What is Working Capital?

Xargo
18 Jan 201701:59

Summary

TLDRIn this video, Pete is exploring investment opportunities in the automotive industry and compares two companies: Arthur's Engines and Joe's Motors. By calculating their working capital, Pete discovers that Arthur's Engines has a positive working capital of $120,000, indicating financial health, while Joe's Motors has a negative working capital of $40,000, suggesting potential financial trouble. The video emphasizes how working capital is an important metric for investors to evaluate a company's short-term financial health, but also highlights that it should be considered alongside other factors in investment decisions.

Takeaways

  • 😀 Working capital is a measure of a company's financial strength.
  • 😀 Pete is considering investing in the automotive industry and is evaluating two companies: Arthur's Engines and Joe's Motors.
  • 😀 Working capital is calculated by subtracting current liabilities from current assets.
  • 😀 Arthur's Engines has $120,000 in working capital, indicating it can easily cover its short-term liabilities.
  • 😀 Positive working capital, like Arthur's Engines, suggests the company is profitable and efficient.
  • 😀 Joe's Motors has negative working capital of -$40,000, indicating potential financial trouble.
  • 😀 Negative working capital may force Joe's Motors to sell assets or raise more capital through debt.
  • 😀 In the worst case, negative working capital could lead to bankruptcy for a company like Joe's Motors.
  • 😀 Pete chooses Arthur's Engines as a better investment based on its positive working capital.
  • 😀 While working capital is an important financial metric, investors should use multiple metrics to evaluate a company's overall health and prospects.

Q & A

  • What is working capital?

    -Working capital is a measure of a company's financial strength, representing the difference between its current assets and current liabilities.

  • Why is working capital important for investors?

    -Working capital helps investors assess a company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities and gives insight into the company's financial health and efficiency.

  • How is working capital calculated?

    -Working capital is calculated by subtracting current liabilities from current assets. If the result is positive, the company can cover its short-term debts; if negative, it may face difficulties.

  • What does positive working capital indicate?

    -Positive working capital indicates that a company has enough assets to easily pay off its short-term debts, suggesting a profitable and efficient business.

  • What does negative working capital suggest about a company?

    -Negative working capital suggests that a company may struggle to pay its short-term debts and might need to sell assets or take on more long-term debt to meet its obligations.

  • What working capital does Arthur's Engines have?

    -Arthur's Engines has a working capital of $120,000, meaning the company has more than enough assets to pay off its short-term liabilities.

  • What is the working capital of Joe's Motors?

    -Joe's Motors has a working capital of negative $40,000, meaning the company has more liabilities than assets, which could create financial challenges.

  • How can negative working capital impact a company?

    -Negative working capital could force a company to sell assets, raise more capital through long-term debt, or, in the worst case, face bankruptcy due to an inability to pay its debts.

  • Why did Pete choose to invest in Arthur's Engines over Joe's Motors?

    -Pete chose to invest in Arthur's Engines because of its positive working capital, which indicates the company is financially healthy and capable of paying off short-term liabilities.

  • Is working capital the only metric investors should use to evaluate a company?

    -No, working capital is just one of many metrics used by investors to evaluate a company's financial health and future prospects. A complete analysis includes other financial indicators.

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