Brenntag SE (BNR) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Brenntag SE (BNR) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 49.3% as of June 2026. Working capital of €2.20 Billion (current assets of €5.34 Billion minus current liabilities of €3.14 Billion) is measured against net assets of €4.47 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Brenntag SE defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Brenntag SE Working Capital to Net Assets (2013–2025)
This chart shows how Brenntag SE's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 13 annual periods from 2013 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 49.3%, reflecting working capital of €2.20 Billion against net assets of €4.47 Billion EUR. For the complete balance sheet picture, see how large is Brenntag SE's balance sheet.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Brenntag SE (2013–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Brenntag SE from 2013 to 2025, covering 13 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. Check asset resilience ratio of Brenntag SE to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (EUR) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49.0% | €2.13 Billion | €4.35 Billion | €4.59 Billion | €2.46 Billion | ▲ +15.2 pp |
| 2024 | 33.8% | €1.61 Billion | €4.76 Billion | €5.09 Billion | €3.48 Billion | ▼ -2.7 pp |
| 2023 | 36.5% | €1.59 Billion | €4.36 Billion | €4.61 Billion | €3.02 Billion | ▼ -19.3 pp |
| 2022 | 55.8% | €2.68 Billion | €4.80 Billion | €5.92 Billion | €3.24 Billion | ▲ +20.0 pp |
| 2021 | 35.8% | €1.43 Billion | €4.00 Billion | €4.96 Billion | €3.53 Billion | ▼ -4.4 pp |
| 2020 | 40.2% | €1.45 Billion | €3.61 Billion | €3.55 Billion | €2.09 Billion | ▼ -7.5 pp |
| 2019 | 47.7% | €1.71 Billion | €3.58 Billion | €3.79 Billion | €2.08 Billion | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 2018 | 50.6% | €1.67 Billion | €3.30 Billion | €3.66 Billion | €1.99 Billion | ▲ +12.0 pp |
| 2017 | 38.6% | €1.15 Billion | €2.99 Billion | €3.49 Billion | €2.34 Billion | ▼ -14.4 pp |
| 2016 | 53.0% | €1.57 Billion | €2.96 Billion | €3.28 Billion | €1.71 Billion | ▲ +2.4 pp |
| 2015 | 50.5% | €1.36 Billion | €2.69 Billion | €3.10 Billion | €1.74 Billion | ▲ +3.6 pp |
| 2014 | 46.9% | €1.11 Billion | €2.36 Billion | €2.94 Billion | €1.83 Billion | ▲ +2.4 pp |
| 2013 | 44.6% | €933.40 Million | €2.09 Billion | €2.59 Billion | €1.66 Billion | — |