Galderma Group AG (XSWX:GALD) Change In Working Capital: CHF9 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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XSWX:GALD Galderma Group AG XSWX:GALD
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What is Galderma Group AG Change In Working Capital?

Galderma Group AG XSWX:GALD +1.39% 16 Change In Working Capital is CHF9 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GALD with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Galderma Group AG's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-59 Mil.

Galderma Group AG's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF155 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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Galderma Group AG Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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Galderma Group AG Change In Working Capital Chart

Galderma Group AG Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Working Capital
23.58 -73.13 -30.27 -131.96 154.60

Galderma Group AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Change In Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial -160.88 28.53 88.64 67.74 -59.15
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Galderma Group AG 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 CHF9 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 CHF9 Mil mean?
Galderma Group AG (XSWX:GALD) has a Change In Working Capital of CHF9 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 Galderma Group AG.
Is Galderma Group AG's Change In Working Capital too high?
Galderma Group AG's current Change In Working Capital is CHF9 Mil. Overall, Galderma Group AG has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galderma Group AG's Change In Working Capital compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Galderma Group AG's Change In Working Capital of CHF9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Galderma Group AG. Galderma Group AG's current Change In Working Capital is CHF9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galderma Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Galderma Group AG (XSWX:GALD) has a current Change In Working Capital of CHF9 Mil. The current Change In Working Capital is CHF9 Mil. Galderma Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Galderma Group AG (XSWX:GALD), the current Change In Working Capital is CHF9 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.

Galderma Group AG Business Description

Address Zahlerweg 10, Zug, CHE, 6300
Galderma was formed in 1981 as a joint venture between Nestle and L'Oreal. It subsequently became a subsidiary of Nestle, called Nestle Skin Health, before being carved out and launched as a stand-alone company in 2019, acquired by a consortium led by Sweden-based EQT fund. The company went public in March 2024 and is listed on the SIX Swiss exchange. Galderma's science-based portfolio spans multiple dermatology categories, including injectable aesthetics, dermatological skincare, and therapeutic dermatology. It derives around 40% of net sales from the US and employs more than 7,500 people.
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