Best Buy Co. Inc (BBY) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Best Buy Co. Inc (BBY) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 17.3% as of October 2025. Working capital of $460.00 Million (current assets of $10.57 Billion minus current liabilities of $10.11 Billion) is measured against net assets of $2.65 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Best Buy Co. Inc free cash flow to debt ratio to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Best Buy Co. Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1986–2025)
This chart shows how Best Buy Co. Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of October 2025, the ratio stands at 17.3%, reflecting working capital of $460.00 Million against net assets of $2.65 Billion USD. See how many days can Best Buy Co. Inc fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Best Buy Co. Inc (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Best Buy Co. Inc from 1986 to 2025, covering 40 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 Best Buy Co. Inc market cap and net worth.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.4% | $208.00 Million | $2.81 Billion | $8.22 Billion | $8.02 Billion | ▲ +7.8 pp |
| 2024 | -0.4% | $-12.00 Million | $3.05 Billion | $7.90 Billion | $7.91 Billion | ▲ +5.9 pp |
| 2023 | -6.3% | $-177.00 Million | $2.79 Billion | $8.80 Billion | $8.98 Billion | ▼ -1.9 pp |
| 2022 | -4.5% | $-135.00 Million | $3.02 Billion | $10.54 Billion | $10.67 Billion | ▼ -48.5 pp |
| 2021 | 44.0% | $2.02 Billion | $4.59 Billion | $12.54 Billion | $10.52 Billion | ▲ +21.1 pp |
| 2020 | 22.9% | $797.00 Million | $3.48 Billion | $8.86 Billion | $8.06 Billion | ▼ -18.1 pp |
| 2019 | 41.0% | $1.36 Billion | $3.31 Billion | $8.87 Billion | $7.51 Billion | ▼ -14.7 pp |
| 2018 | 55.7% | $2.01 Billion | $3.61 Billion | $9.83 Billion | $7.82 Billion | ▼ -16.4 pp |
| 2017 | 72.1% | $3.39 Billion | $4.71 Billion | $10.52 Billion | $7.12 Billion | ▲ +4.4 pp |
| 2016 | 67.6% | $2.96 Billion | $4.38 Billion | $9.89 Billion | $6.92 Billion | ▼ -11.4 pp |
| 2015 | 79.0% | $3.95 Billion | $5.00 Billion | $11.73 Billion | $7.78 Billion | ▲ +2.6 pp |
| 2014 | 76.4% | $3.05 Billion | $3.99 Billion | $10.48 Billion | $7.44 Billion | ▲ +43.1 pp |
| 2013 | 33.3% | $1.24 Billion | $3.71 Billion | $12.05 Billion | $10.81 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2012 | 33.0% | $1.44 Billion | $4.37 Billion | $10.30 Billion | $8.86 Billion | ▲ +8.2 pp |
| 2011 | 24.8% | $1.81 Billion | $7.29 Billion | $10.47 Billion | $8.66 Billion | ▲ +2.0 pp |
| 2010 | 22.8% | $1.59 Billion | $6.96 Billion | $10.57 Billion | $8.98 Billion | ▲ +27.5 pp |
| 2009 | -4.7% | $-243.00 Million | $5.16 Billion | $8.19 Billion | $8.44 Billion | ▼ -17.4 pp |
| 2008 | 12.7% | $573.00 Million | $4.52 Billion | $7.34 Billion | $6.77 Billion | ▼ -31.9 pp |
| 2007 | 44.6% | $2.78 Billion | $6.24 Billion | $9.08 Billion | $6.30 Billion | ▲ +7.9 pp |
| 2006 | 36.7% | $1.93 Billion | $5.26 Billion | $7.99 Billion | $6.06 Billion | ▼ -7.0 pp |
| 2005 | 43.7% | $1.94 Billion | $4.45 Billion | $6.90 Billion | $4.96 Billion | ▲ +8.0 pp |
| 2004 | 35.7% | $1.22 Billion | $3.42 Billion | $5.72 Billion | $4.50 Billion | ▼ -3.6 pp |
| 2003 | 39.3% | $1.07 Billion | $2.73 Billion | $4.87 Billion | $3.79 Billion | ▲ +4.4 pp |
| 2002 | 34.9% | $881.00 Million | $2.52 Billion | $4.61 Billion | $3.73 Billion | ▲ +23.2 pp |
| 2001 | 11.7% | $213.97 Million | $1.82 Billion | $2.93 Billion | $2.71 Billion | ▼ -29.6 pp |
| 2000 | 41.4% | $453.41 Million | $1.10 Billion | $2.24 Billion | $1.79 Billion | ▼ -22.2 pp |
| 1999 | 63.5% | $676.20 Million | $1.06 Billion | $2.06 Billion | $1.39 Billion | ▼ -22.4 pp |
| 1998 | 85.9% | $676.60 Million | $787.60 Million | $1.71 Billion | $1.03 Billion | ▲ +1.0 pp |
| 1997 | 84.9% | $567.40 Million | $668.30 Million | $1.39 Billion | $817.60 Million | ▼ -3.6 pp |
| 1996 | 88.5% | $585.80 Million | $661.60 Million | $1.56 Billion | $974.70 Million | ▼ -12.0 pp |
| 1995 | 100.5% | $609.10 Million | $606.10 Million | $1.24 Billion | $631.60 Million | ▼ -15.9 pp |
| 1994 | 116.4% | $362.60 Million | $311.40 Million | $764.60 Million | $402.00 Million | ▲ +51.2 pp |
| 1993 | 65.2% | $118.90 Million | $182.30 Million | $304.90 Million | $186.00 Million | ▼ -15.2 pp |
| 1992 | 80.5% | $126.80 Million | $157.60 Million | $273.10 Million | $146.30 Million | ▼ -33.5 pp |
| 1991 | 113.9% | $64.60 Million | $56.70 Million | $139.60 Million | $75.00 Million | ▼ -4.5 pp |
| 1990 | 118.4% | $78.40 Million | $66.20 Million | $128.00 Million | $49.60 Million | ▼ -5.5 pp |
| 1989 | 123.9% | $72.10 Million | $58.20 Million | $111.40 Million | $39.30 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1988 | 123.9% | $72.10 Million | $58.20 Million | $111.40 Million | $39.30 Million | ▲ +36.5 pp |
| 1987 | 87.4% | $48.70 Million | $55.70 Million | $74.60 Million | $25.90 Million | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 1986 | 88.2% | $12.70 Million | $14.40 Million | $28.40 Million | $15.70 Million | — |