Prudential plc (PRU) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Prudential plc (PRU) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 39.1% as of June 2025. Working capital of GBX7.61 Billion (current assets of GBX9.03 Billion minus current liabilities of GBX1.42 Billion) is measured against net assets of GBX19.44 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. For the complete balance sheet picture, see PRU asset base.
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Prudential plc Working Capital to Net Assets (2000–2023)
This chart shows how Prudential plc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 24 annual periods from 2000 to 2023. As of June 2025, the ratio stands at 39.1%, reflecting working capital of GBX7.61 Billion against net assets of GBX19.44 Billion GBX. Explore how much does Prudential plc reinvest in capital to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Prudential plc (2000–2023)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Prudential plc from 2000 to 2023, covering 24 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. Explore how much of Prudential plc's assets are long-term investments to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBX) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35.1% | GBX6.25 Billion | GBX17.83 Billion | GBX6.95 Billion | GBX699.00 Million | ▲ +15.6 pp |
| 2022 | 19.5% | GBX8.10 Billion | GBX41.67 Billion | GBX8.32 Billion | GBX214.25 Million | ▼ -5.2 pp |
| 2021 | 24.7% | GBX13.27 Billion | GBX53.77 Billion | GBX13.74 Billion | GBX474.74 Million | ▲ +65.9 pp |
| 2020 | -41.2% | GBX-6.66 Billion | GBX16.17 Billion | GBX4.68 Billion | GBX11.34 Billion | ▼ -50.6 pp |
| 2019 | 9.4% | GBX1.39 Billion | GBX14.85 Billion | GBX1.88 Billion | GBX490.68 Million | ▲ +27.3 pp |
| 2018 | -17.9% | GBX-2.30 Billion | GBX12.84 Billion | GBX5.48 Billion | GBX7.79 Billion | ▼ -11.7 pp |
| 2017 | -6.2% | GBX-757.54 Million | GBX12.13 Billion | GBX247.24 Million | GBX1.00 Billion | ▼ -2.7 pp |
| 2016 | -3.6% | GBX-643.41 Million | GBX18.10 Billion | GBX3.76 Billion | GBX4.41 Billion | ▲ +1.5 pp |
| 2015 | -5.1% | GBX-444.60 Million | GBX8.77 Billion | GBX247.00 Million | GBX691.61 Million | ▼ -5.4 pp |
| 2014 | 0.4% | GBX-437.14 Million | GBX-121.17 Billion | GBX189.30 Million | GBX626.45 Million | ▼ -4.4 pp |
| 2013 | 4.8% | GBX6.24 Billion | GBX131.34 Billion | GBX6.79 Billion | GBX541.41 Million | ▼ -129.9 pp |
| 2012 | 134.6% | GBX13.95 Billion | GBX10.36 Billion | GBX22.82 Billion | GBX8.86 Billion | ▲ +141.6 pp |
| 2011 | -6.9% | GBX9.29 Billion | GBX-133.93 Billion | GBX20.96 Billion | GBX11.67 Billion | ▼ -55.6 pp |
| 2010 | 48.7% | GBX8.92 Billion | GBX18.33 Billion | GBX20.28 Billion | GBX11.36 Billion | ▼ -23.3 pp |
| 2009 | 71.9% | GBX11.74 Billion | GBX16.32 Billion | GBX21.49 Billion | GBX9.74 Billion | ▲ +30.1 pp |
| 2008 | 41.8% | GBX5.66 Billion | GBX13.53 Billion | GBX16.93 Billion | GBX11.27 Billion | ▲ +12.7 pp |
| 2007 | 29.2% | GBX5.87 Billion | GBX20.12 Billion | GBX16.09 Billion | GBX10.21 Billion | ▲ +9.2 pp |
| 2006 | 20.0% | GBX3.84 Billion | GBX19.22 Billion | GBX15.54 Billion | GBX11.70 Billion | ▼ -26.1 pp |
| 2005 | 46.1% | GBX7.69 Billion | GBX16.70 Billion | GBX14.54 Billion | GBX6.85 Billion | ▲ +19.8 pp |
| 2004 | 26.3% | GBX5.46 Billion | GBX20.77 Billion | GBX12.69 Billion | GBX7.23 Billion | ▼ -74.5 pp |
| 2003 | 100.8% | GBX9.62 Billion | GBX9.54 Billion | GBX13.59 Billion | GBX3.97 Billion | ▼ -84.5 pp |
| 2002 | 185.3% | GBX11.28 Billion | GBX6.09 Billion | GBX13.91 Billion | GBX2.63 Billion | ▼ -2018.0 pp |
| 2001 | 2203.3% | GBX198.87 Billion | GBX9.03 Billion | GBX206.60 Billion | GBX7.73 Billion | ▲ +106.8 pp |
| 2000 | 2096.5% | GBX210.71 Billion | GBX10.05 Billion | GBX213.21 Billion | GBX2.50 Billion | — |