gategroup Holding AG (XSWX:GATE) Change In Working Capital: CHF-63.20 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2019)

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What is gategroup Holding AG Change In Working Capital?

gategroup Holding AG XSWX:GATE Change In Working Capital is CHF-63.20 Mil as of Dec. 2019. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

gategroup Holding AG's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was CHF-63.20 Mil.

gategroup Holding AG's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2019 was CHF-63.20 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).

gategroup Holding AG Change In Working Capital Related Terms

gategroup Holding AG Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for gategroup Holding AG'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.

gategroup Holding AG Change In Working Capital Chart

gategroup Holding AG Annual Data
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Change In Working Capital
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gategroup Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
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gategroup Holding AG Change In Working Capital Calculation

For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2019 was CHF-63.20 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-63.20 Mil mean?
gategroup Holding AG (XSWX:GATE) has a Change In Working Capital of CHF-63.20 Mil as of Dec. 2019. 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 gategroup Holding AG.
Is gategroup Holding AG's Change In Working Capital too high?
gategroup Holding AG's current Change In Working Capital is CHF-63.20 Mil.
How does gategroup Holding AG's Change In Working Capital compare to CAAP and AAWW?
gategroup Holding AG's Change In Working Capital of CHF-63.20 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Transportation 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 gategroup Holding AG. gategroup Holding AG's current Change In Working Capital is CHF-63.20 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is gategroup Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
gategroup Holding AG (XSWX:GATE) has a current Change In Working Capital of CHF-63.20 Mil. The current Change In Working Capital is CHF-63.20 Mil. 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 gategroup Holding AG (XSWX:GATE), the current Change In Working Capital is CHF-63.20 Mil as of Dec. 2019. 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.

gategroup Holding AG Business Description

Address Sagereistrasse 20, Glattbrugg, CHE, CH-8152
gategroup Holding AG is engaged in the operation of airline catering and provision of related services in Switzerland. It provides airline catering, retail and technology services, onboard service equipment, and supply chain and logistics solutions. Its segments include EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific regions.