Next PLC Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Next PLC working capital to net assets ratio. Next PLC (NXT) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 63.0% as of July 2026. Working capital of GBX1.03 Billion (current assets of GBX2.90 Billion minus current liabilities of GBX1.87 Billion) is measured against net assets of GBX1.63 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base.
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Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio of Next PLC (1985–2026)
Working capital to net assets ratio of Next PLC from 1985 to 2026. This chart shows how Next PLC's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 43 annual periods from 1985 to 2026. As of July 2026, the ratio stands at 63.0%, reflecting working capital of GBX1.03 Billion against net assets of GBX1.63 Billion GBX. Explore NXT strategic capital deployment ratio to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
Next PLC Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio by Year (1985–2026)
Next PLC working capital to net assets ratio by year from 1985 to 2026. The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Next PLC from 1985 to 2026, covering 43 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 the complete balance sheet picture, see Next PLC asset portfolio.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBX) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 66.7% | GBX1.19 Billion | GBX1.78 Billion | GBX2.74 Billion | GBX1.55 Billion | ▲ +5.0 pp |
| 2025 | 61.8% | GBX1.08 Billion | GBX1.75 Billion | GBX2.65 Billion | GBX1.57 Billion | ▼ -11.6 pp |
| 2024 | 73.3% | GBX1.20 Billion | GBX1.64 Billion | GBX2.45 Billion | GBX1.25 Billion | ▼ -24.6 pp |
| 2023 | 97.9% | GBX1.14 Billion | GBX1.17 Billion | GBX2.23 Billion | GBX1.09 Billion | ▼ -20.8 pp |
| 2022 | 118.7% | GBX1.20 Billion | GBX1.01 Billion | GBX2.41 Billion | GBX1.21 Billion | ▼ -46.5 pp |
| 2021 | 165.2% | GBX1.09 Billion | GBX660.90 Million | GBX2.29 Billion | GBX1.20 Billion | ▼ -62.6 pp |
| 2020 | 227.8% | GBX1.01 Billion | GBX441.50 Million | GBX1.96 Billion | GBX949.80 Million | ▲ +27.3 pp |
| 2019 | 200.5% | GBX734.10 Million | GBX366.20 Million | GBX1.98 Billion | GBX1.24 Billion | ▲ +17.6 pp |
| 2018 | 182.9% | GBX882.70 Million | GBX482.60 Million | GBX1.80 Billion | GBX914.80 Million | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2017 | 183.3% | GBX935.60 Million | GBX510.50 Million | GBX1.66 Billion | GBX725.00 Million | ▲ +32.0 pp |
| 2016 | 151.3% | GBX471.60 Million | GBX311.80 Million | GBX1.64 Billion | GBX1.17 Billion | ▼ -75.3 pp |
| 2015 | 226.6% | GBX729.40 Million | GBX321.90 Million | GBX1.62 Billion | GBX886.60 Million | ▲ +5.2 pp |
| 2014 | 221.4% | GBX633.60 Million | GBX286.20 Million | GBX1.47 Billion | GBX834.50 Million | ▲ +84.2 pp |
| 2013 | 137.2% | GBX391.80 Million | GBX285.60 Million | GBX1.21 Billion | GBX816.00 Million | ▼ -41.3 pp |
| 2012 | 178.5% | GBX397.50 Million | GBX222.70 Million | GBX1.14 Billion | GBX742.40 Million | ▲ +77.6 pp |
| 2011 | 100.9% | GBX234.40 Million | GBX232.40 Million | GBX1.07 Billion | GBX832.90 Million | ▼ -111.4 pp |
