Baxter International Inc (BAX) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Baxter International Inc (BAX) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 52.4% as of March 2026. Working capital of $3.15 Billion (current assets of $6.85 Billion minus current liabilities of $3.69 Billion) is measured against net assets of $6.02 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See BAX FCF to total liabilities ratio to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Baxter International Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1985–2025)
This chart shows how Baxter International Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 52.4%, reflecting working capital of $3.15 Billion against net assets of $6.02 Billion USD. See Baxter International Inc (BAX) liquidity interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Baxter International Inc (1985–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Baxter International Inc from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 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 Baxter International Inc stock valuation.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63.9% | $3.90 Billion | $6.10 Billion | $6.87 Billion | $2.97 Billion | ▲ +30.6 pp |
| 2024 | 33.3% | $2.34 Billion | $7.02 Billion | $8.85 Billion | $6.51 Billion | ▼ -3.2 pp |
| 2023 | 36.6% | $3.10 Billion | $8.47 Billion | $9.60 Billion | $6.50 Billion | ▼ -18.8 pp |
| 2022 | 55.4% | $3.27 Billion | $5.89 Billion | $8.01 Billion | $4.75 Billion | ▲ +4.6 pp |
| 2021 | 50.8% | $4.64 Billion | $9.12 Billion | $8.87 Billion | $4.24 Billion | ▼ -7.4 pp |
| 2020 | 58.2% | $5.08 Billion | $8.73 Billion | $8.41 Billion | $3.33 Billion | ▲ +4.2 pp |
| 2019 | 54.0% | $4.27 Billion | $7.91 Billion | $7.50 Billion | $3.23 Billion | ▲ +14.0 pp |
| 2018 | 40.0% | $3.15 Billion | $7.87 Billion | $5.96 Billion | $2.81 Billion | ▼ -8.7 pp |
| 2017 | 48.7% | $4.44 Billion | $9.12 Billion | $7.26 Billion | $2.82 Billion | ▲ +2.5 pp |
| 2016 | 46.3% | $3.83 Billion | $8.28 Billion | $6.57 Billion | $2.74 Billion | ▼ -21.9 pp |
| 2015 | 68.2% | $6.05 Billion | $8.87 Billion | $11.80 Billion | $5.75 Billion | ▲ +17.6 pp |
| 2014 | 50.6% | $4.12 Billion | $8.16 Billion | $10.16 Billion | $6.04 Billion | ▼ -7.7 pp |
| 2013 | 58.3% | $4.95 Billion | $8.49 Billion | $10.20 Billion | $5.25 Billion | ▼ -6.2 pp |
| 2012 | 64.5% | $4.50 Billion | $6.98 Billion | $9.26 Billion | $4.76 Billion | ▲ +9.0 pp |
| 2011 | 55.6% | $3.79 Billion | $6.83 Billion | $8.65 Billion | $4.86 Billion | ▼ -2.5 pp |
| 2010 | 58.1% | $3.95 Billion | $6.80 Billion | $7.99 Billion | $4.04 Billion | ▲ +6.8 pp |
| 2009 | 51.3% | $3.81 Billion | $7.42 Billion | $8.27 Billion | $4.46 Billion | ▼ -5.1 pp |
| 2008 | 56.4% | $3.51 Billion | $6.23 Billion | $7.15 Billion | $3.63 Billion | ▲ +2.3 pp |
| 2007 | 54.1% | $3.74 Billion | $6.92 Billion | $7.55 Billion | $3.81 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2006 | 53.6% | $3.36 Billion | $6.27 Billion | $6.97 Billion | $3.61 Billion | ▲ +31.5 pp |
| 2005 | 22.1% | $951.00 Million | $4.30 Billion | $5.12 Billion | $4.17 Billion | ▼ -24.7 pp |
| 2004 | 46.8% | $1.73 Billion | $3.71 Billion | $6.02 Billion | $4.29 Billion | ▼ -0.9 pp |
| 2003 | 47.7% | $1.56 Billion | $3.27 Billion | $5.36 Billion | $3.80 Billion | ▲ +3.2 pp |
| 2002 | 44.5% | $1.31 Billion | $2.94 Billion | $5.16 Billion | $3.85 Billion | ▲ +26.4 pp |
| 2001 | 18.2% | $683.00 Million | $3.76 Billion | $3.98 Billion | $3.29 Billion | ▲ +7.7 pp |
| 2000 | 10.5% | $279.00 Million | $2.66 Billion | $3.65 Billion | $3.37 Billion | ▼ -22.9 pp |
| 1999 | 33.4% | $1.12 Billion | $3.35 Billion | $3.82 Billion | $2.70 Billion | ▼ -18.1 pp |
| 1998 | 51.6% | $1.46 Billion | $2.84 Billion | $4.29 Billion | $2.83 Billion | ▲ +1.4 pp |
| 1997 | 50.1% | $1.31 Billion | $2.62 Billion | $3.87 Billion | $2.56 Billion | ▲ +8.8 pp |
| 1996 | 41.3% | $1.03 Billion | $2.50 Billion | $3.48 Billion | $2.44 Billion | ▲ +20.9 pp |
| 1995 | 20.4% | $757.00 Million | $3.70 Billion | $2.91 Billion | $2.15 Billion | ▼ -21.9 pp |
| 1994 | 42.3% | $1.57 Billion | $3.72 Billion | $4.34 Billion | $2.77 Billion | ▼ -4.4 pp |
| 1993 | 46.8% | $1.49 Billion | $3.19 Billion | $4.42 Billion | $2.93 Billion | ▲ +14.6 pp |
| 1992 | 32.2% | $1.22 Billion | $3.79 Billion | $3.59 Billion | $2.37 Billion | ▼ -5.5 pp |
| 1991 | 37.7% | $1.65 Billion | $4.37 Billion | $4.00 Billion | $2.36 Billion | ▲ +10.3 pp |
| 1990 | 27.3% | $1.12 Billion | $4.09 Billion | $3.44 Billion | $2.32 Billion | ▼ -9.5 pp |
| 1989 | 36.9% | $1.56 Billion | $4.25 Billion | $3.42 Billion | $1.86 Billion | ▼ -9.6 pp |
| 1988 | 46.4% | $1.44 Billion | $3.10 Billion | $3.32 Billion | $1.89 Billion | ▲ +15.3 pp |
| 1987 | 31.1% | $881.00 Million | $2.83 Billion | $2.76 Billion | $1.88 Billion | ▲ +12.5 pp |
| 1986 | 18.6% | $463.00 Million | $2.49 Billion | $2.34 Billion | $1.88 Billion | ▼ -36.4 pp |
| 1985 | 55.0% | $1.15 Billion | $2.08 Billion | $2.37 Billion | $1.22 Billion | — |