Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) Change In Working Capital: CHF-145.1 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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XSWX:RKLB Rocket Lab Corp XSWX:RKLB
46 GF Score
Price CHF63.77
GF Value CHF29.90
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Rocket Lab Change In Working Capital?

Rocket Lab XSWX:RKLB -4.64% 46 Change In Working Capital is CHF-145.1 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:RKLB with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF29.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Rocket Lab's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-67.2 Mil.

Rocket Lab's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-46.8 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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Rocket Lab Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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* 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.

Rocket Lab Change In Working Capital Chart

Rocket Lab Annual Data
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Rocket Lab Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-145.1 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-145.1 Mil mean?
Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) has a Change In Working Capital of CHF-145.1 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 Rocket Lab.
Is Rocket Lab's Change In Working Capital too high?
Rocket Lab's current Change In Working Capital is CHF-145.1 Mil. Overall, Rocket Lab has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocket Lab's Change In Working Capital compare to AXON and HEI.A?
Rocket Lab's Change In Working Capital of CHF-145.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Rocket Lab. Rocket Lab's current Change In Working Capital is CHF-145.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rocket Lab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF29.90, compared to a current price of CHF63.77 — trading 113.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is CHF-145.1 Mil. Rocket Lab's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 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 Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB), the current Change In Working Capital is CHF-145.1 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 Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocket Lab stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF63.77 is trading 113.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF29.90. GuruFocus considers Rocket Lab to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:RKLB:

  • Change In Working Capital: CHF-145.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF29.90 vs. price of CHF63.77 (113.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Rocket Lab Business Description

Address 3881 McGowen Street, Long Beach, CA, USA, 90808
Rocket Lab Corp is engaged in space, building rockets, and spacecraft. It provides end-to-end mission services that provide frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial markets. It designs and manufactures the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and Photon satellite platform. Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle has delivered multiple satellites to orbit for private and public sector organizations, enabling operations in national security, scientific research, space debris mitigation, Earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications. The business operates in two segments Launch Services and Space Systems. Geographically it serves Japan, and rest of the world and earns key revenue from the United States.
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