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VF's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-96 Mil.
VF's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-385 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 historical data trend for VF'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.
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-319 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-319 Mil mean?
VF (XSWX:VFC) has a Change In Working Capital of CHF-319 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 VF.
Is VF's Change In Working Capital too high?
VF's current Change In Working Capital is CHF-319 Mil. Overall, VF has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VF's Change In Working Capital compare to KTB and LEVI?
VF's Change In Working Capital of CHF-319 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 VF. VF's current Change In Working Capital is CHF-319 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VF stock overvalued right now?
VF (XSWX:VFC) has a current Change In Working Capital of CHF-319 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF12.70, compared to a current price of CHF12.05 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is CHF-319 Mil. VF's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 VF (XSWX:VFC), the current Change In Working Capital is CHF-319 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 VF (XSWX:VFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VF stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF12.05 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF12.70.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:VFC:
Change In Working Capital: CHF-319 Mil
GF Value™: CHF12.70 vs. price of CHF12.05 (5.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:VFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VF designs, produces, and distributes branded apparel, footwear, and accessories. Its apparel categories are active, outdoor, and work. Its portfolio of 10 brands includes Vans, The North Face, Timberland, and Altra. VF markets its products in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through wholesale sales to retailers, e-commerce, and branded stores owned by the company and partners. Tracing its roots to 1899, the company has evolved through many brand acquisitions and divestitures.
77GF Score
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