Unilever PLC Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Unilever PLC working capital to net assets ratio. Unilever PLC (ULVR) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -41.0% as of June 2026. Working capital of GBX-7.50 Billion (current assets of GBX21.39 Billion minus current liabilities of GBX28.89 Billion) is measured against net assets of GBX18.31 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 Unilever PLC (1985–2025)
Working capital to net assets ratio of Unilever PLC from 1985 to 2025. This chart shows how Unilever PLC's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at -41.0%, reflecting working capital of GBX-7.50 Billion against net assets of GBX18.31 Billion GBX. Explore Unilever PLC (ULVR) long-term investment share to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
Unilever PLC Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio by Year (1985–2025)
Unilever PLC working capital to net assets ratio by year from 1985 to 2025. The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Unilever PLC from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 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 ULVR total asset value.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBX) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -26.1% | GBX-4.60 Billion | GBX17.61 Billion | GBX17.09 Billion | GBX21.69 Billion | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 2024 | -26.8% | GBX-6.04 Billion | GBX22.55 Billion | GBX19.19 Billion | GBX25.23 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2023 | -27.0% | GBX-5.61 Billion | GBX20.76 Billion | GBX17.90 Billion | GBX23.51 Billion | ▲ +1.9 pp |
| 2022 | -28.9% | GBX-6.27 Billion | GBX21.70 Billion | GBX19.16 Billion | GBX25.43 Billion | ▲ +8.5 pp |
| 2021 | -37.4% | GBX-7.38 Billion | GBX19.75 Billion | GBX17.40 Billion | GBX24.78 Billion | ▼ -12.2 pp |
| 2020 | -25.1% | GBX-4.43 Billion | GBX17.66 Billion | GBX16.16 Billion | GBX20.59 Billion | ▲ +7.6 pp |
| 2019 | -32.8% | GBX-4.55 Billion | GBX13.89 Billion | GBX16.43 Billion | GBX20.98 Billion | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 2018 | -34.9% | GBX-4.29 Billion | GBX12.29 Billion | GBX15.48 Billion | GBX19.77 Billion | ▲ +8.1 pp |
| 2017 | -43.1% | GBX-6.19 Billion | GBX14.39 Billion | GBX16.98 Billion | GBX23.18 Billion | ▼ -3.8 pp |
| 2016 | -39.3% | GBX-6.67 Billion | GBX16.98 Billion | GBX13.88 Billion | GBX20.56 Billion | ▲ +6.3 pp |
| 2015 | -45.6% | GBX-7.33 Billion | GBX16.08 Billion | GBX12.69 Billion | GBX20.02 Billion | ▲ +5.5 pp |
| 2014 | -51.1% | GBX-7.29 Billion | GBX14.26 Billion | GBX12.35 Billion | GBX19.64 Billion | ▼ -15.6 pp |
| 2013 | -35.5% | GBX-5.26 Billion | GBX14.81 Billion | GBX12.12 Billion | GBX17.38 Billion | ▼ -12.2 pp |
| 2012 | -23.3% | GBX-3.67 Billion | GBX15.72 Billion | GBX12.15 Billion | GBX15.81 Billion | ▲ +1.0 pp |
