun. 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 Atara Biotherapeutics.
Is Atara Biotherapeutics' Change In Working Capital too high?
Atara Biotherapeutics' current Change In Working Capital is $-9.90 Mil. Overall, Atara Biotherapeutics has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atara Biotherapeutics' Change In Working Capital compare to ICCC and FBIO?
Atara Biotherapeutics' Change In Working Capital of $-9.90 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Biotechnology 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 Atara Biotherapeutics. Atara Biotherapeutics's current Change In Working Capital is $-9.90 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atara Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.47, compared to a current price of $9.19 — trading 1855.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is $-9.90 Mil. Atara Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 5 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 Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA), the current Change In Working Capital is $-9.90 Mil as of Jun. 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 Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atara Biotherapeutics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.19 is trading 1855.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.47. GuruFocus considers Atara Biotherapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ATRA:

  • Change In Working Capital: $-9.90 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.47 vs. price of $9.19 (1855.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 22/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Atara Biotherapeutics Business Description

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Atara Biotherapeutics Inc operates in the United States healthcare sector. It focuses on developing transformative therapies for patients with serious diseases, including solid tumors, hematologic cancers, and autoimmune diseases. It operates and manages business as one operating and reportable segment which is the business of developing therapeutics. The company's product candidates comprise Tab-cel, ATA3431, and ATA3219.
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