AG Barr (CHIX:BAGL) Change In Working Capital: £-9.3 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)

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CHIX:BAGL AG Barr PLC CHIX:BAGL
88 GF Score
Price £6.03
GF Value £7.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is AG Barr Change In Working Capital?

AG Barr CHIX:BAGL +0.84% 88 Change In Working Capital is £-9.3 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BAGL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

AG Barr's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £10.0 Mil.

AG Barr's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 was £-9.3 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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AG Barr Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AG Barr's Change In Working Capital can be seen below:

* 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.

AG Barr Change In Working Capital Chart

AG Barr Annual Data
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AG Barr Semi-Annual Data
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AG Barr Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-9.3 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 £-9.3 Mil mean?
AG Barr (CHIX:BAGL) has a Change In Working Capital of £-9.3 Mil as of Jan. 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 AG Barr.
Is AG Barr's Change In Working Capital too high?
AG Barr's current Change In Working Capital is £-9.3 Mil. Overall, AG Barr has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AG Barr's Change In Working Capital compare to KO and PEP?
AG Barr's Change In Working Capital of £-9.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic 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 AG Barr. AG Barr's current Change In Working Capital is £-9.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AG Barr stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AG Barr (CHIX:BAGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.05, compared to a current price of £6.03 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is £-9.3 Mil. AG Barr's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 AG Barr (CHIX:BAGL), the current Change In Working Capital is £-9.3 Mil as of Jan. 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 AG Barr (CHIX:BAGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AG Barr stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £6.03 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £7.05. GuruFocus considers AG Barr to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BAGL:

  • Change In Working Capital: £-9.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: £7.05 vs. price of £6.03 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs

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


AG Barr Business Description

Other Exchanges BAGFF:USABAG:UK
Address 4 Mollins Road, Westfield House, Westfield, Cumbernauld, GBR, G68 9HD
AG Barr PLC manufactures, distributes, and sells a range of beverages in the United Kingdom. The company distributes its products to wholesalers and retailers. Its brands include Funkin, Barr Flavours, Moma, Rio, IRN-BRU, Simply Fruity, Sun Exotic, Rubicon, Boost Drinks, Snapple, and others. The company has three reportable segments, which include Soft drinks, Cocktail solutions, and others. The majority of its sales come from the Soft drinks segment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, followed by the Rest of the world.
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