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Working Capital Calculator

Calculate working capital and the current ratio from your current assets and current liabilities to check short-term financial health.

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How this calculator works

Subtract current liabilities from current assets to calculate working capital, and divide the two to get the current ratio, both common measures of a business's short-term liquidity.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as a current asset?

Cash, accounts receivable, and stock expected to convert to cash within twelve months.

What counts as a current liability?

Debts and obligations due within twelve months, such as accounts payable, short-term loans and tax owing.

What current ratio is considered healthy?

A ratio above 1 generally means current assets exceed current liabilities, though the ideal level varies by industry.

Results are estimates only and are not financial, tax, legal or credit advice.

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