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 30.6% as of April 2026. Working capital of $943.00 Million (current assets of $8.74 Billion minus current liabilities of $7.80 Billion) is measured against net assets of $3.08 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See BBY cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Best Buy Co. Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1986–2026)
This chart shows how Best Buy Co. Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1986 to 2026. As of April 2026, the ratio stands at 30.6%, reflecting working capital of $943.00 Million against net assets of $3.08 Billion USD. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Best Buy Co. Inc balance sheet assets.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Best Buy Co. Inc (1986–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Best Buy Co. Inc from 1986 to 2026, 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. Check Best Buy Co. Inc (BBY) asset resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27.8% | $825.00 Million | $2.96 Billion | $8.50 Billion | $7.68 Billion | ▲ +20.4 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 | — |