Ascent Resources plc (AST) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Ascent Resources plc (AST) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 273.2% as of June 2025. Working capital of GBX-817.00K (current assets of GBX645.00K minus current liabilities of GBX1.46 Million) is measured against net assets of GBX-299.00K. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Ascent Resources plc defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Ascent Resources plc Working Capital to Net Assets (2005–2024)
This chart shows how Ascent Resources plc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 20 annual periods from 2005 to 2024. As of June 2025, the ratio stands at 273.2%, reflecting working capital of GBX-817.00K against net assets of GBX-299.00K GBX. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Ascent Resources plc asset portfolio.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Ascent Resources plc (2005–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Ascent Resources plc from 2005 to 2024, covering 20 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 AST financial resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBX) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 224.8% | GBX-1.05 Million | GBX-468.00K | GBX526.00K | GBX1.58 Million | ▲ +237.2 pp |
| 2023 | -12.4% | GBX47.00K | GBX-378.00K | GBX798.00K | GBX751.00K | ▼ -54.9 pp |
| 2022 | 42.4% | GBX-645.00K | GBX-1.52 Million | GBX336.00K | GBX981.00K | ▲ +45.3 pp |
| 2021 | -2.9% | GBX-1.12 Million | GBX38.56 Million | GBX105.00K | GBX1.23 Million | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 2020 | -2.4% | GBX-969.00K | GBX40.99 Million | GBX181.00K | GBX1.15 Million | ▼ -1.1 pp |
| 2019 | -1.3% | GBX-517.00K | GBX40.11 Million | GBX331.00K | GBX848.00K | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 2018 | 0.9% | GBX400.00K | GBX43.08 Million | GBX792.00K | GBX392.00K | ▼ -2.0 pp |
| 2017 | 2.9% | GBX1.26 Million | GBX43.73 Million | GBX1.84 Million | GBX576.00K | ▼ -5.8 pp |
| 2016 | 8.7% | GBX2.93 Million | GBX33.87 Million | GBX3.19 Million | GBX254.00K | ▲ +65.0 pp |
| 2015 | -56.4% | GBX-11.65 Million | GBX20.67 Million | GBX93.00K | GBX11.75 Million | ▲ +3.8 pp |
| 2014 | -60.2% | GBX-12.31 Million | GBX20.45 Million | GBX554.00K | GBX12.86 Million | ▼ -56.7 pp |
| 2013 | -3.5% | GBX-869.00K | GBX25.11 Million | GBX294.00K | GBX1.16 Million | ▼ -5.6 pp |
| 2012 | 2.1% | GBX565.00K | GBX26.55 Million | GBX4.50 Million | GBX3.94 Million | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 2011 | 5.1% | GBX1.82 Million | GBX35.43 Million | GBX4.44 Million | GBX2.62 Million | ▲ +15.3 pp |
| 2010 | -10.2% | GBX-1.01 Million | GBX9.97 Million | GBX4.05 Million | GBX5.07 Million | ▲ +11.9 pp |
| 2009 | -22.1% | GBX-1.95 Million | GBX8.81 Million | GBX8.24 Million | GBX10.19 Million | ▼ -26.8 pp |
| 2008 | 4.6% | GBX495.00K | GBX10.65 Million | GBX5.57 Million | GBX5.08 Million | ▼ -26.2 pp |
| 2007 | 30.8% | GBX3.03 Million | GBX9.84 Million | GBX5.61 Million | GBX2.58 Million | ▼ -7.3 pp |
| 2006 | 38.2% | GBX2.35 Million | GBX6.17 Million | GBX5.37 Million | GBX3.01 Million | ▼ -58.4 pp |
| 2005 | 96.6% | GBX4.66 Million | GBX4.83 Million | GBX4.72 Million | GBX55.00K | — |