Compagnie Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR) Change In Working Capital: CHF-487 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:CFR Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA XSWX:CFR
94 GF Score
Price CHF186.40
GF Value CHF149.62
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Compagnie Financiere Richemont Change In Working Capital?

Compagnie Financiere Richemont XSWX:CFR -3.14% 94 Change In Working Capital is CHF-487 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CFR with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF149.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Compagnie Financiere Richemont's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF253 Mil.

Compagnie Financiere Richemont's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-468 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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Compagnie Financiere Richemont 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.

Compagnie Financiere Richemont Change In Working Capital Chart

Compagnie Financiere Richemont Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Change In Working Capital
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Compagnie Financiere Richemont Semi-Annual Data
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Compagnie Financiere Richemont Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-487 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 CHF-487 Mil mean?
Compagnie Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR) has a Change In Working Capital of CHF-487 Mil as of Mar. 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 Compagnie Financiere Richemont.
Is Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Change In Working Capital too high?
Compagnie Financiere Richemont's current Change In Working Capital is CHF-487 Mil. Overall, Compagnie Financiere Richemont has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Change In Working Capital compare to TPR and SIG?
Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Change In Working Capital of CHF-487 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Compagnie Financiere Richemont. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's current Change In Working Capital is CHF-487 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compagnie Financiere Richemont stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF149.62, compared to a current price of CHF186.40 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is CHF-487 Mil. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Compagnie Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR), the current Change In Working Capital is CHF-487 Mil as of Mar. 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 Compagnie Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie Financiere Richemont stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF186.40 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF149.62. GuruFocus considers Compagnie Financiere Richemont to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CFR:

  • Change In Working Capital: CHF-487 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF149.62 vs. price of CHF186.40 (24.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Compagnie Financiere Richemont Business Description

Address 50 Chemin de la Chenaie, CP 30, Bellevue, Geneva, CHE, 1293
Richemont is a luxury goods conglomerate with 20 brands. Jewelry and watch brands make up 87% of sales, but the group is also active in accessories, writing instruments, clothing, and online luxury retail. Richemont's Jewellery Maisons, including Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, account for over 70% of revenue and the vast majority of profits. Its other brands include Vacheron Constantin, Piaget, Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC Schaffhausen, Lange & Soehne, Officine Panerai, Chloe, and Montblanc.
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