Tata Steel Limited (TATASTEEL) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Tata Steel Limited (TATASTEEL) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -23.8% as of March 2026. Working capital of Rs-246.53 Billion (current assets of Rs722.65 Billion minus current liabilities of Rs969.18 Billion) is measured against net assets of Rs1.04 Trillion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Tata Steel Limited leverage flexibility ratio to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Tata Steel Limited Working Capital to Net Assets (2005–2026)
This chart shows how Tata Steel 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 -23.8%, reflecting working capital of Rs-246.53 Billion against net assets of Rs1.04 Trillion INR. See Tata Steel 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 Tata Steel Limited (2005–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Tata Steel 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 Tata Steel Limited market cap and net worth.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (INR) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -23.8% | Rs-246.53 Billion | Rs1.04 Trillion | Rs722.65 Billion | Rs969.18 Billion | ▼ -4.4 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 | — |