1. Finance
  2. Liquidity & Solvency

Working Capital

Money

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Positive working capital ensures that a company can continue its operations and meet short-term obligations.

Formula

Current Assets - Current Liabilities

Example

If a company has current assets of $1,000,000 and current liabilities of $500,000, its working capital is $500,000.