WPP PLC Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
WPP PLC 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. Check WPP goodwill-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio of WPP PLC (1987–2024)
Working capital to net assets ratio of WPP PLC from 1987 to 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 PLC (WPP) liquidity interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
WPP PLC Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio by Year (1987–2024)
WPP PLC working capital to net assets ratio by year from 1987 to 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 the complete balance sheet picture, see WPP PLC balance sheet assets.
| 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 | — |