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Reckitt Benckiser Group's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-483 Mil.
Reckitt Benckiser Group's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-439 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).
Reckitt Benckiser Group Change In Working Capital Related Terms
Reckitt Benckiser Group Change In Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Reckitt Benckiser 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.
Reckitt Benckiser Group Change In Working Capital Chart
Reckitt Benckiser 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 $-440 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.
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 $-440 Mil mean?
Reckitt Benckiser Group (RBGPF) has a Change In Working Capital of $-440 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 Reckitt Benckiser Group.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group's Change In Working Capital too high?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Change In Working Capital is $-440 Mil. Overall, Reckitt Benckiser Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reckitt Benckiser Group's Change In Working Capital compare to PG and CL?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's Change In Working Capital of $-440 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 Reckitt Benckiser Group. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Change In Working Capital is $-440 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser Group (RBGPF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $67.09, compared to a current price of $70.77 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is $-440 Mil. Reckitt Benckiser Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Reckitt Benckiser Group (RBGPF), the current Change In Working Capital is $-440 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 Reckitt Benckiser Group (RBGPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $70.77 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $67.09.
GuruFocus considers Reckitt Benckiser Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RBGPF:
Change In Working Capital: $-440 Mil
GF Value™: $67.09 vs. price of $70.77 (5.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RBGPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Reckitt Benckiser was formed in 1999 through the merger of the British firm Reckitt & Colman and Dutch-based Benckiser. Recently rebranded under the corporate name Reckitt, it sells a portfolio that includes a variety of household and consumer health brands, such as Lysol, Finish, Durex, and Mucinex, many of which hold a number-one or number-two position in their categories globally. Reckitt has repositioned its portfolio and has entered the infant formula market through the acquisition of Mead Johnson in 2017, expanded its consumer health presence by acquiring Schiff Nutrition, K-Y, and Biofreeze, and has exited the food industry. The firm operates in 60 countries and sells products in more than 200, generating over 40% of core sales from emerging markets.
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