Eaton Corporation PLC (ETN) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio

Latest as of June 2026: 37.9%

Eaton Corporation PLC (ETN) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 37.9% as of June 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($12.61 Billion) from net assets ($20.30 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 Eaton Corporation PLC annual equity growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.

Tangible NW Ratio

37.9%
Tangible equity / total equity

Net Assets (Equity)

$20.30 Billion
USD

Intangible Assets

$12.61 Billion
Goodwill, patents, brand value

Total Assets

$56.18 Billion
USD

Eaton Corporation PLC Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1985–2025)

This chart shows how Eaton Corporation PLC's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 37.9%, reflecting net assets of $20.30 Billion with intangible assets of $12.61 Billion USD. For live market cap and overall valuation, see ETN market cap overview.

Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Eaton Corporation PLC (1985–2025)

The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Eaton Corporation 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 Eaton Corporation PLC (ETN) reinvestment ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.

Year Tangible NW Ratio Net Assets (USD) Intangible Assets Total Assets Change (pp)
2025 74.0% $19.47 Billion $5.05 Billion $41.25 Billion ▼ -0.8 pp
2024 74.9% $18.53 Billion $4.66 Billion $38.38 Billion ▲ +1.6 pp
2023 73.3% $19.07 Billion $5.09 Billion $38.43 Billion ▲ +5.4 pp
2022 67.9% $17.08 Billion $5.49 Billion $35.03 Billion ▲ +3.5 pp
2021 64.4% $16.45 Billion $5.86 Billion $34.03 Billion ▼ -7.7 pp
2020 72.1% $14.97 Billion $4.17 Billion $31.82 Billion ▲ +0.9 pp
2019 71.3% $16.13 Billion $4.64 Billion $32.80 Billion ▲ +1.3 pp
2018 70.0% $16.14 Billion $4.85 Billion $31.09 Billion ▲ +0.4 pp
2017 69.5% $17.29 Billion $5.26 Billion $32.60 Billion ▲ +6.5 pp
2016 63.1% $14.94 Billion $5.51 Billion $30.42 Billion ▲ +2.6 pp
2015 60.5% $15.23 Billion $6.01 Billion $31.03 Billion ▲ +1.9 pp
2014 58.6% $15.84 Billion $6.56 Billion $33.53 Billion ▲ +1.2 pp
2013 57.4% $16.86 Billion $7.19 Billion $35.49 Billion ▲ +6.7 pp
2012 50.7% $15.15 Billion $7.47 Billion $36.28 Billion ▼ -20.0 pp
2011 70.7% $7.49 Billion $2.19 Billion $17.87 Billion ▲ +1.4 pp
2010 69.3% $7.40 Billion $2.27 Billion $17.25 Billion ▲ +5.1 pp
2009 64.2% $6.82 Billion $2.44 Billion $16.28 Billion ▲ +4.1 pp
2008 60.1% $6.32 Billion $2.52 Billion $16.66 Billion ▼ -9.8 pp
2007 69.9% $5.17 Billion $1.56 Billion $13.43 Billion ▼ -6.5 pp
2006 76.4% $4.11 Billion $969.00 Million $11.42 Billion ▼ -7.0 pp
2005 83.4% $3.78 Billion $626.00 Million $10.22 Billion ▲ +68.8 pp
2004 14.7% $3.61 Billion $3.08 Billion $9.07 Billion ▼ -68.0 pp
2003 82.6% $3.12 Billion $541.00 Million $8.22 Billion ▲ +87.8 pp
2002 -5.1% $2.30 Billion $2.42 Billion $7.14 Billion ▼ -6.7 pp
2001 1.6% $2.48 Billion $2.44 Billion $7.65 Billion ▲ +8.8 pp
2000 -7.1% $2.41 Billion $2.58 Billion $8.18 Billion ▼ -10.7 pp
1999 3.6% $2.62 Billion $2.53 Billion $8.44 Billion ▼ -46.6 pp
1998 50.2% $2.06 Billion $1.02 Billion $5.67 Billion ▼ -3.2 pp
1997 53.4% $2.07 Billion $966.00 Million $5.46 Billion ▼ -1.8 pp
1996 55.2% $2.16 Billion $968.00 Million $5.31 Billion ▲ +0.5 pp
1995 54.7% $1.98 Billion $895.00 Million $5.05 Billion ▲ +5.3 pp
1994 49.4% $1.68 Billion $850.00 Million $4.68 Billion ▼ -26.6 pp
1993 76.0% $1.10 Billion $265.00 Million $3.27 Billion ▲ +4.1 pp
1992 71.9% $948.00 Million $266.00 Million $3.10 Billion ▼ -3.3 pp
1991 75.3% $1.15 Billion $285.00 Million $3.09 Billion ▲ +0.0 pp
1990 75.3% $1.14 Billion $282.00 Million $3.01 Billion ▲ +0.2 pp
1989 75.1% $1.14 Billion $284.90 Million $3.05 Billion ▼ -1.9 pp
1988 77.1% $1.16 Billion $265.80 Million $3.03 Billion ▲ +2.3 pp
1987 74.7% $1.08 Billion $271.90 Million $3.03 Billion ▼ -0.1 pp
1986 74.8% $1.26 Billion $315.80 Million $3.03 Billion ▼ -25.2 pp
1985 100.0% $1.40 Billion $0.00 $2.81 Billion
pp = percentage points