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The Home Depot's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF1,104 Mil.
The Home Depot's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 was CHF-2,105 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).
The Home Depot Change In Working Capital Related Terms
The Home Depot Change In Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Home Depot'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.
The Home Depot Change In Working Capital Calculation
Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-823 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.
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-823 Mil mean?
The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) has a Change In Working Capital of CHF-823 Mil as of Apr. 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 The Home Depot.
Is The Home Depot's Change In Working Capital too high?
The Home Depot's current Change In Working Capital is CHF-823 Mil. Overall, The Home Depot has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Home Depot's Change In Working Capital compare to LOW and FND?
The Home Depot's Change In Working Capital of CHF-823 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 The Home Depot. The Home Depot's current Change In Working Capital is CHF-823 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Home Depot stock overvalued right now?
The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) has a current Change In Working Capital of CHF-823 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF302.61, compared to a current price of CHF283.40 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is CHF-823 Mil. The Home Depot's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 The Home Depot (XSWX:HD), the current Change In Working Capital is CHF-823 Mil as of Apr. 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 The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Home Depot stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF283.40 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF302.61.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HD:
Change In Working Capital: CHF-823 Mil
GF Value™: CHF302.61 vs. price of CHF283.40 (6.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating 2,361 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The 2024 tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool, and landscaping projects, while the 2025 purchase of GMS will lift building product sales through 1,250 distribution locations.
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