Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) Change In Working Capital: €-1,192.2 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)

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FRA:CS3 Close Brothers Group PLC FRA:CS3
58 GF Score
Price €4.86
GF Value €3.96
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What is Close Brothers Group Change In Working Capital?

Close Brothers Group FRA:CS3 +1.25% 58 Change In Working Capital is €-1,192.2 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CS3 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.96. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Close Brothers Group's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was €-928.5 Mil.

Close Brothers Group's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 was €-37.7 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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Close Brothers Group Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Close Brothers Group'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.

Close Brothers Group Change In Working Capital Chart

Close Brothers Group Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Change In Working Capital
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Close Brothers Group Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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Close Brothers Group 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 €-1,192.2 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 €-1,192.2 Mil mean?
Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) has a Change In Working Capital of €-1,192.2 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 Close Brothers Group.
Is Close Brothers Group's Change In Working Capital too high?
Close Brothers Group's current Change In Working Capital is €-1,192.2 Mil. Overall, Close Brothers Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Close Brothers Group's Change In Working Capital compare to PNC?
Close Brothers Group's Change In Working Capital of €-1,192.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Banks 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 Close Brothers Group. Close Brothers Group's current Change In Working Capital is €-1,192.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Close Brothers Group stock overvalued right now?
Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) has a current Change In Working Capital of €-1,192.2 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.96, compared to a current price of €4.86 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is €-1,192.2 Mil. Close Brothers Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3), the current Change In Working Capital is €-1,192.2 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 Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Close Brothers Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.86 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.96.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CS3:

  • Change In Working Capital: €-1,192.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: €3.96 vs. price of €4.86 (22.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Close Brothers Group Business Description

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Address 10 Crown Place, London, GBR, EC2A 4FT
Close Brothers Group PLC is a banking group that provides lending, deposit-taking, and securities trading services. The group mostly offers services to small businesses and individuals in the United Kingdom. Its operating segments are: Commercial, Retail, and Property. Maximum revenue is generated from its Commercial segment, which mainly offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market. The Retail segment provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers, and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates; and the Property segment offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans.
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