Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 5.1% as of March 2026. Working capital of $389.00 Million (current assets of $2.57 Billion minus current liabilities of $2.18 Billion) is measured against net assets of $7.67 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) flexibility index to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Working Capital to Net Assets (1996–2025)
This chart shows how Quest Diagnostics Incorporated's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 30 annual periods from 1996 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 5.1%, reflecting working capital of $389.00 Million against net assets of $7.67 Billion USD. See Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) defensive interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (1996–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated from 1996 to 2025, covering 30 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 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) total market value.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.4% | $100.00 Million | $7.29 Billion | $2.38 Billion | $2.28 Billion | ▼ -1.9 pp |
| 2024 | 3.2% | $223.00 Million | $6.90 Billion | $2.39 Billion | $2.17 Billion | ▼ -5.4 pp |
| 2023 | 8.7% | $557.00 Million | $6.42 Billion | $2.37 Billion | $1.81 Billion | ▲ +2.9 pp |
| 2022 | 5.8% | $347.00 Million | $6.01 Billion | $1.90 Billion | $1.55 Billion | ▼ -9.3 pp |
| 2021 | 15.1% | $988.00 Million | $6.56 Billion | $2.74 Billion | $1.75 Billion | ▼ -3.5 pp |
| 2020 | 18.6% | $1.28 Billion | $6.89 Billion | $3.06 Billion | $1.78 Billion | ▲ +9.9 pp |
| 2019 | 8.7% | $500.00 Million | $5.76 Billion | $2.49 Billion | $1.99 Billion | ▲ +10.5 pp |
| 2018 | -1.8% | $-95.00 Million | $5.34 Billion | $1.39 Billion | $1.49 Billion | ▼ -6.7 pp |
| 2017 | 4.9% | $249.00 Million | $5.04 Billion | $1.31 Billion | $1.06 Billion | ▼ -6.7 pp |
| 2016 | 11.6% | $550.00 Million | $4.74 Billion | $1.53 Billion | $981.00 Million | ▲ +4.8 pp |
| 2015 | 6.9% | $328.00 Million | $4.78 Billion | $1.50 Billion | $1.17 Billion | ▲ +9.3 pp |
| 2014 | -2.4% | $-106.00 Million | $4.33 Billion | $1.60 Billion | $1.71 Billion | ▼ -8.8 pp |
| 2013 | 6.3% | $251.00 Million | $3.97 Billion | $1.38 Billion | $1.13 Billion | ▼ -6.0 pp |
| 2012 | 12.3% | $513.50 Million | $4.19 Billion | $1.56 Billion | $1.05 Billion | ▲ +16.6 pp |
| 2011 | -4.3% | $-160.00 Million | $3.71 Billion | $1.40 Billion | $1.56 Billion | ▼ -14.0 pp |
| 2010 | 9.6% | $391.10 Million | $4.05 Billion | $1.61 Billion | $1.21 Billion | ▼ -5.8 pp |
| 2009 | 15.5% | $620.20 Million | $4.01 Billion | $1.68 Billion | $1.06 Billion | ▲ +7.9 pp |
| 2008 | 7.5% | $272.10 Million | $3.60 Billion | $1.50 Billion | $1.22 Billion | ▲ +5.0 pp |
| 2007 | 2.6% | $86.06 Million | $3.32 Billion | $1.37 Billion | $1.29 Billion | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 2006 | 1.3% | $40.15 Million | $3.02 Billion | $1.19 Billion | $1.15 Billion | ▲ +2.5 pp |
| 2005 | -1.2% | $-31.80 Million | $2.76 Billion | $1.07 Billion | $1.10 Billion | ▲ +3.8 pp |
| 2004 | -4.9% | $-112.71 Million | $2.29 Billion | $931.08 Million | $1.04 Billion | ▼ -16.3 pp |
| 2003 | 11.4% | $271.99 Million | $2.39 Billion | $995.79 Million | $723.80 Million | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 2002 | 10.7% | $188.47 Million | $1.77 Billion | $824.44 Million | $635.98 Million | ▼ -5.7 pp |
| 2001 | 16.3% | $217.89 Million | $1.34 Billion | $876.51 Million | $658.62 Million | ▲ +13.8 pp |
| 2000 | 2.5% | $25.70 Million | $1.03 Billion | $980.69 Million | $954.99 Million | ▼ -17.4 pp |
| 1999 | 19.9% | $171.50 Million | $863.10 Million | $872.70 Million | $701.20 Million | ▼ -27.4 pp |
| 1998 | 47.3% | $268.70 Million | $567.90 Million | $578.20 Million | $309.50 Million | ▼ -3.8 pp |
| 1997 | 51.1% | $276.80 Million | $541.70 Million | $571.90 Million | $295.10 Million | ▲ +2.6 pp |
| 1996 | 48.5% | $261.53 Million | $538.72 Million | $510.96 Million | $249.43 Million | — |