ABB Ltd (ABBN) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio

Latest as of December 2025: 93.3%

ABB Ltd (ABBN) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 93.3% as of December 2025. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets (CHF1.12 Billion) from net assets (CHF16.65 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. See ABB Ltd working capital to net assets to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.

Tangible NW Ratio

93.3%
Tangible equity / total equity

Net Assets (Equity)

CHF16.65 Billion
CHF

Intangible Assets

CHF1.12 Billion
Goodwill, patents, brand value

Total Assets

CHF44.88 Billion
CHF

ABB Ltd Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1999–2025)

This chart shows how ABB Ltd's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 27 annual periods from 1999 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 93.3%, reflecting net assets of CHF16.65 Billion with intangible assets of CHF1.12 Billion CHF. See ABB Ltd (ABBN) liquidity interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.

Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for ABB Ltd (1999–2025)

The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for ABB Ltd from 1999 to 2025, covering 27 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. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see how much is ABB Ltd worth.

Year Tangible NW Ratio Net Assets (CHF) Intangible Assets Total Assets Change (pp)
2025 93.3% CHF16.65 Billion CHF1.12 Billion CHF44.88 Billion ▲ +0.2 pp
2024 93.0% CHF15.06 Billion CHF1.05 Billion CHF40.36 Billion ▲ +1.7 pp
2023 91.4% CHF14.15 Billion CHF1.22 Billion CHF40.94 Billion ▲ +1.9 pp
2022 89.4% CHF13.27 Billion CHF1.41 Billion CHF39.15 Billion ▼ -0.8 pp
2021 90.2% CHF15.96 Billion CHF1.56 Billion CHF40.26 Billion ▲ +3.2 pp
2020 87.0% CHF16.00 Billion CHF2.08 Billion CHF41.09 Billion ▲ +3.1 pp
2019 83.9% CHF13.98 Billion CHF2.25 Billion CHF46.11 Billion ▲ +1.8 pp
2018 82.1% CHF14.53 Billion CHF2.61 Billion CHF44.44 Billion ▼ -0.9 pp
2017 82.9% CHF15.35 Billion CHF2.62 Billion CHF43.26 Billion ▼ -2.8 pp
2016 85.7% CHF13.96 Billion CHF2.00 Billion CHF39.54 Billion ▲ +1.3 pp
2015 84.4% CHF14.99 Billion CHF2.34 Billion CHF41.36 Billion ▲ +0.5 pp
2014 83.9% CHF16.82 Billion CHF2.70 Billion CHF44.88 Billion ▲ +1.1 pp
2013 82.8% CHF19.21 Billion CHF3.30 Billion CHF48.06 Billion ▲ +2.9 pp
2012 79.9% CHF17.45 Billion CHF3.50 Billion CHF49.07 Billion ▼ -6.3 pp
2011 86.2% CHF16.34 Billion CHF2.25 Billion CHF39.65 Billion ▼ -9.3 pp
2010 95.5% CHF15.46 Billion CHF701.00 Million CHF36.30 Billion ▼ -1.5 pp
2009 96.9% CHF14.47 Billion CHF443.00 Million CHF34.73 Billion ▲ +0.4 pp
2008 96.5% CHF11.77 Billion CHF411.00 Million CHF33.18 Billion ▼ -1.2 pp
2007 97.7% CHF11.55 Billion CHF270.00 Million CHF31.00 Billion ▲ +2.4 pp
2006 95.2% CHF6.49 Billion CHF309.00 Million CHF25.14 Billion ▲ +69.2 pp
2005 26.0% CHF3.82 Billion CHF2.83 Billion CHF22.28 Billion ▲ +25.2 pp
2004 0.8% CHF3.12 Billion CHF3.10 Billion CHF24.68 Billion ▼ -82.6 pp
2003 83.4% CHF3.31 Billion CHF549.00 Million CHF30.41 Billion ▲ +212.5 pp
2002 -129.1% CHF1.27 Billion CHF2.91 Billion CHF29.53 Billion ▼ -81.1 pp
2001 -48.0% CHF2.23 Billion CHF3.30 Billion CHF32.34 Billion ▼ -90.6 pp
2000 42.6% CHF5.49 Billion CHF3.15 Billion CHF30.96 Billion ▲ +112.6 pp
1999 -70.1% CHF4.59 Billion CHF7.80 Billion CHF30.58 Billion
pp = percentage points