FREEW (Whole Earth Brands) Change In Working Capital: $-3.19 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2024)

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What is Whole Earth Brands Change In Working Capital?

Whole Earth Brands FREEW +3.82% 12 Change In Working Capital is $-3.19 Mil as of Jun. 2024. GuruFocus rates FREEW with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Whole Earth Brands's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was $-3.97 Mil.

Whole Earth Brands's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 was $20.67 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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Whole Earth Brands Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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* 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.

Whole Earth Brands Change In Working Capital Chart

Whole Earth Brands Annual Data
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Change In Working Capital
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Whole Earth Brands Quarterly Data
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Whole Earth Brands Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-3.19 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 $-3.19 Mil mean?
Whole Earth Brands (FREEW) has a Change In Working Capital of $-3.19 Mil as of Jun. 2024. 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 Whole Earth Brands.
Is Whole Earth Brands' Change In Working Capital too high?
Whole Earth Brands' current Change In Working Capital is $-3.19 Mil. Overall, Whole Earth Brands has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whole Earth Brands' Change In Working Capital compare to MAMA and LWAY?
Whole Earth Brands' Change In Working Capital of $-3.19 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Whole Earth Brands. Whole Earth Brands's current Change In Working Capital is $-3.19 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whole Earth Brands stock overvalued right now?
Whole Earth Brands (FREEW) has a current Change In Working Capital of $-3.19 Mil. The current Change In Working Capital is $-3.19 Mil. Whole Earth Brands' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 6 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 Whole Earth Brands (FREEW), the current Change In Working Capital is $-3.19 Mil as of Jun. 2024. 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.

Whole Earth Brands Business Description

Address 125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Whole Earth Brands Inc is a food company that provides access to high-quality, plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods through diverse portfolio of brands and products. The company operates in two segments namely, Branded CPG and Flavors & Ingredients. Its portfolio consists of three main product groups: sweeteners, adjacencies, and ingredients. Majority of the revenue is generated from the Branded CPG segment which provides a variety of sweetener formulations under brands such as Whole Earth, Pure Via, Wholesome, Swerve, Canderel, and Equal. Geographically, the company derives key revenue from North America and rest from Europe, Latin America, India, Middle East and Africa and other markets.
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