Diageo PLC (DGE) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Diageo PLC (DGE) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 51.5% as of June 2025. Working capital of GBX6.79 Billion (current assets of GBX17.50 Billion minus current liabilities of GBX10.71 Billion) is measured against net assets of GBX13.18 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Diageo PLC financial flexibility index to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Diageo PLC Working Capital to Net Assets (1996–2025)
This chart shows how Diageo PLC's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 30 annual periods from 1996 to 2025. As of June 2025, the ratio stands at 51.5%, reflecting working capital of GBX6.79 Billion against net assets of GBX13.18 Billion GBX. See how many days can Diageo PLC fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Diageo PLC (1996–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Diageo PLC from 1996 to 2025, covering 30 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 DGE market cap overview.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBX) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51.5% | GBX6.79 Billion | GBX13.18 Billion | GBX17.50 Billion | GBX10.71 Billion | ▲ +7.9 pp |
| 2024 | 43.6% | GBX5.26 Billion | GBX12.07 Billion | GBX15.13 Billion | GBX9.87 Billion | ▼ -7.9 pp |
| 2023 | 51.5% | GBX4.79 Billion | GBX9.29 Billion | GBX12.40 Billion | GBX7.61 Billion | ▲ +4.3 pp |
| 2022 | 47.2% | GBX4.49 Billion | GBX9.51 Billion | GBX12.93 Billion | GBX8.44 Billion | ▼ -3.8 pp |
| 2021 | 51.0% | GBX4.30 Billion | GBX8.43 Billion | GBX11.45 Billion | GBX7.14 Billion | ▼ -7.9 pp |
| 2020 | 58.9% | GBX4.97 Billion | GBX8.44 Billion | GBX11.47 Billion | GBX6.50 Billion | ▲ +35.6 pp |
| 2019 | 23.3% | GBX2.37 Billion | GBX10.16 Billion | GBX9.37 Billion | GBX7.00 Billion | ▲ +3.4 pp |
| 2018 | 19.9% | GBX2.33 Billion | GBX11.71 Billion | GBX8.69 Billion | GBX6.36 Billion | ▲ +3.3 pp |
| 2017 | 16.6% | GBX1.99 Billion | GBX12.03 Billion | GBX8.65 Billion | GBX6.66 Billion | ▼ -9.6 pp |
| 2016 | 26.2% | GBX2.67 Billion | GBX10.18 Billion | GBX8.85 Billion | GBX6.19 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2015 | 25.7% | GBX2.38 Billion | GBX9.26 Billion | GBX7.67 Billion | GBX5.29 Billion | ▼ -8.8 pp |
| 2014 | 34.5% | GBX2.62 Billion | GBX7.59 Billion | GBX7.47 Billion | GBX4.85 Billion | ▼ -3.1 pp |
| 2013 | 37.6% | GBX3.05 Billion | GBX8.11 Billion | GBX8.59 Billion | GBX5.54 Billion | ▲ +1.4 pp |
| 2012 | 36.3% | GBX2.47 Billion | GBX6.81 Billion | GBX7.25 Billion | GBX4.78 Billion | ▼ -1.3 pp |
| 2011 | 37.5% | GBX2.25 Billion | GBX5.99 Billion | GBX7.16 Billion | GBX4.92 Billion | ▼ -25.3 pp |
| 2010 | 62.8% | GBX3.01 Billion | GBX4.79 Billion | GBX6.95 Billion | GBX3.94 Billion | ▲ +9.1 pp |
| 2009 | 53.7% | GBX2.08 Billion | GBX3.87 Billion | GBX6.07 Billion | GBX3.99 Billion | ▲ +31.7 pp |
| 2008 | 22.0% | GBX919.00 Million | GBX4.17 Billion | GBX5.61 Billion | GBX4.69 Billion | ▼ -1.7 pp |
| 2007 | 23.7% | GBX988.00 Million | GBX4.17 Billion | GBX5.19 Billion | GBX4.20 Billion | ▼ -8.4 pp |
| 2006 | 32.1% | GBX1.50 Billion | GBX4.68 Billion | GBX4.84 Billion | GBX3.33 Billion | ▲ +7.7 pp |
| 2005 | 24.4% | GBX1.13 Billion | GBX4.63 Billion | GBX4.73 Billion | GBX3.61 Billion | ▲ +23.5 pp |
| 2004 | 0.9% | GBX44.00 Million | GBX4.93 Billion | GBX5.07 Billion | GBX5.02 Billion | ▲ +8.0 pp |
| 2003 | -7.1% | GBX-392.00 Million | GBX5.48 Billion | GBX6.45 Billion | GBX6.85 Billion | ▼ -6.7 pp |
| 2002 | -0.5% | GBX-32.00 Million | GBX6.56 Billion | GBX7.33 Billion | GBX7.36 Billion | ▼ -4.4 pp |
| 2001 | 3.9% | GBX226.00 Million | GBX5.73 Billion | GBX7.32 Billion | GBX7.10 Billion | ▲ +5.2 pp |
| 2000 | -1.3% | GBX-68.00 Million | GBX5.29 Billion | GBX6.27 Billion | GBX6.34 Billion | ▲ +17.9 pp |
| 1999 | -19.1% | GBX-879.00 Million | GBX4.59 Billion | GBX6.56 Billion | GBX7.44 Billion | ▼ -19.7 pp |
| 1998 | 0.6% | GBX29.00 Million | GBX5.16 Billion | GBX8.28 Billion | GBX8.25 Billion | ▼ -41.3 pp |
| 1997 | 41.9% | GBX3.00 Billion | GBX7.16 Billion | GBX8.07 Billion | GBX5.07 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1996 | 41.9% | GBX3.00 Billion | GBX7.16 Billion | GBX8.07 Billion | GBX5.07 Billion | — |