Tata Steel Limited (TATASTEEL) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Tata Steel Limited (TATASTEEL) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -24.1% as of September 2025. Working capital of Rs-231.36 Billion (current assets of Rs666.23 Billion minus current liabilities of Rs897.59 Billion) is measured against net assets of Rs959.32 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See how leveraged is Tata Steel Limited's balance sheet to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Tata Steel Limited Working Capital to Net Assets (2005–2025)
This chart shows how Tata Steel Limited's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 21 annual periods from 2005 to 2025. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at -24.1%, reflecting working capital of Rs-231.36 Billion against net assets of Rs959.32 Billion INR. Check Tata Steel Limited tangible book value ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Tata Steel Limited (2005–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Tata Steel Limited from 2005 to 2025, covering 21 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 Tata Steel Limited stock valuation.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (INR) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -19.4% | Rs-177.02 Billion | Rs913.53 Billion | Rs683.92 Billion | Rs860.94 Billion | ▲ +10.8 pp |
| 2024 | -30.1% | Rs-278.55 Billion | Rs924.33 Billion | Rs705.48 Billion | Rs984.03 Billion | ▼ -20.0 pp |
| 2023 | -10.1% | Rs-106.30 Billion | Rs1.05 Trillion | Rs866.66 Billion | Rs972.95 Billion | ▼ -11.8 pp |
| 2022 | 1.7% | Rs19.61 Billion | Rs1.17 Trillion | Rs925.57 Billion | Rs905.95 Billion | ▲ +15.4 pp |
| 2021 | -13.7% | Rs-106.55 Billion | Rs775.08 Billion | Rs602.12 Billion | Rs708.67 Billion | ▼ -9.9 pp |
| 2020 | -3.8% | Rs-29.28 Billion | Rs761.63 Billion | Rs587.33 Billion | Rs616.61 Billion | ▼ -1.0 pp |
| 2019 | -2.9% | Rs-20.43 Billion | Rs712.90 Billion | Rs589.91 Billion | Rs610.34 Billion | ▼ -22.6 pp |
| 2018 | 19.8% | Rs122.16 Billion | Rs618.07 Billion | Rs678.77 Billion | Rs556.61 Billion | ▲ +18.3 pp |
| 2017 | 1.5% | Rs5.81 Billion | Rs394.21 Billion | Rs509.23 Billion | Rs503.41 Billion | ▲ +10.9 pp |
| 2016 | -9.5% | Rs-30.66 Billion | Rs324.28 Billion | Rs474.90 Billion | Rs505.57 Billion | ▼ -31.4 pp |
| 2015 | 22.0% | Rs77.69 Billion | Rs353.48 Billion | Rs535.95 Billion | Rs458.26 Billion | ▲ +35.7 pp |
| 2014 | -13.8% | Rs-61.34 Billion | Rs445.64 Billion | Rs579.89 Billion | Rs641.23 Billion | ▼ -18.9 pp |
| 2013 | 5.2% | Rs19.65 Billion | Rs381.38 Billion | Rs542.44 Billion | Rs522.79 Billion | ▼ -14.3 pp |
| 2012 | 19.4% | Rs90.30 Billion | Rs464.27 Billion | Rs565.78 Billion | Rs475.48 Billion | ▼ -49.0 pp |
| 2011 | 68.5% | Rs260.08 Billion | Rs379.70 Billion | Rs597.69 Billion | Rs337.61 Billion | ▲ +9.9 pp |
| 2010 | 58.5% | Rs138.85 Billion | Rs237.15 Billion | Rs438.68 Billion | Rs299.83 Billion | ▼ -24.3 pp |
| 2009 | 82.9% | Rs237.26 Billion | Rs286.27 Billion | Rs539.77 Billion | Rs302.51 Billion | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 2008 | 82.1% | Rs287.71 Billion | Rs350.24 Billion | Rs616.22 Billion | Rs328.51 Billion | ▲ +9.1 pp |
| 2007 | 73.0% | Rs111.30 Billion | Rs152.38 Billion | Rs186.54 Billion | Rs75.24 Billion | ▲ +55.8 pp |
| 2006 | 17.3% | Rs17.97 Billion | Rs104.05 Billion | Rs61.64 Billion | Rs43.67 Billion | ▲ +7.6 pp |
| 2005 | 9.6% | Rs7.15 Billion | Rs74.31 Billion | Rs52.90 Billion | Rs45.75 Billion | — |