Ocado Group (CHIX:OCDOL) Change In Working Capital: £ Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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CHIX:OCDOL Ocado Group PLC CHIX:OCDOL
53 GF Score
Price £2.23
GF Value £3.35
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Ocado Group Change In Working Capital?

Ocado Group CHIX:OCDOL -1.67% 53 Change In Working Capital is £ Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:OCDOL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Ocado Group's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was £ Mil.

Ocado Group's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 was £ 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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Ocado Group Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £ 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 £ Mil mean?
Ocado Group (CHIX:OCDOL) has a Change In Working Capital of £ Mil as of May. 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 Ocado Group.
Is Ocado Group's Change In Working Capital too high?
Ocado Group's current Change In Working Capital is £ Mil. Overall, Ocado Group has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocado Group's Change In Working Capital compare to KR and SFM?
Ocado Group's Change In Working Capital of £ 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 Ocado Group. Ocado Group's current Change In Working Capital is £ Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocado Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocado Group (CHIX:OCDOL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.35, compared to a current price of £2.23 — trading 33.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is £ Mil. Ocado Group's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Ocado Group (CHIX:OCDOL), the current Change In Working Capital is £ Mil as of May. 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 Ocado Group (CHIX:OCDOL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocado Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.23 is trading 33.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.35. GuruFocus considers Ocado Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:OCDOL:

  • Change In Working Capital: £ Mil
  • GF Value™: £3.35 vs. price of £2.23 (33.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Ocado Group Business Description

Address Mosquito Way, Buildings One and Two Trident Place, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, GBR, AL10 9UL
Founded in 2000, Ocado provides automation and logistics solutions to grocers. Ocado operates in two segments: logistics and solutions. Logistics provides fulfillment and delivery services in the United Kingdom. Solutions is based on the Ocado Smart Platform, a modular, automated online retail fulfillment and delivery solution that provides software, fulfillment hardware, and support services to corporate customers in return for upfront and recurring fees. Partners include leading grocers around the world, like Sobeys, Morrisons, ICA, Groupe Casino, Bon Preu, Kroger, and Coles. Ocado also has a 50% stake in Ocado Retail, a pure-play e-grocery business. The other 50% is owned by Marks & Spencer.
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