| 2011 | -24.4% | GBX-3.64 Billion | GBX14.92 Billion | GBX14.29 Billion | GBX17.93 Billion | ▼ -16.9 pp |
| 2010 | -7.4% | GBX-1.12 Billion | GBX15.08 Billion | GBX12.48 Billion | GBX13.61 Billion | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 2009 | -6.3% | GBX-788.00 Million | GBX12.54 Billion | GBX10.81 Billion | GBX11.60 Billion | ▲ +19.0 pp |
| 2008 | -25.3% | GBX-2.62 Billion | GBX10.37 Billion | GBX11.18 Billion | GBX13.80 Billion | ▲ +4.3 pp |
| 2007 | -29.6% | GBX-3.79 Billion | GBX12.82 Billion | GBX9.77 Billion | GBX13.56 Billion | ▲ +8.1 pp |
| 2006 | -37.7% | GBX-4.40 Billion | GBX11.67 Billion | GBX9.49 Billion | GBX13.88 Billion | ▲ +13.3 pp |
| 2005 | -51.0% | GBX-4.47 Billion | GBX8.77 Billion | GBX10.93 Billion | GBX15.39 Billion | ▼ -2.5 pp |
| 2004 | -48.4% | GBX-3.70 Billion | GBX7.63 Billion | GBX10.49 Billion | GBX14.19 Billion | ▼ -97.1 pp |
| 2003 | 48.7% | GBX2.19 Billion | GBX4.50 Billion | GBX9.48 Billion | GBX7.29 Billion | ▲ +5.2 pp |
| 2002 | 43.5% | GBX2.31 Billion | GBX5.31 Billion | GBX13.95 Billion | GBX11.64 Billion | ▲ +150.2 pp |
| 2001 | -106.7% | GBX-8.38 Billion | GBX7.86 Billion | GBX14.83 Billion | GBX23.21 Billion | ▼ -13.5 pp |
| 2000 | -93.2% | GBX-12.92 Billion | GBX13.87 Billion | GBX31.86 Billion | GBX44.78 Billion | ▼ -166.9 pp |
| 1999 | 73.7% | GBX6.14 Billion | GBX8.34 Billion | GBX18.27 Billion | GBX12.13 Billion | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 1998 | 75.5% | GBX3.89 Billion | GBX5.15 Billion | GBX21.85 Billion | GBX17.96 Billion | ▼ -16.0 pp |
| 1997 | 91.5% | GBX10.63 Billion | GBX11.61 Billion | GBX20.39 Billion | GBX9.76 Billion | ▲ +36.1 pp |
| 1996 | 55.4% | GBX4.21 Billion | GBX7.60 Billion | GBX13.99 Billion | GBX9.79 Billion | ▲ +5.3 pp |
| 1995 | 50.0% | GBX3.60 Billion | GBX7.21 Billion | GBX12.66 Billion | GBX9.06 Billion | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 1994 | 48.7% | GBX3.35 Billion | GBX6.88 Billion | GBX12.49 Billion | GBX9.14 Billion | ▲ +14.1 pp |
| 1993 | 34.6% | GBX2.27 Billion | GBX6.56 Billion | GBX11.78 Billion | GBX9.51 Billion | ▼ -5.7 pp |
| 1992 | 40.3% | GBX2.56 Billion | GBX6.35 Billion | GBX10.90 Billion | GBX8.34 Billion | ▼ -4.9 pp |
| 1991 | 45.3% | GBX2.47 Billion | GBX5.46 Billion | GBX10.34 Billion | GBX7.87 Billion | ▼ -5.8 pp |
| 1990 | 51.1% | GBX2.37 Billion | GBX4.64 Billion | GBX10.00 Billion | GBX7.63 Billion | ▲ +7.8 pp |
| 1989 | 43.3% | GBX1.82 Billion | GBX4.20 Billion | GBX9.75 Billion | GBX7.93 Billion | ▼ -12.0 pp |
| 1988 | 55.2% | GBX3.04 Billion | GBX5.51 Billion | GBX10.19 Billion | GBX7.15 Billion | ▼ -5.7 pp |
| 1987 | 61.0% | GBX3.01 Billion | GBX4.95 Billion | GBX8.51 Billion | GBX5.50 Billion | ▲ +41.6 pp |
| 1986 | 19.4% | GBX1.04 Billion | GBX5.36 Billion | GBX11.12 Billion | GBX10.08 Billion | ▼ -44.2 pp |
| 1985 | 63.6% | GBX3.67 Billion | GBX5.76 Billion | GBX9.68 Billion | GBX6.02 Billion | — |