The North West Co (TSX:NWC) Total Current Assets: C$609 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)


TSX:NWC The North West Co Inc TSX:NWC
85 GF Score
Price C$49.35
GF Value C$47.39
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is The North West Co Total Current Assets?

The North West Co TSX:NWC -0.04% 85 Total Current Assets is C$609 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:NWC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of C$47.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Total current assets includes Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, Total Receivables, Total Inventories, and Other Current Assets. The North West Co's total current assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was C$609 Mil.

The North West Co  (TSX:NWC) Total Current Assets Explanation

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, inventory is only considered worth half of its book value, and accounts receivable is considered worth 75% of its value. Therefore the liquidation value is lower than calculated from total current assets.

The North West Co's Liquidation Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is

Liquidation value
= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities+(0.75 * Accounts Receivable)+(0.5 * Total Inventories)
=130.489-787.359+0.75 * 108.904+0.5 * 342.946
=-404

* 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.

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The North West Co Total Current Assets 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.

The North West Co Total Current Assets Chart

The North West Co Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Total Current Assets
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The North West Co Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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The North West Co Total Current Assets Calculation

Total Current Assets are the asset that can be converted to cash or used to pay current liabilities within 12 months.

The North West Co's Total Current Assets for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Total Current Assets=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+Total Receivables+Total Inventories+Other Current Assets
=90.374+108.826+340.517+17.271
=557

The North West Co's Total Current Assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Total Current Assets=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+Total Receivables+Total Inventories+Other Current Assets
=130.489+108.904+342.946+26.736
=609

* 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.

Total Current Assets is linked to the Current Ratio, which is the result of dividing total current assets by total current liabilities. It is frequently used as an indicator of a company's liquidity, its ability to meet short-term obligations.

Total Current Assets is also linked to Working Capital, Net working capital is calculated as Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Current Assets →
What does a Total Current Assets of C$609 Mil mean?
The North West Co (TSX:NWC) has a Total Current Assets of C$609 Mil as of Apr. 2026. The total amount of assets with liquidity less than one year as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for The North West Co and its competitors.
Is The North West Co's Total Current Assets too high?
The North West Co's current Total Current Assets is C$609 Mil. Overall, The North West Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The North West Co's Total Current Assets compare to KR and SFM?
The North West Co's Total Current Assets of C$609 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Current Assets for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Total Current Assets depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Total Current Assets 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 Total Current Assets mean?
A high Total Current Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of assets with liquidity less than one year as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for The North West Co and its competitors. The North West Co's current Total Current Assets is C$609 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The North West Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co (TSX:NWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$47.39, compared to a current price of C$49.35 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Current Assets is C$609 Mil. The North West Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Current Assets calculated?
Total Current Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The North West Co (TSX:NWC), the current Total Current Assets is C$609 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 North West Co (TSX:NWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$49.35 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.39. GuruFocus considers The North West Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:NWC:

  • Total Current Assets: C$609 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$47.39 vs. price of C$49.35 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs

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

The North West Co Business Description

Other Exchanges NNWWF:USA3NW:Germany
Address 77 Main Street, Gibraltar House, Winnipeg, MB, CAN, R3C 2R1
The North West Co Inc is a retailer to rural and remote communities and underserved urban neighbourhood markets in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. The Company offers a broad Multiple products and services with an emphasis on food, focusing on everyday household and local lifestyle needs. It operates as a retailer of food and everyday products and services through two geographical segments: Canadian and International. The Canadian segment generates maximum revenue and consists of subsidiaries operating retail stores and complementary businesses serving northern Canada, while the International segment consists of subsidiaries operating in the continental United States, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific.
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