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Var Energi ASA's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-96 Mil.
Var Energi ASA's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was $178 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).
Var Energi ASA Change In Working Capital Related Terms
Var Energi ASA Change In Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Var Energi ASA'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.
Var Energi ASA 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 $-374 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 $-374 Mil mean?
Var Energi ASA (VREAF) has a Change In Working Capital of $-374 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 Var Energi ASA.
Is Var Energi ASA's Change In Working Capital too high?
Var Energi ASA's current Change In Working Capital is $-374 Mil. Overall, Var Energi ASA has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Var Energi ASA's Change In Working Capital compare to COP and EOG?
Var Energi ASA's Change In Working Capital of $-374 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Var Energi ASA. Var Energi ASA's current Change In Working Capital is $-374 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Var Energi ASA stock overvalued right now?
Var Energi ASA (VREAF) has a current Change In Working Capital of $-374 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.37, compared to a current price of $5.84 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is $-374 Mil. Var Energi ASA's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Var Energi ASA (VREAF), the current Change In Working Capital is $-374 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 Var Energi ASA (VREAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Var Energi ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.84 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.37.
Key valuation signals for VREAF:
Change In Working Capital: $-374 Mil
GF Value™: $5.37 vs. price of $5.84 (8.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VREAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Var Energi ASA is an independent upstream oil and gas company on the Norwegian continental shelf. It operates within the geographical area of Norway and the business is entirely related to the exploration for and production of petroleum in Norway. The Company operates within a single operating segment, and the products include oil and gas, natural gas liquids (NGL). Revenues are mainly related to the sale of oil, gas, and NGL. Var Energi is the operator of the following producing fields: Goliat (Barents Sea), Fenja (Norwegian Sea), Gjoa, Duva, Balder, and Ringhorne (North Sea).
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