Ferguson Plc (FERG) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Ferguson Plc (FERG) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 76.4% as of March 2026. Working capital of GBX4.46 Billion (current assets of GBX10.14 Billion minus current liabilities of GBX5.68 Billion) is measured against net assets of GBX5.83 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Ferguson Plc balance sheet quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Ferguson Plc Working Capital to Net Assets (1986–2025)
This chart shows how Ferguson Plc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 76.4%, reflecting working capital of GBX4.46 Billion against net assets of GBX5.83 Billion GBX. Check tangible equity quality of Ferguson Plc to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Ferguson Plc (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Ferguson Plc from 1986 to 2025, 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 how much is Ferguson Plc worth.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBX) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70.6% | GBX4.12 Billion | GBX5.83 Billion | GBX10.15 Billion | GBX6.03 Billion | ▼ -4.1 pp |
| 2024 | 74.7% | GBX4.19 Billion | GBX5.62 Billion | GBX9.41 Billion | GBX5.22 Billion | ▲ +2.3 pp |
| 2023 | 72.4% | GBX3.65 Billion | GBX5.04 Billion | GBX9.08 Billion | GBX5.43 Billion | ▼ -8.0 pp |
| 2022 | 80.4% | GBX3.75 Billion | GBX4.67 Billion | GBX9.55 Billion | GBX5.80 Billion | ▲ +12.6 pp |
| 2021 | 67.8% | GBX3.26 Billion | GBX4.81 Billion | GBX8.10 Billion | GBX4.84 Billion | ▼ -8.3 pp |
| 2020 | 76.1% | GBX3.33 Billion | GBX4.37 Billion | GBX8.08 Billion | GBX4.75 Billion | ▲ +6.9 pp |
| 2019 | 69.3% | GBX3.01 Billion | GBX4.35 Billion | GBX7.20 Billion | GBX4.18 Billion | ▲ +5.5 pp |
| 2018 | 63.8% | GBX2.59 Billion | GBX4.06 Billion | GBX6.60 Billion | GBX4.02 Billion | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2017 | 64.6% | GBX2.92 Billion | GBX4.52 Billion | GBX9.36 Billion | GBX6.45 Billion | ▲ +6.6 pp |
| 2016 | 58.0% | GBX2.22 Billion | GBX3.83 Billion | GBX6.91 Billion | GBX4.69 Billion | ▲ +6.0 pp |
| 2015 | 52.0% | GBX2.12 Billion | GBX4.07 Billion | GBX7.68 Billion | GBX5.57 Billion | ▲ +7.0 pp |
| 2014 | 45.0% | GBX2.19 Billion | GBX4.88 Billion | GBX6.59 Billion | GBX4.40 Billion | ▼ -1.9 pp |
| 2013 | 46.8% | GBX2.18 Billion | GBX4.65 Billion | GBX6.36 Billion | GBX4.18 Billion | ▼ -10.6 pp |
| 2012 | 57.5% | GBX2.83 Billion | GBX4.92 Billion | GBX6.88 Billion | GBX4.05 Billion | ▲ +2.4 pp |
| 2011 | 55.1% | GBX3.05 Billion | GBX5.54 Billion | GBX7.49 Billion | GBX4.44 Billion | ▲ +22.2 pp |
| 2010 | 32.9% | GBX1.58 Billion | GBX4.80 Billion | GBX6.79 Billion | GBX5.21 Billion | ▼ -15.6 pp |
| 2009 | 48.5% | GBX2.74 Billion | GBX5.64 Billion | GBX8.01 Billion | GBX5.27 Billion | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 2008 | 49.8% | GBX3.32 Billion | GBX6.66 Billion | GBX10.84 Billion | GBX7.53 Billion | ▲ +2.7 pp |
| 2007 | 47.1% | GBX3.31 Billion | GBX7.02 Billion | GBX11.11 Billion | GBX7.80 Billion | ▼ -44.0 pp |
| 2006 | 91.0% | GBX4.41 Billion | GBX4.84 Billion | GBX10.01 Billion | GBX5.60 Billion | ▲ +12.9 pp |
| 2005 | 78.2% | GBX3.16 Billion | GBX4.04 Billion | GBX8.02 Billion | GBX4.86 Billion | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 2004 | 80.4% | GBX2.79 Billion | GBX3.47 Billion | GBX7.20 Billion | GBX4.41 Billion | ▲ +3.9 pp |
| 2003 | 76.5% | GBX2.19 Billion | GBX2.86 Billion | GBX5.61 Billion | GBX3.42 Billion | ▲ +5.2 pp |
| 2002 | 71.2% | GBX1.78 Billion | GBX2.50 Billion | GBX4.39 Billion | GBX2.61 Billion | ▼ -8.4 pp |
| 2001 | 79.7% | GBX1.70 Billion | GBX2.13 Billion | GBX4.17 Billion | GBX2.47 Billion | ▲ +4.8 pp |
| 2000 | 74.8% | GBX1.49 Billion | GBX1.99 Billion | GBX3.66 Billion | GBX2.17 Billion | ▲ +5.7 pp |
| 1999 | 69.2% | GBX1.23 Billion | GBX1.78 Billion | GBX3.59 Billion | GBX2.36 Billion | ▼ -24.6 pp |
| 1998 | 93.8% | GBX1.47 Billion | GBX1.57 Billion | GBX3.40 Billion | GBX1.93 Billion | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 1997 | 93.5% | GBX1.30 Billion | GBX1.39 Billion | GBX3.08 Billion | GBX1.79 Billion | ▼ -9.3 pp |
| 1996 | 102.8% | GBX1.25 Billion | GBX1.22 Billion | GBX2.80 Billion | GBX1.54 Billion | ▼ -6.2 pp |
| 1995 | 109.0% | GBX1.12 Billion | GBX1.02 Billion | GBX2.61 Billion | GBX1.49 Billion | ▼ -6.1 pp |
| 1994 | 115.2% | GBX985.61 Million | GBX855.79 Million | GBX2.27 Billion | GBX1.29 Billion | ▼ -4.4 pp |
| 1993 | 119.6% | GBX751.68 Million | GBX628.68 Million | GBX1.65 Billion | GBX893.83 Million | ▲ +47.4 pp |
| 1992 | 72.2% | GBX477.34 Million | GBX661.27 Million | GBX1.66 Billion | GBX1.19 Billion | ▼ -5.0 pp |
| 1991 | 77.2% | GBX455.93 Million | GBX590.42 Million | GBX990.64 Million | GBX534.72 Million | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 1990 | 76.7% | GBX450.07 Million | GBX587.15 Million | GBX1.09 Billion | GBX644.83 Million | ▼ -6.4 pp |
| 1989 | 83.0% | GBX417.11 Million | GBX502.28 Million | GBX997.61 Million | GBX580.51 Million | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 1988 | 82.2% | GBX367.92 Million | GBX447.63 Million | GBX878.70 Million | GBX510.78 Million | ▲ +15.2 pp |
| 1987 | 67.0% | GBX240.28 Million | GBX358.46 Million | GBX562.90 Million | GBX322.62 Million | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 1986 | 70.1% | GBX212.95 Million | GBX303.96 Million | GBX513.62 Million | GBX300.67 Million | — |