Ester Industries Limited (ESTER) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Ester Industries Limited (ESTER) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 23.7% as of March 2026. Working capital of Rs1.85 Billion (current assets of Rs6.06 Billion minus current liabilities of Rs4.21 Billion) is measured against net assets of Rs7.83 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See ESTER financial flexibility index to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Ester Industries Limited Working Capital to Net Assets (2005–2026)
This chart shows how Ester Industries Limited's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 22 annual periods from 2005 to 2026. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 23.7%, reflecting working capital of Rs1.85 Billion against net assets of Rs7.83 Billion INR. See Ester Industries Limited liquidity coverage in days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Ester Industries Limited (2005–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Ester Industries Limited from 2005 to 2026, covering 22 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 how much is Ester Industries Limited worth.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (INR) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23.7% | Rs1.85 Billion | Rs7.83 Billion | Rs6.06 Billion | Rs4.21 Billion | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 2025 | 22.4% | Rs1.73 Billion | Rs7.73 Billion | Rs5.05 Billion | Rs3.32 Billion | ▲ +6.6 pp |
| 2024 | 15.9% | Rs1.14 Billion | Rs7.18 Billion | Rs5.43 Billion | Rs4.29 Billion | ▼ -17.4 pp |
| 2023 | 33.3% | Rs2.48 Billion | Rs7.43 Billion | Rs6.07 Billion | Rs3.59 Billion | ▼ -8.1 pp |
| 2022 | 41.4% | Rs2.58 Billion | Rs6.22 Billion | Rs5.29 Billion | Rs2.71 Billion | ▲ +8.5 pp |
| 2021 | 33.0% | Rs1.69 Billion | Rs5.12 Billion | Rs3.54 Billion | Rs1.85 Billion | ▲ +2.4 pp |
| 2020 | 30.6% | Rs1.25 Billion | Rs4.08 Billion | Rs2.85 Billion | Rs1.60 Billion | ▲ +19.5 pp |
| 2019 | 11.1% | Rs350.50 Million | Rs3.14 Billion | Rs2.65 Billion | Rs2.30 Billion | ▲ +25.7 pp |
| 2018 | -14.5% | Rs-411.23 Million | Rs2.83 Billion | Rs2.94 Billion | Rs3.36 Billion | ▼ -5.8 pp |
| 2017 | -8.7% | Rs-241.20 Million | Rs2.77 Billion | Rs2.55 Billion | Rs2.79 Billion | ▼ -11.5 pp |
| 2016 | 2.8% | Rs80.51 Million | Rs2.92 Billion | Rs2.73 Billion | Rs2.65 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2015 | 2.5% | Rs68.02 Million | Rs2.72 Billion | Rs2.93 Billion | Rs2.86 Billion | ▲ +2.9 pp |
| 2014 | -0.4% | Rs-10.06 Million | Rs2.63 Billion | Rs2.81 Billion | Rs2.82 Billion | ▼ -20.8 pp |
| 2013 | 20.4% | Rs525.84 Million | Rs2.58 Billion | Rs2.64 Billion | Rs2.12 Billion | ▼ -7.3 pp |
| 2012 | 27.7% | Rs728.85 Million | Rs2.63 Billion | Rs2.43 Billion | Rs1.70 Billion | ▲ +36.0 pp |
| 2011 | -8.3% | Rs-230.79 Million | Rs2.77 Billion | Rs2.43 Billion | Rs2.66 Billion | ▼ -51.9 pp |
| 2010 | 43.6% | Rs774.58 Million | Rs1.78 Billion | Rs1.29 Billion | Rs514.88 Million | ▼ -5.3 pp |
| 2009 | 48.9% | Rs685.67 Million | Rs1.40 Billion | Rs966.57 Million | Rs280.90 Million | ▼ -11.6 pp |
| 2008 | 60.5% | Rs680.14 Million | Rs1.12 Billion | Rs1.06 Billion | Rs383.00 Million | ▲ +69.4 pp |
| 2007 | -8.9% | Rs-97.27 Million | Rs1.09 Billion | Rs877.72 Million | Rs975.00 Million | ▼ -11.9 pp |
| 2006 | 2.9% | Rs34.87 Million | Rs1.20 Billion | Rs782.92 Million | Rs748.05 Million | ▼ -19.0 pp |
| 2005 | 21.9% | Rs312.37 Million | Rs1.43 Billion | Rs905.14 Million | Rs592.77 Million | — |