News Corporation (NWSLV) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
News Corporation (NWSLV) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 20.4% as of March 2026. Working capital of AU$1.90 Billion (current assets of AU$4.60 Billion minus current liabilities of AU$2.70 Billion) is measured against net assets of AU$9.33 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See NWSLV financial flexibility index to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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News Corporation Working Capital to Net Assets (2011–2025)
This chart shows how News Corporation's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 15 annual periods from 2011 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 20.4%, reflecting working capital of AU$1.90 Billion against net assets of AU$9.33 Billion AUD. See NWSLV cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for News Corporation (2011–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for News Corporation from 2011 to 2025, covering 15 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 News Corporation.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (AUD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23.5% | AU$2.20 Billion | AU$9.39 Billion | AU$4.81 Billion | AU$2.61 Billion | ▲ +8.8 pp |
| 2024 | 14.6% | AU$1.32 Billion | AU$9.01 Billion | AU$4.37 Billion | AU$3.06 Billion | ▲ +8.3 pp |
| 2023 | 6.3% | AU$568.00 Million | AU$8.95 Billion | AU$4.05 Billion | AU$3.48 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2022 | 6.3% | AU$574.00 Million | AU$9.14 Billion | AU$4.09 Billion | AU$3.52 Billion | ▼ -7.1 pp |
| 2021 | 13.4% | AU$1.22 Billion | AU$9.15 Billion | AU$4.46 Billion | AU$3.23 Billion | ▲ +4.1 pp |
| 2020 | 9.3% | AU$779.00 Million | AU$8.39 Billion | AU$3.46 Billion | AU$2.68 Billion | ▲ +2.4 pp |
| 2019 | 6.9% | AU$710.00 Million | AU$10.31 Billion | AU$4.05 Billion | AU$3.34 Billion | ▼ -3.6 pp |
| 2018 | 10.5% | AU$1.10 Billion | AU$10.50 Billion | AU$4.39 Billion | AU$3.29 Billion | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2017 | 12.3% | AU$1.36 Billion | AU$11.09 Billion | AU$3.81 Billion | AU$2.45 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2016 | 12.3% | AU$1.45 Billion | AU$11.80 Billion | AU$3.89 Billion | AU$2.44 Billion | ▼ -3.4 pp |
| 2015 | 15.7% | AU$1.90 Billion | AU$12.14 Billion | AU$4.01 Billion | AU$2.11 Billion | ▼ -6.7 pp |
| 2014 | 22.4% | AU$3.01 Billion | AU$13.42 Billion | AU$5.27 Billion | AU$2.26 Billion | ▲ +2.9 pp |
| 2013 | 19.5% | AU$2.47 Billion | AU$12.70 Billion | AU$4.64 Billion | AU$2.17 Billion | ▲ +12.2 pp |
| 2012 | 7.3% | AU$648.00 Million | AU$8.92 Billion | AU$3.12 Billion | AU$2.47 Billion | ▼ -4.2 pp |
| 2011 | 11.5% | AU$1.43 Billion | AU$12.43 Billion | AU$3.99 Billion | AU$2.57 Billion | — |