SunOpta Inc. (STKL) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
SunOpta Inc. (STKL) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -2.5% as of September 2025. Working capital of $-4.41 Million (current assets of $189.02 Million minus current liabilities of $193.43 Million) is measured against net assets of $178.03 Million. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See STKL financial flexibility index to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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SunOpta Inc. Working Capital to Net Assets (1986–2024)
This chart shows how SunOpta Inc.'s Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 39 annual periods from 1986 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at -2.5%, reflecting working capital of $-4.41 Million against net assets of $178.03 Million USD. See SunOpta Inc. (STKL) defensive interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for SunOpta Inc. (1986–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for SunOpta Inc. from 1986 to 2024, covering 39 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 SunOpta Inc. market cap and net worth.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -6.1% | $-9.98 Million | $163.64 Million | $159.46 Million | $169.43 Million | ▼ -21.8 pp |
| 2023 | 15.7% | $24.56 Million | $156.32 Million | $182.80 Million | $158.24 Million | ▼ -28.6 pp |
| 2022 | 44.3% | $141.32 Million | $319.21 Million | $302.36 Million | $161.03 Million | ▼ -16.9 pp |
| 2021 | 61.2% | $186.58 Million | $304.98 Million | $329.97 Million | $143.39 Million | ▲ +27.3 pp |
| 2020 | 33.9% | $112.87 Million | $332.93 Million | $249.32 Million | $136.45 Million | ▼ -5.8 pp |
| 2019 | 39.7% | $84.29 Million | $212.43 Million | $489.95 Million | $405.66 Million | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 2018 | 40.9% | $87.08 Million | $213.14 Million | $533.42 Million | $446.35 Million | ▲ +4.1 pp |
| 2017 | 36.8% | $118.53 Million | $322.11 Million | $528.58 Million | $410.05 Million | ▲ +1.7 pp |
| 2016 | 35.1% | $157.66 Million | $448.60 Million | $549.70 Million | $392.04 Million | ▼ -15.9 pp |
| 2015 | 51.0% | $217.39 Million | $426.18 Million | $597.05 Million | $379.67 Million | ▼ -3.6 pp |
| 2014 | 54.6% | $193.04 Million | $353.33 Million | $429.37 Million | $236.33 Million | ▲ +15.9 pp |
| 2013 | 38.7% | $132.57 Million | $342.61 Million | $419.73 Million | $287.16 Million | ▲ +1.4 pp |
| 2012 | 37.3% | $127.97 Million | $343.54 Million | $407.49 Million | $279.52 Million | ▲ +6.9 pp |
| 2011 | 30.4% | $95.68 Million | $314.95 Million | $365.31 Million | $269.63 Million | ▼ -1.9 pp |
| 2010 | 32.3% | $98.44 Million | $305.24 Million | $332.71 Million | $234.26 Million | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2009 | 34.0% | $83.91 Million | $246.51 Million | $309.82 Million | $225.90 Million | ▼ -25.0 pp |
| 2009 | 59.0% | $142.75 Million | $241.91 Million | $336.11 Million | $193.35 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2008 | 59.0% | $142.75 Million | $241.91 Million | $336.11 Million | $193.35 Million | ▲ +16.0 pp |
| 2006 | 43.0% | $80.43 Million | $186.93 Million | $213.07 Million | $132.64 Million | ▼ -5.4 pp |
| 2005 | 48.4% | $81.86 Million | $169.20 Million | $158.13 Million | $76.27 Million | ▲ +6.8 pp |
| 2004 | 41.6% | $60.49 Million | $145.47 Million | $102.96 Million | $42.47 Million | ▼ -6.2 pp |
| 2003 | 47.8% | $57.37 Million | $119.95 Million | $88.39 Million | $31.02 Million | ▲ +21.3 pp |
| 2002 | 26.5% | $13.13 Million | $49.53 Million | $52.29 Million | $39.16 Million | ▼ -12.6 pp |
| 2001 | 39.1% | $17.08 Million | $43.65 Million | $36.22 Million | $19.14 Million | ▲ +31.3 pp |
| 2000 | 7.8% | $1.77 Million | $22.50 Million | $22.58 Million | $20.81 Million | ▼ -28.6 pp |
| 1999 | 36.5% | $4.72 Million | $12.93 Million | $13.84 Million | $9.12 Million | ▲ +3.6 pp |
| 1998 | 32.9% | $2.30 Million | $7.00 Million | $4.80 Million | $2.50 Million | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 1997 | 33.3% | $2.30 Million | $6.90 Million | $4.40 Million | $2.10 Million | ▼ -7.5 pp |
| 1996 | 40.8% | $2.90 Million | $7.10 Million | $5.80 Million | $2.90 Million | ▼ -18.1 pp |
| 1995 | 58.9% | $4.30 Million | $7.30 Million | $6.80 Million | $2.50 Million | ▲ +44.6 pp |
| 1994 | 14.3% | $200.00K | $1.40 Million | $900.00K | $700.00K | ▼ -42.9 pp |
| 1993 | 57.1% | $1.20 Million | $2.10 Million | $1.80 Million | $600.00K | ▲ +67.7 pp |
| 1992 | -10.5% | $-200.00K | $1.90 Million | $400.00K | $600.00K | ▲ +28.4 pp |
| 1991 | -38.9% | $-700.00K | $1.80 Million | $900.00K | $1.60 Million | ▼ -44.4 pp |
| 1990 | 5.6% | $100.00K | $1.80 Million | $700.00K | $600.00K | ▼ -23.6 pp |
| 1989 | 29.2% | $700.00K | $2.40 Million | $1.30 Million | $600.00K | ▼ -6.3 pp |
| 1988 | 35.5% | $1.10 Million | $3.10 Million | $1.60 Million | $500.00K | ▼ -62.2 pp |
| 1987 | 97.7% | $4.20 Million | $4.30 Million | $4.90 Million | $700.00K | ▼ -15.4 pp |
| 1986 | 113.0% | $2.60 Million | $2.30 Million | $2.90 Million | $300.00K | — |