Smith & Nephew PLC (SN) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio

Latest as of June 2026: 78.6%

Smith & Nephew PLC (SN) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 78.6% as of June 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets (GBX1.11 Billion) from net assets (GBX5.21 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. Also explore Smith & Nephew PLC annual equity growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.

Tangible NW Ratio

78.6%
Tangible equity / total equity

Net Assets (Equity)

GBX5.21 Billion
GBX

Intangible Assets

GBX1.11 Billion
Goodwill, patents, brand value

Total Assets

GBX11.07 Billion
GBX

Smith & Nephew PLC Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1985–2025)

This chart shows how Smith & Nephew PLC's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 78.6%, reflecting net assets of GBX5.21 Billion with intangible assets of GBX1.11 Billion GBX. For live market cap and overall valuation, see market value of Smith & Nephew PLC.

Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Smith & Nephew PLC (1985–2025)

The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Smith & Nephew PLC from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. Explore SN capital reinvestment ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.

Year Tangible NW Ratio Net Assets (GBX) Intangible Assets Total Assets Change (pp)
2025 83.3% GBX5.29 Billion GBX882.32 Million GBX10.46 Billion ▲ +2.9 pp
2024 80.4% GBX5.26 Billion GBX1.03 Billion GBX10.35 Billion ▲ +1.7 pp
2023 78.7% GBX5.22 Billion GBX1.11 Billion GBX9.99 Billion ▲ +2.2 pp
2022 76.5% GBX5.26 Billion GBX1.24 Billion GBX9.97 Billion ▲ +1.6 pp
2021 74.9% GBX5.57 Billion GBX1.40 Billion GBX10.92 Billion ▲ +3.0 pp
2020 71.9% GBX5.28 Billion GBX1.49 Billion GBX11.01 Billion ▲ +2.3 pp
2019 69.5% GBX5.14 Billion GBX1.57 Billion GBX9.30 Billion ▼ -5.7 pp
2018 75.2% GBX4.87 Billion GBX1.21 Billion GBX8.06 Billion ▲ +4.7 pp
2017 70.5% GBX4.64 Billion GBX1.37 Billion GBX7.87 Billion ▲ +6.1 pp
2016 64.4% GBX3.96 Billion GBX1.41 Billion GBX7.34 Billion ▲ +2.2 pp
2015 62.1% GBX3.97 Billion GBX1.50 Billion GBX7.17 Billion ▲ +5.4 pp
2014 56.8% GBX4.04 Billion GBX1.75 Billion GBX7.31 Billion ▼ -17.2 pp
2013 74.0% GBX4.05 Billion GBX1.05 Billion GBX5.82 Billion ▲ +1.4 pp
2012 72.6% GBX3.88 Billion GBX1.06 Billion GBX5.64 Billion ▼ -14.1 pp
2011 86.7% GBX3.19 Billion GBX423.00 Million GBX4.75 Billion ▲ +2.1 pp
2010 84.6% GBX2.77 Billion GBX426.00 Million GBX4.73 Billion ▲ +3.5 pp
2009 81.1% GBX2.18 Billion GBX412.00 Million GBX4.57 Billion ▲ +3.2 pp
2008 77.9% GBX1.70 Billion GBX376.00 Million GBX4.51 Billion ▲ +0.9 pp
2007 76.9% GBX1.82 Billion GBX419.00 Million GBX4.46 Billion ▼ -14.3 pp
2006 91.2% GBX2.17 Billion GBX191.00 Million GBX3.23 Billion ▼ -2.4 pp
2005 93.7% GBX1.44 Billion GBX91.00 Million GBX2.98 Billion ▲ +47.1 pp
2004 46.5% GBX1.35 Billion GBX719.85 Million GBX2.92 Billion ▼ -11.4 pp
2003 58.0% GBX1.14 Billion GBX481.07 Million GBX2.22 Billion ▲ +19.3 pp
2002 38.7% GBX833.21 Million GBX510.91 Million GBX1.99 Billion ▼ -14.9 pp
2001 53.6% GBX589.18 Million GBX273.47 Million GBX1.60 Billion ▲ +11.0 pp
2000 42.5% GBX399.84 Million GBX229.72 Million GBX1.44 Billion ▼ -44.0 pp
1999 86.6% GBX892.49 Million GBX119.71 Million GBX1.59 Billion ▼ -7.6 pp
1998 94.2% GBX805.88 Million GBX46.97 Million GBX1.50 Billion ▼ -1.6 pp
1997 95.8% GBX762.58 Million GBX31.91 Million GBX1.43 Billion ▲ +0.0 pp
1996 95.8% GBX745.62 Million GBX31.34 Million GBX1.44 Billion ▼ -1.3 pp
1995 97.1% GBX625.35 Million GBX18.23 Million GBX1.27 Billion ▼ -2.9 pp
1994 100.0% GBX697.12 Million GBX2.00 GBX1.32 Billion ▲ +67.5 pp
1993 32.5% GBX514.17 Million GBX346.87 Million GBX1.31 Billion ▼ -67.5 pp
1992 100.0% GBX549.35 Million GBX0.00 GBX1.34 Billion ▲ +0.0 pp
1991 100.0% GBX538.71 Million GBX0.00 GBX1.58 Billion ▲ +69.5 pp
1990 30.5% GBX521.01 Million GBX362.25 Million GBX1.53 Billion ▼ -69.5 pp
1989 100.0% GBX401.80 Million GBX2.00 GBX1.35 Billion ▼ 0.0 pp
1988 100.0% GBX433.72 Million GBX0.00 GBX1.27 Billion ▲ +55.8 pp
1987 44.2% GBX446.29 Million GBX249.00 Million GBX1.23 Billion ▲ +4.0 pp
1986 40.2% GBX311.35 Million GBX186.13 Million GBX888.50 Million ▼ -10.8 pp
1985 51.0% GBX273.58 Million GBX134.12 Million GBX643.40 Million
pp = percentage points