CRH PLC (CRH) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
CRH PLC (CRH) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 24.6% as of March 2026. Working capital of GBX6.03 Billion (current assets of GBX16.24 Billion minus current liabilities of GBX10.21 Billion) is measured against net assets of GBX24.55 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See CRH PLC balance sheet quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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CRH PLC Working Capital to Net Assets (1989–2025)
This chart shows how CRH PLC's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 37 annual periods from 1989 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 24.6%, reflecting working capital of GBX6.03 Billion against net assets of GBX24.55 Billion GBX. Check how tangible is CRH PLC's equity to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for CRH PLC (1989–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for CRH PLC from 1989 to 2025, 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 CRH company net worth.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBX) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25.5% | GBX6.50 Billion | GBX25.47 Billion | GBX15.25 Billion | GBX8.75 Billion | ▲ +8.9 pp |
| 2024 | 16.6% | GBX3.79 Billion | GBX22.85 Billion | GBX14.08 Billion | GBX10.30 Billion | ▼ -15.2 pp |
| 2023 | 31.8% | GBX6.87 Billion | GBX21.62 Billion | GBX16.89 Billion | GBX10.01 Billion | ▲ +5.3 pp |
| 2022 | 26.5% | GBX5.91 Billion | GBX22.34 Billion | GBX14.80 Billion | GBX8.89 Billion | ▼ -4.4 pp |
| 2021 | 30.9% | GBX6.46 Billion | GBX20.91 Billion | GBX14.04 Billion | GBX7.58 Billion | ▼ -6.0 pp |
| 2020 | 36.9% | GBX7.51 Billion | GBX20.35 Billion | GBX14.98 Billion | GBX7.46 Billion | ▲ +14.5 pp |
| 2019 | 22.4% | GBX3.92 Billion | GBX17.50 Billion | GBX15.39 Billion | GBX11.47 Billion | ▲ +1.6 pp |
| 2018 | 20.7% | GBX3.43 Billion | GBX16.54 Billion | GBX15.18 Billion | GBX11.75 Billion | ▼ -4.2 pp |
| 2017 | 25.0% | GBX3.74 Billion | GBX14.98 Billion | GBX9.77 Billion | GBX6.03 Billion | ▲ +0.8 pp |
| 2016 | 24.2% | GBX3.50 Billion | GBX14.44 Billion | GBX9.39 Billion | GBX5.90 Billion | ▲ +1.8 pp |
| 2015 | 22.4% | GBX3.03 Billion | GBX13.54 Billion | GBX9.40 Billion | GBX6.37 Billion | ▼ -25.3 pp |
| 2014 | 47.7% | GBX4.86 Billion | GBX10.20 Billion | GBX8.73 Billion | GBX3.87 Billion | ▲ +13.4 pp |
| 2013 | 34.3% | GBX3.32 Billion | GBX9.69 Billion | GBX7.35 Billion | GBX4.03 Billion | ▲ +4.1 pp |
| 2012 | 30.1% | GBX4.21 Billion | GBX13.98 Billion | GBX9.26 Billion | GBX5.04 Billion | ▲ +5.6 pp |
| 2011 | 24.5% | GBX3.36 Billion | GBX13.72 Billion | GBX8.17 Billion | GBX4.81 Billion | ▼ -2.0 pp |
| 2010 | 26.5% | GBX3.67 Billion | GBX13.85 Billion | GBX8.64 Billion | GBX4.97 Billion | ▼ -2.4 pp |
| 2009 | 28.9% | GBX4.03 Billion | GBX13.91 Billion | GBX8.57 Billion | GBX4.54 Billion | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 2008 | 26.8% | GBX3.04 Billion | GBX11.36 Billion | GBX9.06 Billion | GBX6.02 Billion | ▼ -7.9 pp |
| 2007 | 34.6% | GBX4.06 Billion | GBX11.71 Billion | GBX9.87 Billion | GBX5.81 Billion | ▼ -5.6 pp |
| 2006 | 40.2% | GBX3.77 Billion | GBX9.38 Billion | GBX8.82 Billion | GBX5.05 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2005 | 40.1% | GBX2.96 Billion | GBX7.38 Billion | GBX6.77 Billion | GBX3.81 Billion | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2004 | 40.6% | GBX2.92 Billion | GBX7.18 Billion | GBX5.96 Billion | GBX3.04 Billion | ▲ +1.4 pp |
| 2003 | 39.3% | GBX2.39 Billion | GBX6.10 Billion | GBX5.15 Billion | GBX2.76 Billion | ▼ -9.7 pp |
| 2002 | 49.0% | GBX2.50 Billion | GBX5.10 Billion | GBX4.33 Billion | GBX1.83 Billion | ▲ +7.9 pp |
| 2001 | 41.1% | GBX1.78 Billion | GBX4.34 Billion | GBX3.71 Billion | GBX1.92 Billion | ▲ +2.3 pp |
| 2000 | 38.8% | GBX1.80 Billion | GBX4.65 Billion | GBX5.68 Billion | GBX3.88 Billion | ▼ -20.2 pp |
| 1999 | 59.0% | GBX2.14 Billion | GBX3.62 Billion | GBX4.40 Billion | GBX2.26 Billion | ▼ -30.1 pp |
| 1998 | 89.1% | GBX2.72 Billion | GBX3.05 Billion | GBX4.64 Billion | GBX1.92 Billion | ▼ -13.7 pp |
| 1997 | 102.8% | GBX2.25 Billion | GBX2.19 Billion | GBX3.93 Billion | GBX1.68 Billion | ▲ +7.8 pp |
| 1996 | 95.0% | GBX1.74 Billion | GBX1.83 Billion | GBX3.07 Billion | GBX1.33 Billion | ▲ +37.9 pp |
| 1995 | 57.1% | GBX778.04 Million | GBX1.36 Billion | GBX1.94 Billion | GBX1.16 Billion | ▼ -2.8 pp |
| 1994 | 60.0% | GBX722.84 Million | GBX1.20 Billion | GBX2.14 Billion | GBX1.41 Billion | ▼ -42.2 pp |
| 1993 | 102.2% | GBX880.21 Million | GBX861.58 Million | GBX1.54 Billion | GBX661.41 Million | ▼ -6.1 pp |
| 1992 | 108.3% | GBX612.07 Million | GBX565.21 Million | GBX1.14 Billion | GBX523.05 Million | ▲ +2.0 pp |
| 1991 | 106.3% | GBX750.31 Million | GBX705.86 Million | GBX1.35 Billion | GBX600.35 Million | ▲ +3.4 pp |
| 1990 | 102.9% | GBX692.14 Million | GBX672.77 Million | GBX1.37 Billion | GBX675.94 Million | ▲ +43.1 pp |
| 1989 | 59.8% | GBX333.40 Million | GBX557.80 Million | GBX815.40 Million | GBX482.00 Million | — |