Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) Change In Working Capital: €-129 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:KWI Kurita Water Industries Ltd FRA:KWI
92 GF Score
Price €41.46
GF Value €36.70
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kurita Water Industries Change In Working Capital?

Kurita Water Industries FRA:KWI +0.73% 92 Change In Working Capital is €-129 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KWI with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Kurita Water Industries's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €-6 Mil.

Kurita Water Industries's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-117 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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Kurita Water Industries Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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* 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.

Kurita Water Industries Change In Working Capital Chart

Kurita Water Industries Annual Data
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Kurita Water Industries 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 €-129 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 €-129 Mil mean?
Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) has a Change In Working Capital of €-129 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 Kurita Water Industries.
Is Kurita Water Industries' Change In Working Capital too high?
Kurita Water Industries' current Change In Working Capital is €-129 Mil. Overall, Kurita Water Industries has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kurita Water Industries' Change In Working Capital compare to VLTO and ZWS?
Kurita Water Industries' Change In Working Capital of €-129 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Industrial Products 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 Kurita Water Industries. Kurita Water Industries's current Change In Working Capital is €-129 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kurita Water Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.70, compared to a current price of €41.46 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is €-129 Mil. Kurita Water Industries' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI), the current Change In Working Capital is €-129 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €41.46 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of €36.70. GuruFocus considers Kurita Water Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KWI:

  • Change In Working Capital: €-129 Mil
  • GF Value™: €36.70 vs. price of €41.46 (13% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Kurita Water Industries Business Description

Address 10-1 Nakano 4-chome, Nakano Central Park East, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 164-0001
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. is a provider of water treatment solutions in Japan. It operates through two segments: the Electronic market and the General water treatment market. The company provides a wide range of water treatment chemicals, systems, and services, including wastewater and ultrapure water solutions, facility maintenance, and environmental remediation, serving both industrial and household needs.
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