Wolters Kluwer N.V. (WKL) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Wolters Kluwer N.V. (WKL) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -178.6% as of December 2025. Working capital of €-1.43 Billion (current assets of €2.63 Billion minus current liabilities of €4.06 Billion) is measured against net assets of €798.00 Million. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See WKL net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Wolters Kluwer N.V. Working Capital to Net Assets (1998–2025)
This chart shows how Wolters Kluwer N.V.'s Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 28 annual periods from 1998 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at -178.6%, reflecting working capital of €-1.43 Billion against net assets of €798.00 Million EUR. Check Wolters Kluwer N.V. (WKL) tangible net worth to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Wolters Kluwer N.V. (1998–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Wolters Kluwer N.V. from 1998 to 2025, covering 28 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see market cap of Wolters Kluwer N.V..
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (EUR) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -178.6% | €-1.43 Billion | €798.00 Million | €2.63 Billion | €4.06 Billion | ▼ -105.6 pp |
| 2024 | -72.9% | €-1.13 Billion | €1.54 Billion | €2.66 Billion | €3.78 Billion | ▼ -13.7 pp |
| 2023 | -59.2% | €-1.04 Billion | €1.75 Billion | €2.75 Billion | €3.79 Billion | ▼ -20.6 pp |
| 2022 | -38.6% | €-892.00 Million | €2.31 Billion | €2.98 Billion | €3.87 Billion | ▼ -25.5 pp |
| 2021 | -13.2% | €-318.00 Million | €2.42 Billion | €2.74 Billion | €3.06 Billion | ▲ +33.2 pp |
| 2020 | -46.4% | €-968.00 Million | €2.09 Billion | €2.18 Billion | €3.15 Billion | ▲ +9.6 pp |
| 2019 | -56.0% | €-1.33 Billion | €2.38 Billion | €2.48 Billion | €3.81 Billion | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 2018 | -56.6% | €-1.27 Billion | €2.25 Billion | €2.26 Billion | €3.53 Billion | ▼ -12.9 pp |
| 2017 | -43.6% | €-974.00 Million | €2.23 Billion | €2.66 Billion | €3.63 Billion | ▼ -15.0 pp |
| 2016 | -28.6% | €-751.00 Million | €2.63 Billion | €2.45 Billion | €3.20 Billion | ▼ -10.1 pp |
| 2015 | -18.5% | €-459.00 Million | €2.48 Billion | €2.31 Billion | €2.77 Billion | ▲ +4.0 pp |
| 2014 | -22.5% | €-477.00 Million | €2.12 Billion | €1.92 Billion | €2.39 Billion | ▲ +35.1 pp |
| 2013 | -57.6% | €-912.00 Million | €1.58 Billion | €2.00 Billion | €2.91 Billion | ▲ +11.4 pp |
| 2012 | -69.0% | €-1.07 Billion | €1.56 Billion | €1.58 Billion | €2.65 Billion | ▼ -9.3 pp |
| 2011 | -59.6% | €-931.00 Million | €1.56 Billion | €1.59 Billion | €2.52 Billion | ▼ -11.8 pp |
| 2010 | -47.8% | €-780.00 Million | €1.63 Billion | €1.60 Billion | €2.38 Billion | ▲ +17.4 pp |
| 2009 | -65.2% | €-884.00 Million | €1.35 Billion | €1.51 Billion | €2.40 Billion | ▲ +10.7 pp |
| 2008 | -76.0% | €-1.10 Billion | €1.45 Billion | €1.51 Billion | €2.61 Billion | ▲ +49.3 pp |
| 2007 | -125.3% | €-1.52 Billion | €1.21 Billion | €1.28 Billion | €2.80 Billion | ▲ +6.1 pp |
| 2006 | -131.4% | €-1.57 Billion | €1.19 Billion | €1.26 Billion | €2.83 Billion | ▼ -47.0 pp |
| 2005 | -84.4% | €-927.00 Million | €1.10 Billion | €1.64 Billion | €2.56 Billion | ▼ -103.5 pp |
| 2004 | 19.1% | €148.00 Million | €775.00 Million | €1.85 Billion | €1.70 Billion | ▼ -26.4 pp |
| 2003 | 45.5% | €392.00 Million | €861.00 Million | €1.75 Billion | €1.35 Billion | ▲ +14.4 pp |
| 2002 | 31.1% | €389.00 Million | €1.25 Billion | €2.00 Billion | €1.61 Billion | ▲ +52.6 pp |
| 2001 | -21.5% | €-297.00 Million | €1.38 Billion | €1.44 Billion | €1.74 Billion | ▲ +14.1 pp |
| 2000 | -35.6% | €-652.00 Million | €1.83 Billion | €1.19 Billion | €1.84 Billion | ▼ -1.1 pp |
| 1999 | -34.5% | €-515.00 Million | €1.49 Billion | €1.05 Billion | €1.56 Billion | ▼ -4.0 pp |
| 1998 | -30.5% | €-311.00 Million | €1.02 Billion | €901.00 Million | €1.21 Billion | — |