Tesco PLC Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Tesco PLC working capital to net assets ratio. Tesco PLC (TSCO) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -48.1% as of August 2026. Working capital of GBX-5.58 Billion (current assets of GBX9.14 Billion minus current liabilities of GBX14.71 Billion) is measured against net assets of GBX11.59 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 Tesco PLC (1986–2026)
Working capital to net assets ratio of Tesco PLC from 1986 to 2026. This chart shows how Tesco PLC's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 54 annual periods from 1986 to 2026. As of August 2026, the ratio stands at -48.1%, reflecting working capital of GBX-5.58 Billion against net assets of GBX11.59 Billion GBX. Explore investment intensity of Tesco PLC to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
Tesco PLC Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio by Year (1986–2026)
Tesco PLC working capital to net assets ratio by year from 1986 to 2026. The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Tesco PLC from 1986 to 2026, covering 54 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 TSCO asset base.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBX) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -51.0% | GBX-5.85 Billion | GBX11.46 Billion | GBX8.48 Billion | GBX14.33 Billion | ▼ -8.5 pp |
| 2025 | -42.6% | GBX-4.96 Billion | GBX11.66 Billion | GBX8.86 Billion | GBX13.82 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2025 | -42.6% | GBX-4.96 Billion | GBX11.66 Billion | GBX8.86 Billion | GBX13.82 Billion | ▼ -9.4 pp |
| 2024 | -33.1% | GBX-3.87 Billion | GBX11.66 Billion | GBX16.61 Billion | GBX20.47 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2024 | -33.1% | GBX-3.87 Billion | GBX11.66 Billion | GBX16.61 Billion | GBX20.47 Billion | ▲ +7.7 pp |
| 2023 | -40.9% | GBX-5.00 Billion | GBX12.23 Billion | GBX12.72 Billion | GBX17.72 Billion | ▼ -15.7 pp |
| 2022 | -25.2% | GBX-3.94 Billion | GBX15.64 Billion | GBX12.19 Billion | GBX16.12 Billion | ▲ +15.6 pp |
| 2021 | -40.7% | GBX-4.91 Billion | GBX12.06 Billion | GBX10.81 Billion | GBX15.72 Billion | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 2020 | -37.8% | GBX-5.05 Billion | GBX13.37 Billion | GBX13.61 Billion | GBX18.66 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2020 | -37.8% | GBX-5.05 Billion | GBX13.37 Billion | GBX13.61 Billion | GBX18.66 Billion | ▲ +24.7 pp |
| 2019 | -62.5% | GBX-8.39 Billion | GBX13.43 Billion | GBX12.58 Billion | GBX20.97 Billion | ▼ -10.2 pp |
| 2018 | -52.3% | GBX-5.48 Billion | GBX10.48 Billion | GBX13.75 Billion | GBX19.23 Billion | ▲ +9.8 pp |
| 2017 | -62.2% | GBX-3.99 Billion | GBX6.41 Billion | GBX15.42 Billion | GBX19.41 Billion | ▼ -25.2 pp |
| 2016 | -36.9% | GBX-3.18 Billion | GBX8.62 Billion | GBX14.68 Billion | GBX17.87 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2016 | -36.9% | GBX-3.18 Billion | GBX8.62 Billion | GBX14.68 Billion | GBX17.87 Billion | ▼ 0.0 pp |
| 2016 | -36.9% | GBX-3.18 Billion | GBX8.63 Billion | GBX14.68 Billion | GBX17.87 Billion | ▲ +74.2 pp |
| 2015 | -111.0% | GBX-7.85 Billion | GBX7.07 Billion | GBX11.96 Billion | GBX19.81 Billion | ▼ -71.5 pp |
| 2014 | -39.6% | GBX-5.83 Billion | GBX14.72 Billion | GBX15.57 Billion | GBX21.40 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2014 | -39.6% | GBX-5.83 Billion | GBX14.72 Billion | GBX15.57 Billion | GBX21.40 Billion | ▼ -4.2 pp |
| 2013 | -35.3% | GBX-5.89 Billion | GBX16.66 Billion | GBX13.10 Billion | GBX18.98 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2012 | -35.9% | GBX-6.39 Billion | GBX17.80 Billion | GBX12.86 Billion | GBX19.25 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2012 | -35.9% | GBX-6.39 Billion | GBX17.80 Billion | GBX12.86 Billion | GBX19.25 Billion | ▼ -1.6 pp |
