What is a Working Capital Calculator?
Compare net working capital and the operating cash conversion cycle. Cash cycle = inventory + receivable days − payable days. Operating funding estimate assumes even cash cost.
Use the inputs that describe your actual situation. Change one assumption at a time, compare the results, and read the scope note alongside the number. The tool calculates a stated scenario; it does not decide whether an investment, policy or tax treatment is suitable for you.
Method and assumptions
Cash cycle = inventory + receivable days − payable days. Operating funding estimate assumes even cash cost.
Read the result with these boundaries
Cash cycle = inventory + receivable days − payable days. Operating funding estimate assumes even cash cost.
Check the inputs before acting
Confirm actual costs, dates, eligible amounts and product terms from your records. Compare a conservative case and an adverse case rather than relying on the default inputs. A result can change substantially when return, tax, contribution or cost assumptions change.
Frequently asked questions
What does this tool calculate?
Compare net working capital and the operating cash conversion cycle. Net working capital = current assets − current liabilities
What is outside its scope?
Cash cycle = inventory + receivable days − payable days. Operating funding estimate assumes even cash cost.
Are the default inputs a recommendation?
No. Defaults are worked scenarios. Use your own verified amounts and test more than one assumption.