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Working Capital Calculator

Assess your business liquidity with working capital and current ratio.

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Working Capital Calculator
Use the formula and worked example below to calculate manually.

Overview

Working capital measures a business's short-term liquidity — its ability to meet day-to-day financial obligations. This calculator computes net working capital and the current ratio from your current assets and current liabilities.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter total current assets (cash, accounts receivable, inventory).
  2. Enter total current liabilities (accounts payable, short-term loans, accrued expenses).
  3. The calculator shows net working capital and the current ratio.

Understanding the inputs & results

Current assets
Assets expected to be converted to cash within one year — cash, debtors, inventory.
Current liabilities
Obligations due within one year — trade payables, short-term loans, GST dues.
Net working capital
Current assets minus current liabilities. Positive = healthy; Negative = liquidity risk.
Current ratio
Current assets / Current liabilities. A ratio above 1 means assets exceed liabilities; 1.5–2.0 is generally healthy.
Quick ratio
(Current assets − Inventory) / Current liabilities. A stricter liquidity measure excluding illiquid inventory.

The formula

Working capital metrics
NWC = Current Assets − Current Liabilities | Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities

NWC shows the buffer available after meeting short-term obligations. The current ratio normalises it for comparison across businesses of different sizes.

Worked example

Current assets ₹50L, Current liabilities ₹30L.
  1. NWC = 50L − 30L = ₹20L.
  2. Current ratio = 50 / 30 = 1.67.
Net working capital = ₹20L. Current ratio = 1.67 (healthy).

Frequently asked questions

Working capital analysis should be used alongside cash flow statements and industry benchmarks for a complete picture of financial health.