Wirecard AG (HAM:WDI) Change In Working Capital: €437 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2019)

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What is Wirecard AG Change In Working Capital?

Wirecard AG HAM:WDI +15.49% 10 Change In Working Capital is €437 Mil as of Sep. 2019. GuruFocus rates HAM:WDI with a GF Score™ of 10/100.

Wirecard AG's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 was €4 Mil.

Wirecard AG's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 was €249 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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Wirecard AG 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.

Wirecard AG Change In Working Capital Chart

Wirecard AG Annual Data
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Wirecard AG Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2019 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €437 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 €437 Mil mean?
Wirecard AG (HAM:WDI) has a Change In Working Capital of €437 Mil as of Sep. 2019. 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 Wirecard AG.
Is Wirecard AG's Change In Working Capital too high?
Wirecard AG's current Change In Working Capital is €437 Mil. Overall, Wirecard AG has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wirecard AG's Change In Working Capital compare to CRM and INTU?
Wirecard AG's Change In Working Capital of €437 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Software 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 Wirecard AG. Wirecard AG's current Change In Working Capital is €437 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wirecard AG stock overvalued right now?
Wirecard AG (HAM:WDI) has a current Change In Working Capital of €437 Mil. The current Change In Working Capital is €437 Mil. Wirecard AG's overall GF Score™ is 10/100. 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 Wirecard AG (HAM:WDI), the current Change In Working Capital is €437 Mil as of Sep. 2019. 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.

Wirecard AG Business Description

Address Einsteinring 35, Aschheim, DEU, 85609
Wirecard AG is a Germany-based provider of software solutions to the financial services industry. The firm's operations are organized in three segments: Payment Processing and Risk Management, which offers electronic payment processing services; Acquiring and Issuing, which issues credit cards and statements for payments and transactions; and Call Center and Communication Services, which offers relationship management services to corporate customers. The firm has operations in Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region.
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