What is negative working capital?

A. Working capital is a measure of a company’s short-term liquidity and is calculated as the difference between a company’s current assets and its current liabilities. Negative working capital occurs when a company’s current liabilities exceed its current assets. This means that a company’s short-term obligations are greater than its short-term resources. When a company...

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