Smurfit Westrock Plc (SWR) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Smurfit Westrock Plc (SWR) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 17.9% as of March 2026. Working capital of GBX3.23 Billion (current assets of GBX10.53 Billion minus current liabilities of GBX7.30 Billion) is measured against net assets of GBX18.04 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Smurfit Westrock Plc (SWR) flexibility index to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Smurfit Westrock Plc Working Capital to Net Assets (2005–2025)
This chart shows how Smurfit Westrock Plc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 21 annual periods from 2005 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 17.9%, reflecting working capital of GBX3.23 Billion against net assets of GBX18.04 Billion GBX. See Smurfit Westrock Plc defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Smurfit Westrock Plc (2005–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Smurfit Westrock Plc from 2005 to 2025, covering 21 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 Smurfit Westrock Plc (SWR) total market value.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBX) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18.4% | GBX3.37 Billion | GBX18.35 Billion | GBX10.44 Billion | GBX7.06 Billion | ▲ +2.7 pp |
| 2024 | 15.7% | GBX2.72 Billion | GBX17.39 Billion | GBX10.05 Billion | GBX7.33 Billion | ▼ -9.7 pp |
| 2023 | 25.3% | GBX1.56 Billion | GBX6.17 Billion | GBX4.57 Billion | GBX3.01 Billion | ▼ -4.1 pp |
| 2022 | 29.4% | GBX1.59 Billion | GBX5.40 Billion | GBX4.84 Billion | GBX3.25 Billion | ▲ +4.4 pp |
| 2021 | 25.0% | GBX1.24 Billion | GBX4.97 Billion | GBX4.07 Billion | GBX2.82 Billion | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 2020 | 27.2% | GBX1.26 Billion | GBX4.65 Billion | GBX4.01 Billion | GBX2.74 Billion | ▲ +11.6 pp |
| 2019 | 15.5% | GBX520.88 Million | GBX3.35 Billion | GBX3.00 Billion | GBX2.48 Billion | ▼ -13.3 pp |
| 2018 | 28.8% | GBX952.87 Million | GBX3.31 Billion | GBX3.38 Billion | GBX2.43 Billion | ▲ +12.3 pp |
| 2017 | 16.5% | GBX527.87 Million | GBX3.19 Billion | GBX3.55 Billion | GBX3.03 Billion | ▼ -15.5 pp |
| 2016 | 32.1% | GBX844.52 Million | GBX2.63 Billion | GBX2.85 Billion | GBX2.01 Billion | ▲ +3.5 pp |
| 2015 | 28.6% | GBX728.14 Million | GBX2.55 Billion | GBX2.73 Billion | GBX2.00 Billion | ▼ -6.5 pp |
| 2014 | 35.1% | GBX1.03 Billion | GBX2.94 Billion | GBX3.19 Billion | GBX2.16 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2013 | 34.9% | GBX1.21 Billion | GBX3.46 Billion | GBX3.49 Billion | GBX2.28 Billion | ▼ -4.2 pp |
| 2012 | 39.1% | GBX1.28 Billion | GBX3.27 Billion | GBX3.48 Billion | GBX2.21 Billion | ▼ -11.8 pp |
| 2011 | 50.9% | GBX1.44 Billion | GBX2.83 Billion | GBX3.75 Billion | GBX2.30 Billion | ▲ +4.7 pp |
| 2010 | 46.1% | GBX1.19 Billion | GBX2.57 Billion | GBX3.25 Billion | GBX2.07 Billion | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2009 | 45.2% | GBX1.20 Billion | GBX2.66 Billion | GBX3.36 Billion | GBX2.16 Billion | ▼ -11.6 pp |
| 2008 | 56.8% | GBX1.42 Billion | GBX2.50 Billion | GBX3.59 Billion | GBX2.16 Billion | ▲ +22.3 pp |
| 2007 | 34.5% | GBX1.10 Billion | GBX3.19 Billion | GBX3.66 Billion | GBX2.56 Billion | ▼ -61.2 pp |
| 2006 | 95.7% | GBX797.80 Million | GBX833.48 Million | GBX3.13 Billion | GBX2.33 Billion | ▲ +20.6 pp |
| 2005 | 75.1% | GBX558.59 Million | GBX744.05 Million | GBX2.95 Billion | GBX2.39 Billion | — |