Compagnie deint-Gobain (XSWX:GOB) Change In Working Capital: CHF-207 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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XSWX:GOB Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA XSWX:GOB
73 GF Score
Price CHF77.38
GF Value CHF77.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Compagnie deint-Gobain Change In Working Capital?

Compagnie deint-Gobain XSWX:GOB 73 Change In Working Capital is CHF-207 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GOB with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF77.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Compagnie deint-Gobain's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-1,598 Mil.

Compagnie deint-Gobain's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-97 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 deint-Gobain 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 deint-Gobain Change In Working Capital Chart

Compagnie deint-Gobain Annual Data
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Change In Working Capital
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Compagnie deint-Gobain Semi-Annual Data
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Compagnie deint-Gobain 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 CHF-207 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-207 Mil mean?
Compagnie deint-Gobain (XSWX:GOB) has a Change In Working Capital of CHF-207 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 Compagnie deint-Gobain.
Is Compagnie deint-Gobain's Change In Working Capital too high?
Compagnie deint-Gobain's current Change In Working Capital is CHF-207 Mil. Overall, Compagnie deint-Gobain has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compagnie deint-Gobain's Change In Working Capital compare to TT and JCI?
Compagnie deint-Gobain's Change In Working Capital of CHF-207 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Construction 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 deint-Gobain. Compagnie deint-Gobain's current Change In Working Capital is CHF-207 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compagnie deint-Gobain stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie deint-Gobain (XSWX:GOB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF77.85, compared to a current price of CHF77.38 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is CHF-207 Mil. Compagnie deint-Gobain's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 deint-Gobain (XSWX:GOB), the current Change In Working Capital is CHF-207 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 Compagnie deint-Gobain (XSWX:GOB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie deint-Gobain stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF77.38 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF77.85. GuruFocus considers Compagnie deint-Gobain to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GOB:

  • Change In Working Capital: CHF-207 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF77.85 vs. price of CHF77.38 (0.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs

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Compagnie deint-Gobain Business Description

Address 12, Place de l\'Iris, Tour Saint-Gobain, Courbevoie, Paris, FRA, 92400
Compagnie Saint-Gobain is a manufacturer of building materials that are mostly supplied to the construction industry. The company offers a vast range of products including glass, roofing, insulation, and a distribution business. Saint-Gobain has a well-documented history stretching back to the 17th century, with traces of its products visible across France's most prominent landmarks. Approximately two thirds of sales are generated in Europe, with France contributing 25% of group sales.
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