What is working capital?

Working capital

Working capital is the difference between a business's current assets and current liabilities. It is a measure of short-term financial health and indicates whether a business can meet its near-term obligations.

Example: A company with $200,000 in current assets and $150,000 in current liabilities has $50,000 in working capital.

Related terms: Cash Flow, Liquidity

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