Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) Change In Working Capital: R201 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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JSE:BVT Bidvest Group Ltd JSE:BVT
89 GF Score
Price R230.00
GF Value R261.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Bidvest Group Change In Working Capital?

Bidvest Group JSE:BVT -0.80% 89 Change In Working Capital is R201 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:BVT with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of R261.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Bidvest Group's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R2,794 Mil.

Bidvest Group's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 was R201 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).


Bidvest Group Change In Working Capital Related Terms


Bidvest Group 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.

Bidvest Group Change In Working Capital Chart

Bidvest Group Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Change In Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1,369.05 -2,625.24 -1,532.89 -1,151.63 201.30

Bidvest Group Semi-Annual Data
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Change In Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,700.20 -3,600.29 2,448.66 -2,592.85 2,794.15
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Bidvest Group Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R201 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 R201 Mil mean?
Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) has a Change In Working Capital of R201 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 Bidvest Group.
Is Bidvest Group's Change In Working Capital too high?
Bidvest Group's current Change In Working Capital is R201 Mil. Overall, Bidvest Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bidvest Group's Change In Working Capital compare to MMM and HON?
Bidvest Group's Change In Working Capital of R201 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Conglomerates 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 Bidvest Group. Bidvest Group's current Change In Working Capital is R201 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bidvest Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R261.22, compared to a current price of R230.00 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is R201 Mil. Bidvest Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 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 Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT), the current Change In Working Capital is R201 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 Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bidvest Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R230.00 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of R261.22. GuruFocus considers Bidvest Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:BVT:

  • Change In Working Capital: R201 Mil
  • GF Value™: R261.22 vs. price of R230.00 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Bidvest Group Business Description

Address 18 Crescent Drive, Bidvest House, Melrose Arch, Melrose, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Bidvest Group Ltd is a diversified business-to-business services, trading, and distribution company. Its diverse portfolio operates in two segments: Business services and Trading and distribution, through six divisions and a majority-owned subsidiary, Adcock Ingram. The company principally generates revenue from providing a wide range of goods and services through its eight core trading segments, Services South Africa, Services International, Freight, Commercial Products, Branded Products, Adcock Ingram and Automotive. Geographically, it derives the majority of revenue from South Africa.
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