Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 68.2% as of April 2026. Working capital of $200.86 Million (current assets of $484.46 Million minus current liabilities of $283.60 Million) is measured against net assets of $294.44 Million. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See how many days can Barnes & Noble Education Inc fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Barnes & Noble Education Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (2013–2026)
This chart shows how Barnes & Noble Education Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 14 annual periods from 2013 to 2026. As of April 2026, the ratio stands at 68.2%, reflecting working capital of $200.86 Million against net assets of $294.44 Million USD. For the complete balance sheet picture, see how large is Barnes & Noble Education Inc's balance sheet.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Barnes & Noble Education Inc (2013–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Barnes & Noble Education Inc from 2013 to 2026, covering 14 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 BNED financial 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 | 68.2% | $200.86 Million | $294.44 Million | $484.46 Million | $283.60 Million | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 2025 | 68.4% | $186.16 Million | $272.19 Million | $465.38 Million | $279.23 Million | ▲ +11.1 pp |
| 2024 | 57.3% | $46.07 Million | $80.40 Million | $520.81 Million | $474.74 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2023 | 57.3% | $74.92 Million | $130.75 Million | $537.00 Million | $462.08 Million | ▲ +6.4 pp |
| 2022 | 50.9% | $116.30 Million | $228.37 Million | $531.71 Million | $415.40 Million | ▲ +7.5 pp |
| 2021 | 43.4% | $127.15 Million | $293.01 Million | $500.83 Million | $373.68 Million | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 2020 | 42.7% | $178.25 Million | $417.75 Million | $584.92 Million | $406.67 Million | ▲ +2.1 pp |
| 2019 | 40.6% | $182.82 Million | $450.63 Million | $591.36 Million | $408.54 Million | ▼ -3.4 pp |
| 2018 | 44.0% | $205.91 Million | $467.96 Million | $619.37 Million | $413.46 Million | ▲ +17.5 pp |
| 2017 | 26.5% | $189.41 Million | $713.71 Million | $602.63 Million | $413.22 Million | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 2016 | 26.6% | $188.40 Million | $708.39 Million | $446.45 Million | $258.05 Million | ▼ -3.4 pp |
| 2015 | 30.0% | $218.19 Million | $726.67 Million | $470.97 Million | $252.78 Million | ▼ -3.8 pp |
| 2014 | 33.8% | $273.27 Million | $807.93 Million | $531.49 Million | $258.22 Million | ▲ +9.2 pp |
| 2013 | 24.6% | $174.75 Million | $710.52 Million | $403.27 Million | $228.53 Million | — |