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Working capital

Current assets minus current liabilities: the short-term cushion a company has.

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Definition

Working capital shows whether a company can pay its bills over the next year. Negative working capital is normal for some businesses, such as grocers, that collect cash before paying suppliers.

Formula

Working capital = current assets - current liabilities

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