American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 26.5% as of January 2026. Working capital of $448.54 Million (current assets of $1.31 Billion minus current liabilities of $865.64 Million) is measured against net assets of $1.69 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See debt-free asset ratio of American Eagle Outfitters Inc to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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American Eagle Outfitters Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1993–2026)
This chart shows how American Eagle Outfitters Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 34 annual periods from 1993 to 2026. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at 26.5%, reflecting working capital of $448.54 Million against net assets of $1.69 Billion USD. Check American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO) tangible equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for American Eagle Outfitters Inc (1993–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for American Eagle Outfitters Inc from 1993 to 2026, covering 34 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 American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO) market capitalisation.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26.5% | $448.54 Million | $1.69 Billion | $1.31 Billion | $865.64 Million | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 2025 | 26.7% | $471.57 Million | $1.77 Billion | $1.35 Billion | $882.66 Million | ▼ -4.5 pp |
| 2024 | 31.2% | $542.18 Million | $1.74 Billion | $1.43 Billion | $891.17 Million | ▲ +10.5 pp |
| 2023 | 20.7% | $331.29 Million | $1.60 Billion | $1.10 Billion | $768.95 Million | ▼ -18.2 pp |
| 2022 | 38.9% | $554.05 Million | $1.42 Billion | $1.40 Billion | $842.87 Million | ▼ -22.2 pp |
| 2021 | 61.1% | $664.16 Million | $1.09 Billion | $1.52 Billion | $858.48 Million | ▲ +37.4 pp |
| 2020 | 23.7% | $296.17 Million | $1.25 Billion | $1.05 Billion | $751.76 Million | ▼ -15.4 pp |
| 2019 | 39.1% | $503.61 Million | $1.29 Billion | $1.05 Billion | $542.64 Million | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2018 | 38.8% | $483.31 Million | $1.25 Billion | $968.53 Million | $485.22 Million | ▲ +4.9 pp |
| 2017 | 33.8% | $407.45 Million | $1.20 Billion | $901.23 Million | $493.78 Million | ▲ +9.1 pp |
| 2016 | 24.7% | $259.69 Million | $1.05 Billion | $723.38 Million | $463.68 Million | ▼ -7.7 pp |
| 2015 | 32.4% | $368.95 Million | $1.14 Billion | $828.04 Million | $459.09 Million | ▼ -11.6 pp |
| 2014 | 43.9% | $512.51 Million | $1.17 Billion | $927.99 Million | $415.48 Million | ▼ -13.9 pp |
| 2013 | 57.8% | $705.90 Million | $1.22 Billion | $1.14 Billion | $435.90 Million | ▼ -4.5 pp |
| 2012 | 62.3% | $882.09 Million | $1.42 Billion | $1.29 Billion | $405.40 Million | ▲ +4.0 pp |
| 2011 | 58.2% | $786.57 Million | $1.35 Billion | $1.17 Billion | $387.84 Million | ▲ +10.2 pp |
| 2010 | 48.0% | $758.08 Million | $1.58 Billion | $1.17 Billion | $408.95 Million | ▲ +10.9 pp |
| 2009 | 37.2% | $523.60 Million | $1.41 Billion | $925.36 Million | $401.76 Million | ▼ -10.9 pp |
| 2008 | 48.1% | $644.66 Million | $1.34 Billion | $1.02 Billion | $376.18 Million | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 2007 | 51.1% | $724.49 Million | $1.42 Billion | $1.19 Billion | $464.62 Million | ▼ -11.8 pp |
| 2006 | 62.9% | $726.77 Million | $1.16 Billion | $1.08 Billion | $351.49 Million | ▲ +2.4 pp |
| 2005 | 60.5% | $582.74 Million | $963.49 Million | $865.37 Million | $282.63 Million | ▲ +10.0 pp |
| 2004 | 50.5% | $321.72 Million | $637.38 Million | $530.70 Million | $208.98 Million | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2003 | 49.6% | $286.29 Million | $577.48 Million | $427.88 Million | $141.59 Million | ▲ +4.6 pp |
| 2002 | 44.9% | $225.59 Million | $502.05 Million | $376.71 Million | $151.12 Million | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 2001 | 46.1% | $169.51 Million | $367.69 Million | $318.66 Million | $149.15 Million | ▼ -14.3 pp |
| 2000 | 60.4% | $116.85 Million | $193.40 Million | $187.13 Million | $70.28 Million | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 1999 | 62.7% | $94.75 Million | $151.20 Million | $154.50 Million | $59.75 Million | ▲ +9.3 pp |
| 1998 | 53.4% | $48.49 Million | $90.81 Million | $102.47 Million | $53.99 Million | ▲ +5.0 pp |
| 1997 | 48.4% | $34.38 Million | $71.06 Million | $73.76 Million | $39.38 Million | ▲ +9.5 pp |
| 1996 | 38.8% | $24.77 Million | $63.80 Million | $56.34 Million | $31.57 Million | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 1995 | 38.7% | $24.70 Million | $63.80 Million | $56.30 Million | $31.60 Million | ▼ -15.6 pp |
| 1994 | 54.3% | $27.20 Million | $50.10 Million | $59.90 Million | $32.70 Million | ▲ +77.0 pp |
| 1993 | -22.7% | $-1.00 Million | $4.40 Million | $27.30 Million | $28.30 Million | — |