The AES Corporation (AES) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
The AES Corporation (AES) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -24.2% as of March 2026. Working capital of $-2.26 Billion (current assets of $6.11 Billion minus current liabilities of $8.37 Billion) is measured against net assets of $9.36 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See financial flexibility index of The AES Corporation to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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The AES Corporation Working Capital to Net Assets (1994–2025)
This chart shows how The AES Corporation's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 32 annual periods from 1994 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at -24.2%, reflecting working capital of $-2.26 Billion against net assets of $9.36 Billion USD. See The AES Corporation liquidity coverage in days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for The AES Corporation (1994–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for The AES Corporation from 1994 to 2025, covering 32 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 The AES Corporation market cap and net worth.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -16.7% | $-1.99 Billion | $11.93 Billion | $6.50 Billion | $8.49 Billion | ▲ +5.9 pp |
| 2024 | -22.6% | $-1.74 Billion | $7.70 Billion | $6.83 Billion | $8.57 Billion | ▲ +28.9 pp |
| 2023 | -51.5% | $-3.08 Billion | $5.99 Billion | $6.65 Billion | $9.73 Billion | ▼ -77.1 pp |
| 2022 | 25.6% | $1.15 Billion | $4.50 Billion | $7.64 Billion | $6.49 Billion | ▲ +11.9 pp |
| 2021 | 13.7% | $624.00 Million | $4.57 Billion | $5.36 Billion | $4.73 Billion | ▲ +12.6 pp |
| 2020 | 1.1% | $52.00 Million | $4.72 Billion | $5.41 Billion | $5.36 Billion | ▼ -1.5 pp |
| 2019 | 2.6% | $135.00 Million | $5.23 Billion | $5.23 Billion | $5.10 Billion | ▼ -8.4 pp |
| 2018 | 11.0% | $616.00 Million | $5.60 Billion | $5.01 Billion | $4.40 Billion | ▲ +3.4 pp |
| 2017 | 7.6% | $370.00 Million | $4.84 Billion | $6.40 Billion | $6.03 Billion | ▼ -12.4 pp |
| 2016 | 20.0% | $1.14 Billion | $5.70 Billion | $6.41 Billion | $5.27 Billion | ▲ +21.3 pp |
| 2015 | -1.3% | $-84.00 Million | $6.55 Billion | $6.87 Billion | $6.95 Billion | ▼ -12.6 pp |
| 2014 | 11.3% | $829.00 Million | $7.33 Billion | $7.83 Billion | $7.00 Billion | ▲ +10.2 pp |
| 2013 | 1.1% | $86.00 Million | $7.65 Billion | $7.74 Billion | $7.65 Billion | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2012 | 1.9% | $146.00 Million | $7.51 Billion | $8.46 Billion | $8.32 Billion | ▼ -6.0 pp |
| 2011 | 8.0% | $782.00 Million | $9.81 Billion | $9.23 Billion | $8.45 Billion | ▼ -5.3 pp |
| 2010 | 13.3% | $1.38 Billion | $10.41 Billion | $9.45 Billion | $8.06 Billion | ▼ -11.1 pp |
| 2009 | 24.4% | $2.17 Billion | $8.88 Billion | $8.79 Billion | $6.62 Billion | ▼ -6.1 pp |
| 2008 | 30.5% | $2.14 Billion | $7.03 Billion | $7.33 Billion | $5.18 Billion | ▼ -59.7 pp |
| 2007 | 90.2% | $2.85 Billion | $3.16 Billion | $8.34 Billion | $5.48 Billion | ▲ +36.6 pp |
| 2006 | 53.6% | $1.54 Billion | $2.87 Billion | $6.57 Billion | $5.03 Billion | ▲ +58.2 pp |
| 2005 | -4.7% | $-174.00 Million | $3.72 Billion | $5.23 Billion | $5.41 Billion | ▼ -8.5 pp |
| 2004 | 3.8% | $116.00 Million | $3.07 Billion | $4.94 Billion | $4.82 Billion | ▲ +98.5 pp |
| 2003 | -94.7% | $-1.60 Billion | $1.69 Billion | $4.89 Billion | $6.49 Billion | ▼ -514.5 pp |
| 2002 | 419.8% | $-2.16 Billion | $-515.00 Million | $4.35 Billion | $6.51 Billion | ▲ +425.4 pp |
| 2001 | -5.5% | $-388.00 Million | $6.99 Billion | $4.65 Billion | $5.04 Billion | ▼ -19.4 pp |
| 2000 | 13.9% | $691.00 Million | $4.98 Billion | $5.57 Billion | $4.88 Billion | ▲ +13.4 pp |
| 1999 | 0.4% | $17.00 Million | $3.79 Billion | $2.59 Billion | $2.57 Billion | ▲ +23.9 pp |
| 1998 | -23.5% | $-722.00 Million | $3.08 Billion | $1.25 Billion | $1.98 Billion | ▼ -22.9 pp |
| 1997 | -0.5% | $-14.00 Million | $2.56 Billion | $1.19 Billion | $1.20 Billion | ▼ -13.4 pp |
| 1996 | 12.8% | $120.00 Million | $934.00 Million | $502.00 Million | $382.00 Million | ▼ -15.9 pp |
| 1995 | 28.7% | $197.00 Million | $686.00 Million | $425.00 Million | $228.00 Million | ▼ -27.4 pp |
| 1994 | 56.1% | $328.20 Million | $584.90 Million | $435.70 Million | $107.50 Million | — |