Bunzl PLC (BNZL) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Bunzl PLC (BNZL) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 39.5% as of June 2025. Working capital of GBX1.01 Billion (current assets of GBX3.78 Billion minus current liabilities of GBX2.77 Billion) is measured against net assets of GBX2.55 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Bunzl PLC balance sheet quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Bunzl PLC Working Capital to Net Assets (1988–2024)
This chart shows how Bunzl PLC's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 37 annual periods from 1988 to 2024. As of June 2025, the ratio stands at 39.5%, reflecting working capital of GBX1.01 Billion against net assets of GBX2.55 Billion GBX. Check tangible equity quality of Bunzl PLC to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Bunzl PLC (1988–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Bunzl PLC from 1988 to 2024, covering 37 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 BNZL market cap.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBX) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.8% | GBX748.70 Million | GBX2.79 Billion | GBX4.88 Billion | GBX4.14 Billion | ▼ -18.2 pp |
| 2023 | 45.0% | GBX1.34 Billion | GBX2.97 Billion | GBX4.65 Billion | GBX3.31 Billion | ▼ -5.6 pp |
| 2022 | 50.6% | GBX1.38 Billion | GBX2.72 Billion | GBX4.84 Billion | GBX3.47 Billion | ▲ +8.4 pp |
| 2021 | 42.2% | GBX929.90 Million | GBX2.20 Billion | GBX3.70 Billion | GBX2.77 Billion | ▼ -16.4 pp |
| 2020 | 58.6% | GBX1.12 Billion | GBX1.92 Billion | GBX3.79 Billion | GBX2.67 Billion | ▲ +13.9 pp |
| 2019 | 44.6% | GBX778.70 Million | GBX1.74 Billion | GBX3.05 Billion | GBX2.27 Billion | ▼ -8.9 pp |
| 2018 | 53.5% | GBX906.90 Million | GBX1.69 Billion | GBX3.04 Billion | GBX2.13 Billion | ▲ +2.4 pp |
| 2017 | 51.1% | GBX740.10 Million | GBX1.45 Billion | GBX2.70 Billion | GBX1.96 Billion | ▼ -8.4 pp |
| 2016 | 59.4% | GBX780.20 Million | GBX1.31 Billion | GBX2.42 Billion | GBX1.64 Billion | ▲ +10.4 pp |
| 2015 | 49.1% | GBX498.80 Million | GBX1.02 Billion | GBX2.04 Billion | GBX1.54 Billion | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 2014 | 51.3% | GBX504.70 Million | GBX983.90 Million | GBX1.67 Billion | GBX1.17 Billion | ▲ +5.6 pp |
| 2013 | 45.7% | GBX429.90 Million | GBX939.90 Million | GBX1.59 Billion | GBX1.16 Billion | ▲ +14.0 pp |
| 2012 | 31.7% | GBX281.10 Million | GBX885.50 Million | GBX1.49 Billion | GBX1.21 Billion | ▼ -11.4 pp |
| 2011 | 43.1% | GBX348.00 Million | GBX806.70 Million | GBX1.34 Billion | GBX995.50 Million | ▲ +4.6 pp |
| 2010 | 38.5% | GBX307.00 Million | GBX796.40 Million | GBX1.26 Billion | GBX957.20 Million | ▼ -11.0 pp |
| 2009 | 49.5% | GBX333.90 Million | GBX674.10 Million | GBX1.17 Billion | GBX838.60 Million | ▼ -3.6 pp |
| 2008 | 53.2% | GBX334.50 Million | GBX629.20 Million | GBX1.29 Billion | GBX954.00 Million | ▲ +9.9 pp |
| 2007 | 43.3% | GBX206.20 Million | GBX476.20 Million | GBX988.90 Million | GBX782.70 Million | ▼ -6.9 pp |
| 2006 | 50.2% | GBX245.10 Million | GBX488.00 Million | GBX863.80 Million | GBX618.70 Million | ▲ +9.6 pp |
| 2005 | 40.6% | GBX186.90 Million | GBX460.40 Million | GBX800.10 Million | GBX613.20 Million | ▲ +20.6 pp |
| 2004 | 20.0% | GBX97.90 Million | GBX488.80 Million | GBX851.40 Million | GBX753.50 Million | ▲ +35.2 pp |
| 2003 | -15.2% | GBX-124.70 Million | GBX820.20 Million | GBX374.40 Million | GBX499.10 Million | ▼ -8.3 pp |
| 2002 | -6.9% | GBX-61.70 Million | GBX890.00 Million | GBX409.70 Million | GBX471.40 Million | ▼ -62.7 pp |
| 2001 | 55.8% | GBX261.40 Million | GBX468.60 Million | GBX775.70 Million | GBX514.30 Million | ▲ +23.6 pp |
| 2000 | 32.2% | GBX128.00 Million | GBX397.40 Million | GBX697.50 Million | GBX569.50 Million | ▼ -33.3 pp |
| 1999 | 65.6% | GBX214.70 Million | GBX327.50 Million | GBX577.10 Million | GBX362.40 Million | ▼ -14.1 pp |
| 1998 | 79.7% | GBX214.10 Million | GBX268.70 Million | GBX521.00 Million | GBX306.90 Million | ▼ -8.7 pp |
| 1997 | 88.4% | GBX200.20 Million | GBX226.40 Million | GBX509.90 Million | GBX309.70 Million | ▲ +17.1 pp |
| 1996 | 71.3% | GBX208.20 Million | GBX292.00 Million | GBX480.40 Million | GBX272.20 Million | ▲ +2.6 pp |
| 1995 | 68.7% | GBX218.60 Million | GBX318.30 Million | GBX477.10 Million | GBX258.50 Million | ▼ -19.0 pp |
| 1994 | 87.7% | GBX218.80 Million | GBX249.50 Million | GBX448.60 Million | GBX229.80 Million | ▲ +11.7 pp |
| 1993 | 76.0% | GBX181.10 Million | GBX238.40 Million | GBX426.00 Million | GBX244.90 Million | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 1992 | 74.7% | GBX164.80 Million | GBX220.70 Million | GBX402.40 Million | GBX237.60 Million | ▼ -30.5 pp |
| 1991 | 105.2% | GBX216.30 Million | GBX205.70 Million | GBX424.90 Million | GBX208.60 Million | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 1990 | 102.9% | GBX227.10 Million | GBX220.60 Million | GBX441.10 Million | GBX214.00 Million | ▼ -29.2 pp |
| 1989 | 132.2% | GBX318.00 Million | GBX240.60 Million | GBX591.50 Million | GBX273.50 Million | ▲ +22.5 pp |
| 1988 | 109.6% | GBX274.40 Million | GBX250.30 Million | GBX551.90 Million | GBX277.50 Million | — |