Compass Group PLC (CPG) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Compass Group PLC (CPG) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -37.0% as of September 2025. Working capital of GBX-2.13 Billion (current assets of GBX5.79 Billion minus current liabilities of GBX7.92 Billion) is measured against net assets of GBX5.76 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Compass Group PLC balance sheet independence to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Compass Group PLC Working Capital to Net Assets (2000–2025)
This chart shows how Compass Group PLC's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 26 annual periods from 2000 to 2025. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at -37.0%, reflecting working capital of GBX-2.13 Billion against net assets of GBX5.76 Billion GBX. Check Compass Group PLC tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Compass Group PLC (2000–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Compass Group PLC from 2000 to 2025, covering 26 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 Compass Group PLC (CPG) market capitalisation.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBX) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -37.0% | GBX-2.13 Billion | GBX5.76 Billion | GBX5.79 Billion | GBX7.92 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2024 | -37.3% | GBX-2.58 Billion | GBX6.91 Billion | GBX7.49 Billion | GBX10.07 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2023 | -37.6% | GBX-2.37 Billion | GBX6.30 Billion | GBX6.95 Billion | GBX9.32 Billion | ▼ -31.7 pp |
| 2022 | -5.9% | GBX-348.00 Million | GBX5.91 Billion | GBX6.68 Billion | GBX7.03 Billion | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 2021 | -5.6% | GBX-275.00 Million | GBX4.92 Billion | GBX4.95 Billion | GBX5.23 Billion | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 2020 | -5.3% | GBX-257.00 Million | GBX4.81 Billion | GBX4.24 Billion | GBX4.50 Billion | ▲ +32.7 pp |
| 2019 | -38.0% | GBX-1.28 Billion | GBX3.36 Billion | GBX4.13 Billion | GBX5.41 Billion | ▲ +3.2 pp |
| 2018 | -41.3% | GBX-1.09 Billion | GBX2.64 Billion | GBX4.52 Billion | GBX5.61 Billion | ▼ -6.1 pp |
| 2017 | -35.2% | GBX-746.00 Million | GBX2.12 Billion | GBX3.53 Billion | GBX4.28 Billion | ▲ +10.5 pp |
| 2016 | -45.7% | GBX-1.15 Billion | GBX2.52 Billion | GBX3.37 Billion | GBX4.52 Billion | ▲ +3.2 pp |
| 2015 | -48.9% | GBX-953.00 Million | GBX1.95 Billion | GBX2.76 Billion | GBX3.72 Billion | ▼ -1.7 pp |
| 2014 | -47.2% | GBX-872.00 Million | GBX1.85 Billion | GBX2.88 Billion | GBX3.75 Billion | ▼ -42.2 pp |
| 2013 | -5.0% | GBX-140.00 Million | GBX2.79 Billion | GBX3.37 Billion | GBX3.51 Billion | ▲ +5.7 pp |
| 2012 | -10.7% | GBX-347.00 Million | GBX3.24 Billion | GBX3.14 Billion | GBX3.48 Billion | ▲ +4.0 pp |
| 2011 | -14.7% | GBX-515.00 Million | GBX3.50 Billion | GBX3.48 Billion | GBX3.99 Billion | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2010 | -15.8% | GBX-487.00 Million | GBX3.07 Billion | GBX2.75 Billion | GBX3.24 Billion | ▲ +5.7 pp |
| 2009 | -21.6% | GBX-549.00 Million | GBX2.54 Billion | GBX2.55 Billion | GBX3.10 Billion | ▲ +4.7 pp |
| 2008 | -26.2% | GBX-579.00 Million | GBX2.21 Billion | GBX2.39 Billion | GBX2.97 Billion | ▼ -32.3 pp |
| 2007 | 6.1% | GBX132.00 Million | GBX2.17 Billion | GBX2.37 Billion | GBX2.24 Billion | ▲ +7.4 pp |
| 2006 | -1.3% | GBX-30.00 Million | GBX2.31 Billion | GBX2.50 Billion | GBX2.53 Billion | ▲ +35.2 pp |
| 2005 | -36.5% | GBX-832.00 Million | GBX2.28 Billion | GBX2.12 Billion | GBX2.95 Billion | ▼ -17.9 pp |
| 2004 | -18.6% | GBX-472.00 Million | GBX2.54 Billion | GBX2.40 Billion | GBX2.87 Billion | ▲ +8.8 pp |
| 2003 | -27.4% | GBX-722.00 Million | GBX2.63 Billion | GBX2.37 Billion | GBX3.09 Billion | ▲ +29.9 pp |
| 2002 | -57.3% | GBX-1.68 Billion | GBX2.93 Billion | GBX2.19 Billion | GBX3.87 Billion | ▼ -42.6 pp |
| 2001 | -14.7% | GBX-415.00 Million | GBX2.82 Billion | GBX2.42 Billion | GBX2.84 Billion | ▼ -57.6 pp |
| 2000 | 42.9% | GBX1.21 Billion | GBX2.83 Billion | GBX4.63 Billion | GBX3.42 Billion | — |