WPP PLC (WPP) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
WPP PLC (WPP) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -56.0% as of June 2025. Working capital of GBX-1.91 Billion (current assets of GBX11.85 Billion minus current liabilities of GBX13.76 Billion) is measured against net assets of GBX3.41 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See WPP PLC financial flexibility index to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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WPP PLC Working Capital to Net Assets (1987–2024)
This chart shows how WPP PLC's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 38 annual periods from 1987 to 2024. As of June 2025, the ratio stands at -56.0%, reflecting working capital of GBX-1.91 Billion against net assets of GBX3.41 Billion GBX. See WPP defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for WPP PLC (1987–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for WPP PLC from 1987 to 2024, covering 38 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 market cap of WPP PLC.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBX) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -49.7% | GBX-1.85 Billion | GBX3.73 Billion | GBX13.66 Billion | GBX15.52 Billion | ▲ +10.5 pp |
| 2023 | -60.2% | GBX-2.31 Billion | GBX3.83 Billion | GBX13.94 Billion | GBX16.25 Billion | ▲ +2.5 pp |
| 2022 | -62.7% | GBX-2.61 Billion | GBX4.16 Billion | GBX15.10 Billion | GBX17.71 Billion | ▼ -34.5 pp |
| 2021 | -28.3% | GBX-1.15 Billion | GBX4.07 Billion | GBX15.34 Billion | GBX16.49 Billion | ▼ -43.2 pp |
| 2020 | 14.9% | GBX754.60 Million | GBX5.05 Billion | GBX23.98 Billion | GBX23.23 Billion | ▲ +18.5 pp |
| 2019 | -3.6% | GBX-298.40 Million | GBX8.30 Billion | GBX23.76 Billion | GBX24.05 Billion | ▲ +3.0 pp |
| 2018 | -6.6% | GBX-649.50 Million | GBX9.78 Billion | GBX24.37 Billion | GBX25.02 Billion | ▼ -3.1 pp |
| 2017 | -3.6% | GBX-356.10 Million | GBX9.96 Billion | GBX24.62 Billion | GBX24.97 Billion | ▲ +10.0 pp |
| 2016 | -13.5% | GBX-1.32 Billion | GBX9.77 Billion | GBX15.44 Billion | GBX16.77 Billion | ▼ -3.1 pp |
| 2015 | -10.5% | GBX-840.10 Million | GBX8.02 Billion | GBX13.38 Billion | GBX14.22 Billion | ▼ -3.8 pp |
| 2014 | -6.7% | GBX-521.40 Million | GBX7.83 Billion | GBX12.52 Billion | GBX13.04 Billion | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2013 | -4.9% | GBX-384.60 Million | GBX7.85 Billion | GBX11.75 Billion | GBX12.13 Billion | ▲ +4.6 pp |
| 2012 | -9.5% | GBX-671.90 Million | GBX7.06 Billion | GBX11.42 Billion | GBX12.10 Billion | ▼ -2.1 pp |
| 2011 | -7.4% | GBX-508.60 Million | GBX6.89 Billion | GBX11.29 Billion | GBX11.80 Billion | ▲ +4.9 pp |
| 2010 | -12.3% | GBX-817.30 Million | GBX6.65 Billion | GBX11.26 Billion | GBX12.07 Billion | ▼ -11.3 pp |
| 2009 | -1.0% | GBX-60.10 Million | GBX6.08 Billion | GBX9.60 Billion | GBX9.66 Billion | ▲ +16.3 pp |
| 2008 | -17.3% | GBX-1.03 Billion | GBX5.96 Billion | GBX11.11 Billion | GBX12.14 Billion | ▲ +15.5 pp |
| 2007 | -32.8% | GBX-1.34 Billion | GBX4.09 Billion | GBX8.56 Billion | GBX9.90 Billion | ▼ -14.4 pp |
| 2006 | -18.4% | GBX-719.90 Million | GBX3.92 Billion | GBX6.85 Billion | GBX7.57 Billion | ▼ -1.1 pp |
| 2005 | -17.3% | GBX-688.40 Million | GBX3.99 Billion | GBX6.05 Billion | GBX6.74 Billion | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2004 | -16.4% | GBX-504.00 Million | GBX3.07 Billion | GBX4.66 Billion | GBX5.17 Billion | ▼ -1.4 pp |
| 2003 | -15.1% | GBX-613.10 Million | GBX4.07 Billion | GBX4.08 Billion | GBX4.70 Billion | ▼ -1.0 pp |
| 2002 | -14.1% | GBX-524.30 Million | GBX3.71 Billion | GBX3.58 Billion | GBX4.10 Billion | ▲ +7.4 pp |
| 2001 | -21.5% | GBX-784.12 Million | GBX3.65 Billion | GBX3.55 Billion | GBX4.33 Billion | ▼ -4.9 pp |
| 2000 | -16.6% | GBX-569.11 Million | GBX3.44 Billion | GBX3.69 Billion | GBX4.26 Billion | ▲ +61.7 pp |
| 1999 | -78.2% | GBX-255.20 Million | GBX326.32 Million | GBX1.89 Billion | GBX2.15 Billion | ▲ +58.5 pp |
| 1998 | -136.7% | GBX-267.61 Million | GBX195.74 Million | GBX1.51 Billion | GBX1.78 Billion | ▼ -1702.3 pp |
| 1997 | 1565.6% | GBX-286.01 Million | GBX-18.27 Million | GBX1.41 Billion | GBX1.70 Billion | ▲ +2113.9 pp |
| 1996 | -548.4% | GBX-147.62 Million | GBX26.92 Million | GBX1.36 Billion | GBX1.51 Billion | ▼ -832.6 pp |
| 1995 | 284.2% | GBX-165.54 Million | GBX-58.24 Million | GBX1.33 Billion | GBX1.49 Billion | ▲ +147.0 pp |
| 1994 | 137.2% | GBX-145.20 Million | GBX-105.79 Million | GBX1.14 Billion | GBX1.28 Billion | ▲ +44.5 pp |
| 1993 | 92.7% | GBX-149.20 Million | GBX-160.90 Million | GBX1.08 Billion | GBX1.22 Billion | ▲ +67.6 pp |
| 1992 | 25.2% | GBX-60.79 Million | GBX-241.58 Million | GBX1.07 Billion | GBX1.13 Billion | ▼ -1.4 pp |
| 1991 | 26.5% | GBX-68.46 Million | GBX-257.86 Million | GBX900.60 Million | GBX969.06 Million | ▼ -3.8 pp |
| 1990 | 30.4% | GBX-79.37 Million | GBX-261.44 Million | GBX906.82 Million | GBX986.19 Million | ▼ -16.3 pp |
| 1989 | 46.6% | GBX-173.56 Million | GBX-372.05 Million | GBX1.00 Billion | GBX1.18 Billion | ▲ +154.6 pp |
| 1988 | -108.0% | GBX-64.71 Million | GBX59.94 Million | GBX408.84 Million | GBX473.55 Million | ▼ -193.2 pp |
| 1987 | 85.2% | GBX-55.99 Million | GBX-65.70 Million | GBX474.86 Million | GBX530.85 Million | — |