WTBCF (Whitbread) Change In Working Capital: $-13 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


WTBCF Whitbread PLC WTBCF
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Price $31.09
GF Value $42.12
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What is Whitbread Change In Working Capital?

Whitbread WTBCF 63 Change In Working Capital is $-13 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates WTBCF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.12. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Whitbread's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $9 Mil.

Whitbread's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 was $-13 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).

Whitbread Change In Working Capital Related Terms

Whitbread Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Whitbread'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.

Whitbread Change In Working Capital Chart

Whitbread Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Change In Working Capital
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Whitbread Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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Whitbread Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-13 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 $-13 Mil mean?
Whitbread (WTBCF) has a Change In Working Capital of $-13 Mil as of Feb. 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 Whitbread.
Is Whitbread's Change In Working Capital too high?
Whitbread's current Change In Working Capital is $-13 Mil. Overall, Whitbread has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitbread's Change In Working Capital compare to MAR and HLT?
Whitbread's Change In Working Capital of $-13 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Whitbread. Whitbread's current Change In Working Capital is $-13 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitbread stock overvalued right now?
Whitbread (WTBCF) has a current Change In Working Capital of $-13 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.12, compared to a current price of $31.09 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is $-13 Mil. Whitbread's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Whitbread (WTBCF), the current Change In Working Capital is $-13 Mil as of Feb. 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 Whitbread (WTBCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $31.09 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.12.

Key valuation signals for WTBCF:

  • Change In Working Capital: $-13 Mil
  • GF Value™: $42.12 vs. price of $31.09 (26.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Whitbread Business Description

Address Porz Avenue, Whitbread Court, Houghton Hall Business Park, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, GBR, LU5 5XE
Whitbread PLC owns hotels and restaurants that operate in the United Kingdom. It operates more than 800 hotels under the Premier Inn brand and provides services in relation to accommodation and food both in the UK and internationally. Restaurant brands include Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar Block and Others. Geographically the company derives majority of revenue from UK division.
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