Costain Group PLC (COST) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Costain Group PLC (COST) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 46.3% as of June 2025. Working capital of GBX112.70 Million (current assets of GBX387.40 Million minus current liabilities of GBX274.70 Million) is measured against net assets of GBX243.50 Million. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See debt-free asset ratio of Costain Group PLC to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Costain Group PLC Working Capital to Net Assets (1985–2024)
This chart shows how Costain Group PLC's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1985 to 2024. As of June 2025, the ratio stands at 46.3%, reflecting working capital of GBX112.70 Million against net assets of GBX243.50 Million GBX. Check tangible equity quality of Costain Group PLC to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Costain Group PLC (1985–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Costain Group PLC from 1985 to 2024, covering 40 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 Costain Group PLC (COST) total market value.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBX) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.6% | GBX95.60 Million | GBX235.70 Million | GBX392.50 Million | GBX296.90 Million | ▼ -1.1 pp |
| 2023 | 41.7% | GBX91.50 Million | GBX219.40 Million | GBX324.50 Million | GBX233.00 Million | ▲ +8.8 pp |
| 2022 | 33.0% | GBX69.60 Million | GBX211.20 Million | GBX320.80 Million | GBX251.20 Million | ▼ -6.3 pp |
| 2021 | 39.2% | GBX78.10 Million | GBX199.00 Million | GBX359.50 Million | GBX281.40 Million | ▼ -27.3 pp |
| 2020 | 66.5% | GBX104.10 Million | GBX156.50 Million | GBX370.40 Million | GBX266.30 Million | ▼ -1.0 pp |
| 2019 | 67.5% | GBX106.40 Million | GBX157.70 Million | GBX435.30 Million | GBX328.90 Million | ▼ -9.7 pp |
| 2018 | 77.1% | GBX140.60 Million | GBX182.30 Million | GBX467.30 Million | GBX326.70 Million | ▲ +1.4 pp |
| 2017 | 75.7% | GBX116.60 Million | GBX154.00 Million | GBX539.80 Million | GBX423.20 Million | ▲ +4.1 pp |
| 2016 | 71.6% | GBX71.30 Million | GBX99.60 Million | GBX512.90 Million | GBX441.60 Million | ▲ +30.8 pp |
| 2015 | 40.8% | GBX49.20 Million | GBX120.60 Million | GBX421.40 Million | GBX372.20 Million | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 2014 | 43.0% | GBX47.60 Million | GBX110.80 Million | GBX346.90 Million | GBX299.30 Million | ▲ +88.2 pp |
| 2013 | -45.3% | GBX-19.60 Million | GBX43.30 Million | GBX276.50 Million | GBX296.10 Million | ▼ -6.0 pp |
| 2012 | -39.3% | GBX-12.50 Million | GBX31.80 Million | GBX290.60 Million | GBX303.10 Million | ▲ +13.6 pp |
| 2011 | -52.9% | GBX-16.30 Million | GBX30.80 Million | GBX332.00 Million | GBX348.30 Million | ▼ -47.3 pp |
| 2010 | -5.6% | GBX-2.10 Million | GBX37.60 Million | GBX309.30 Million | GBX311.40 Million | ▲ +115.5 pp |
| 2009 | -121.1% | GBX4.60 Million | GBX-3.80 Million | GBX325.10 Million | GBX320.50 Million | ▼ -171.9 pp |
| 2008 | 50.9% | GBX17.10 Million | GBX33.60 Million | GBX329.20 Million | GBX312.10 Million | ▲ +5.3 pp |
| 2007 | 45.6% | GBX12.50 Million | GBX27.40 Million | GBX285.70 Million | GBX273.20 Million | ▼ -64.3 pp |
| 2006 | 110.0% | GBX-60.70 Million | GBX-55.20 Million | GBX219.40 Million | GBX280.10 Million | ▲ +131.7 pp |
| 2005 | -21.8% | GBX4.90 Million | GBX-22.50 Million | GBX243.70 Million | GBX238.80 Million | ▼ -17.1 pp |
| 2004 | -4.7% | GBX2.10 Million | GBX-44.50 Million | GBX217.40 Million | GBX215.30 Million | ▼ -13.7 pp |
| 2003 | 8.9% | GBX1.60 Million | GBX17.90 Million | GBX196.00 Million | GBX194.40 Million | ▲ +248.9 pp |
| 2002 | -240.0% | GBX-7.20 Million | GBX3.00 Million | GBX183.10 Million | GBX190.30 Million | ▼ -616.7 pp |
| 2001 | 376.7% | GBX16.20 Million | GBX4.30 Million | GBX165.80 Million | GBX149.60 Million | ▲ +252.3 pp |
| 2000 | 124.4% | GBX32.10 Million | GBX25.80 Million | GBX184.10 Million | GBX152.00 Million | ▲ +14.8 pp |
| 1999 | 109.6% | GBX31.90 Million | GBX29.10 Million | GBX186.80 Million | GBX154.90 Million | ▼ -73.4 pp |
| 1998 | 183.1% | GBX34.60 Million | GBX18.90 Million | GBX207.50 Million | GBX172.90 Million | ▼ -97.6 pp |
| 1997 | 280.7% | GBX55.30 Million | GBX19.70 Million | GBX277.30 Million | GBX222.00 Million | ▲ +317.6 pp |
| 1996 | -36.9% | GBX5.90 Million | GBX-16.00 Million | GBX281.90 Million | GBX276.00 Million | ▼ -164.1 pp |
| 1995 | 127.3% | GBX-39.20 Million | GBX-30.80 Million | GBX351.00 Million | GBX390.20 Million | ▲ +63.8 pp |
| 1994 | 63.5% | GBX64.60 Million | GBX101.70 Million | GBX401.30 Million | GBX336.70 Million | ▲ +8.2 pp |
| 1993 | 55.3% | GBX126.10 Million | GBX227.90 Million | GBX443.40 Million | GBX317.30 Million | ▲ +17.5 pp |
| 1992 | 37.9% | GBX28.40 Million | GBX75.00 Million | GBX562.60 Million | GBX534.20 Million | ▼ -45.8 pp |
| 1991 | 83.6% | GBX231.10 Million | GBX276.30 Million | GBX683.60 Million | GBX452.50 Million | ▲ +31.9 pp |
| 1990 | 51.7% | GBX188.80 Million | GBX365.20 Million | GBX630.10 Million | GBX441.30 Million | ▼ -1.3 pp |
| 1989 | 53.0% | GBX241.90 Million | GBX456.70 Million | GBX664.50 Million | GBX422.60 Million | ▲ +21.1 pp |
| 1988 | 31.9% | GBX148.90 Million | GBX466.70 Million | GBX475.50 Million | GBX326.60 Million | ▼ -8.6 pp |
| 1987 | 40.5% | GBX145.00 Million | GBX358.00 Million | GBX432.80 Million | GBX287.80 Million | ▲ +15.5 pp |
| 1986 | 25.0% | GBX85.10 Million | GBX339.80 Million | GBX337.90 Million | GBX252.80 Million | ▲ +4.4 pp |
| 1985 | 20.6% | GBX53.90 Million | GBX261.10 Million | GBX315.30 Million | GBX261.40 Million | — |