| 2011 | -34.2% | GBX-5.69 Billion | GBX16.62 Billion | GBX12.04 Billion | GBX17.73 Billion | ▼ -5.3 pp |
| 2010 | -28.9% | GBX-4.25 Billion | GBX14.68 Billion | GBX11.77 Billion | GBX16.02 Billion | ▲ +6.0 pp |
| 2009 | -35.0% | GBX-4.51 Billion | GBX12.91 Billion | GBX13.08 Billion | GBX17.59 Billion | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2008 | -35.9% | GBX-4.27 Billion | GBX11.90 Billion | GBX5.99 Billion | GBX10.26 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2008 | -35.9% | GBX-4.27 Billion | GBX11.90 Billion | GBX5.99 Billion | GBX10.26 Billion | ▼ -2.1 pp |
| 2007 | -33.8% | GBX-3.58 Billion | GBX10.57 Billion | GBX4.58 Billion | GBX8.15 Billion | ▲ +6.1 pp |
| 2006 | -39.9% | GBX-3.77 Billion | GBX9.44 Billion | GBX3.75 Billion | GBX7.52 Billion | ▼ -11.5 pp |
| 2005 | -28.4% | GBX-2.46 Billion | GBX8.65 Billion | GBX3.22 Billion | GBX5.68 Billion | ▲ +2.6 pp |
| 2004 | -31.0% | GBX-2.48 Billion | GBX7.99 Billion | GBX3.14 Billion | GBX5.62 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2004 | -31.0% | GBX-2.48 Billion | GBX7.99 Billion | GBX3.14 Billion | GBX5.62 Billion | ▲ +13.7 pp |
| 2003 | -44.7% | GBX-2.93 Billion | GBX6.56 Billion | GBX2.44 Billion | GBX5.37 Billion | ▲ +4.8 pp |
| 2002 | -49.5% | GBX-2.76 Billion | GBX5.57 Billion | GBX2.05 Billion | GBX4.81 Billion | ▲ +4.2 pp |
| 2001 | -53.7% | GBX-2.69 Billion | GBX5.01 Billion | GBX1.69 Billion | GBX4.39 Billion | ▼ -9.0 pp |
| 2000 | -44.7% | GBX-2.15 Billion | GBX4.80 Billion | GBX1.34 Billion | GBX3.49 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2000 | -44.7% | GBX-2.15 Billion | GBX4.80 Billion | GBX1.34 Billion | GBX3.49 Billion | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 1999 | -44.1% | GBX-1.93 Billion | GBX4.38 Billion | GBX1.15 Billion | GBX3.08 Billion | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 1998 | -45.4% | GBX-1.77 Billion | GBX3.90 Billion | GBX942.00 Million | GBX2.71 Billion | ▼ -11.2 pp |
| 1997 | -34.1% | GBX-1.33 Billion | GBX3.89 Billion | GBX773.00 Million | GBX2.10 Billion | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 1996 | -35.4% | GBX-1.27 Billion | GBX3.59 Billion | GBX731.00 Million | GBX2.00 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1996 | -35.4% | GBX-1.27 Billion | GBX3.59 Billion | GBX731.00 Million | GBX2.00 Billion | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 1995 | -34.9% | GBX-1.09 Billion | GBX3.11 Billion | GBX694.00 Million | GBX1.78 Billion | ▼ -9.1 pp |
| 1994 | -25.8% | GBX-710.00 Million | GBX2.75 Billion | GBX526.00 Million | GBX1.24 Billion | ▼ -6.2 pp |
| 1993 | -19.6% | GBX-527.80 Million | GBX2.69 Billion | GBX527.90 Million | GBX1.06 Billion | ▼ -3.1 pp |
| 1992 | -16.5% | GBX-403.20 Million | GBX2.45 Billion | GBX600.30 Million | GBX1.00 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1992 | -16.5% | GBX-403.20 Million | GBX2.45 Billion | GBX600.30 Million | GBX1.00 Billion | ▼ -2.4 pp |
| 1991 | -14.1% | GBX-304.30 Million | GBX2.16 Billion | GBX808.10 Million | GBX1.11 Billion | ▲ +23.7 pp |
| 1990 | -37.8% | GBX-474.00 Million | GBX1.25 Billion | GBX275.40 Million | GBX749.40 Million | ▼ -7.9 pp |
| 1989 | -29.9% | GBX-308.20 Million | GBX1.03 Billion | GBX317.00 Million | GBX625.20 Million | ▼ -1.6 pp |
| 1988 | -28.3% | GBX-245.60 Million | GBX867.40 Million | GBX263.10 Million | GBX508.70 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1988 | -28.3% | GBX-245.60 Million | GBX867.40 Million | GBX263.10 Million | GBX508.70 Million | ▼ -1.7 pp |
| 1987 | -26.6% | GBX-183.60 Million | GBX690.10 Million | GBX256.80 Million | GBX440.40 Million | ▼ -8.7 pp |
| 1986 | -17.9% | GBX-105.20 Million | GBX588.60 Million | GBX351.10 Million | GBX456.30 Million | — |