International Distributions Services PLC (IDS) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
International Distributions Services PLC (IDS) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 4.0% as of September 2024. Working capital of GBX139.00 Million (current assets of GBX2.44 Billion minus current liabilities of GBX2.30 Billion) is measured against net assets of GBX3.44 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See IDS financial flexibility score to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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International Distributions Services PLC Working Capital to Net Assets (2005–2024)
This chart shows how International Distributions Services PLC's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 23 annual periods from 2005 to 2024. As of September 2024, the ratio stands at 4.0%, reflecting working capital of GBX139.00 Million against net assets of GBX3.44 Billion GBX. See International Distributions Services PLC defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for International Distributions Services PLC (2005–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for International Distributions Services PLC from 2005 to 2024, covering 23 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 IDS market cap.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBX) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.5% | GBX88.00 Million | GBX3.54 Billion | GBX2.94 Billion | GBX2.86 Billion | ▲ +3.3 pp |
| 2023 | -0.8% | GBX-30.00 Million | GBX3.80 Billion | GBX2.57 Billion | GBX2.60 Billion | ▼ -6.0 pp |
| 2022 | 5.2% | GBX276.00 Million | GBX5.33 Billion | GBX3.08 Billion | GBX2.80 Billion | ▼ -5.6 pp |
| 2021 | 10.8% | GBX517.00 Million | GBX4.80 Billion | GBX3.24 Billion | GBX2.73 Billion | ▲ +12.8 pp |
| 2020 | -2.0% | GBX-113.00 Million | GBX5.62 Billion | GBX2.98 Billion | GBX3.10 Billion | ▲ +5.9 pp |
| 2019 | -7.9% | GBX-365.00 Million | GBX4.62 Billion | GBX1.62 Billion | GBX1.99 Billion | ▼ -2.7 pp |
| 2018 | -5.2% | GBX-229.00 Million | GBX4.44 Billion | GBX1.85 Billion | GBX2.08 Billion | ▲ +5.3 pp |
| 2017 | -10.5% | GBX-525.00 Million | GBX5.00 Billion | GBX1.49 Billion | GBX2.02 Billion | ▲ +1.4 pp |
| 2016 | -11.9% | GBX-532.00 Million | GBX4.47 Billion | GBX1.46 Billion | GBX1.99 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2016 | -11.9% | GBX-532.00 Million | GBX4.47 Billion | GBX1.46 Billion | GBX1.99 Billion | ▲ +3.6 pp |
| 2015 | -15.5% | GBX-619.00 Million | GBX4.00 Billion | GBX1.35 Billion | GBX1.97 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2015 | -15.5% | GBX-619.00 Million | GBX4.00 Billion | GBX1.35 Billion | GBX1.97 Billion | ▲ +10.4 pp |
| 2014 | -25.9% | GBX-621.00 Million | GBX2.40 Billion | GBX1.32 Billion | GBX1.94 Billion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 2014 | -25.7% | GBX-618.00 Million | GBX2.40 Billion | GBX1.32 Billion | GBX1.94 Billion | ▲ +5.3 pp |
| 2013 | -31.0% | GBX-436.00 Million | GBX1.41 Billion | GBX1.39 Billion | GBX1.82 Billion | ▼ -37.6 pp |
| 2012 | 6.6% | GBX-162.00 Million | GBX-2.46 Billion | GBX1.58 Billion | GBX1.74 Billion | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2011 | 8.4% | GBX-336.00 Million | GBX-3.99 Billion | GBX1.29 Billion | GBX1.63 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2010 | 8.1% | GBX-511.00 Million | GBX-6.28 Billion | GBX2.17 Billion | GBX2.68 Billion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 2009 | 8.3% | GBX-385.00 Million | GBX-4.66 Billion | GBX2.31 Billion | GBX2.70 Billion | ▼ -116.2 pp |
| 2008 | 124.5% | GBX-300.00 Million | GBX-241.00 Million | GBX2.62 Billion | GBX2.92 Billion | ▲ +121.8 pp |
| 2007 | 2.7% | GBX-60.00 Million | GBX-2.26 Billion | GBX2.27 Billion | GBX2.33 Billion | ▲ +18.7 pp |
| 2006 | -16.0% | GBX535.00 Million | GBX-3.34 Billion | GBX2.98 Billion | GBX2.44 Billion | ▼ -1.4 pp |
| 2005 | -14.6% | GBX298.00 Million | GBX-2.04 Billion | GBX3.15 Billion | GBX2.85 Billion | — |