| 2010 | 212.2% | GBX283.10 Million | GBX133.40 Million | GBX1.04 Billion | GBX758.10 Million | ▼ -44.1 pp |
| 2009 | 256.3% | GBX360.10 Million | GBX140.50 Million | GBX1.07 Billion | GBX713.50 Million | ▲ +361.6 pp |
| 2008 | -105.3% | GBX100.20 Million | GBX-95.20 Million | GBX963.60 Million | GBX863.40 Million | ▼ -234.1 pp |
| 2007 | 128.8% | GBX243.90 Million | GBX189.30 Million | GBX982.40 Million | GBX738.50 Million | ▲ +67.9 pp |
| 2006 | 60.9% | GBX156.10 Million | GBX256.20 Million | GBX911.60 Million | GBX755.50 Million | ▼ -19.7 pp |
| 2005 | 80.6% | GBX222.90 Million | GBX276.50 Million | GBX811.30 Million | GBX588.40 Million | ▼ -5.5 pp |
| 2004 | 86.1% | GBX133.60 Million | GBX155.10 Million | GBX710.20 Million | GBX576.60 Million | ▲ +111.7 pp |
| 2003 | -25.5% | GBX-70.20 Million | GBX275.10 Million | GBX594.70 Million | GBX664.90 Million | ▼ -71.5 pp |
| 2002 | 46.0% | GBX251.50 Million | GBX546.90 Million | GBX654.70 Million | GBX403.20 Million | ▲ +5.8 pp |
| 2001 | 40.1% | GBX200.60 Million | GBX499.70 Million | GBX547.20 Million | GBX346.60 Million | ▼ -7.5 pp |
| 2000 | 47.6% | GBX288.90 Million | GBX606.70 Million | GBX607.30 Million | GBX318.40 Million | ▲ +2.4 pp |
| 1999 | 45.2% | GBX245.50 Million | GBX542.80 Million | GBX538.70 Million | GBX293.20 Million | ▼ -15.9 pp |
| 1998 | 61.1% | GBX299.40 Million | GBX489.80 Million | GBX576.50 Million | GBX277.10 Million | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 1997 | 64.0% | GBX269.50 Million | GBX420.80 Million | GBX514.80 Million | GBX245.30 Million | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 1996 | 64.7% | GBX232.50 Million | GBX359.20 Million | GBX448.20 Million | GBX215.70 Million | ▲ +7.6 pp |
| 1995 | 57.1% | GBX166.90 Million | GBX292.20 Million | GBX347.00 Million | GBX180.10 Million | ▼ -7.9 pp |
| 1994 | 65.0% | GBX158.60 Million | GBX244.00 Million | GBX282.00 Million | GBX123.40 Million | ▲ +6.7 pp |
| 1993 | 58.3% | GBX115.80 Million | GBX198.60 Million | GBX221.00 Million | GBX105.20 Million | ▲ +14.9 pp |
| 1992 | 43.4% | GBX73.20 Million | GBX168.50 Million | GBX386.10 Million | GBX312.90 Million | ▼ -49.6 pp |
| 1991 | 93.1% | GBX148.90 Million | GBX160.00 Million | GBX834.40 Million | GBX685.50 Million | ▲ +10.7 pp |
| 1990 | 82.4% | GBX316.90 Million | GBX384.70 Million | GBX915.30 Million | GBX598.40 Million | ▲ +25.1 pp |
| 1989 | 57.3% | GBX214.70 Million | GBX374.80 Million | GBX491.90 Million | GBX277.20 Million | ▲ +4.5 pp |
| 1988 | 52.8% | GBX118.20 Million | GBX224.00 Million | GBX416.50 Million | GBX298.30 Million | ▲ +23.1 pp |
| 1987 | 29.6% | GBX59.30 Million | GBX200.10 Million | GBX234.90 Million | GBX175.60 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1986 | 29.6% | GBX59.30 Million | GBX200.10 Million | GBX234.90 Million | GBX175.60 Million | ▲ +25.3 pp |
| 1986 | 4.3% | GBX5.96 Million | GBX137.99 Million | GBX48.64 Million | GBX42.67 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1985 | 4.3% | GBX5.96 Million | GBX137.99 Million | GBX48.64 Million | GBX42.67 Million | — |