Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -75.6% as of February 2026. Working capital of $-1.59 Billion (current assets of $1.02 Billion minus current liabilities of $2.61 Billion) is measured against net assets of $2.10 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See DRI FCF to total liabilities ratio to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Darden Restaurants Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1995–2025)
This chart shows how Darden Restaurants Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 31 annual periods from 1995 to 2025. As of February 2026, the ratio stands at -75.6%, reflecting working capital of $-1.59 Billion against net assets of $2.10 Billion USD. See operational self-sufficiency of Darden Restaurants Inc to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Darden Restaurants Inc (1995–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Darden Restaurants Inc from 1995 to 2025, covering 31 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 DRI company net worth.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -56.7% | $-1.31 Billion | $2.31 Billion | $937.70 Million | $2.25 Billion | ▲ +4.4 pp |
| 2024 | -61.1% | $-1.37 Billion | $2.24 Billion | $822.80 Million | $2.19 Billion | ▼ -18.4 pp |
| 2023 | -42.7% | $-939.70 Million | $2.20 Billion | $997.70 Million | $1.94 Billion | ▼ -12.3 pp |
| 2022 | -30.4% | $-668.10 Million | $2.20 Billion | $1.18 Billion | $1.85 Billion | ▼ -31.2 pp |
| 2021 | 0.8% | $22.80 Million | $2.81 Billion | $1.87 Billion | $1.85 Billion | ▲ +30.5 pp |
| 2020 | -29.7% | $-691.40 Million | $2.33 Billion | $1.10 Billion | $1.79 Billion | ▼ -5.4 pp |
| 2019 | -24.3% | $-581.50 Million | $2.39 Billion | $892.60 Million | $1.47 Billion | ▲ +13.6 pp |
| 2018 | -37.9% | $-830.90 Million | $2.19 Billion | $553.60 Million | $1.38 Billion | ▼ -14.6 pp |
| 2017 | -23.3% | $-489.40 Million | $2.10 Billion | $799.80 Million | $1.29 Billion | ▼ -4.5 pp |
| 2016 | -18.8% | $-366.80 Million | $1.95 Billion | $820.30 Million | $1.19 Billion | ▼ -12.8 pp |
| 2015 | -6.0% | $-140.30 Million | $2.33 Billion | $1.06 Billion | $1.20 Billion | ▼ -22.6 pp |
| 2014 | 16.6% | $357.90 Million | $2.16 Billion | $1.98 Billion | $1.62 Billion | ▲ +48.2 pp |
| 2013 | -31.6% | $-651.50 Million | $2.06 Billion | $764.90 Million | $1.42 Billion | ▲ +23.6 pp |
| 2012 | -55.2% | $-1.02 Billion | $1.84 Billion | $757.60 Million | $1.77 Billion | ▼ -23.0 pp |
| 2011 | -32.2% | $-623.00 Million | $1.94 Billion | $663.80 Million | $1.29 Billion | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2010 | -30.4% | $-576.10 Million | $1.89 Billion | $678.50 Million | $1.25 Billion | ▲ +3.3 pp |
| 2009 | -33.7% | $-541.30 Million | $1.61 Billion | $554.80 Million | $1.10 Billion | ▲ +13.7 pp |
| 2008 | -47.4% | $-668.30 Million | $1.41 Billion | $467.90 Million | $1.14 Billion | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2007 | -48.3% | $-529.00 Million | $1.09 Billion | $545.40 Million | $1.07 Billion | ▲ +4.4 pp |
| 2006 | -52.7% | $-648.47 Million | $1.23 Billion | $377.61 Million | $1.03 Billion | ▼ -2.7 pp |
| 2005 | -50.1% | $-637.34 Million | $1.27 Billion | $407.27 Million | $1.04 Billion | ▼ -23.0 pp |
| 2004 | -27.1% | $-337.17 Million | $1.25 Billion | $346.31 Million | $683.48 Million | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2003 | -26.3% | $-314.28 Million | $1.20 Billion | $325.63 Million | $639.91 Million | ▼ -12.9 pp |
| 2002 | -13.4% | $-151.48 Million | $1.13 Billion | $449.53 Million | $601.01 Million | ▲ +8.4 pp |
| 2001 | -21.8% | $-226.12 Million | $1.04 Billion | $328.14 Million | $554.26 Million | ▲ +11.1 pp |
| 2000 | -32.9% | $-316.43 Million | $960.47 Million | $290.46 Million | $606.89 Million | ▼ -11.5 pp |
| 1999 | -21.4% | $-206.50 Million | $964.00 Million | $327.70 Million | $534.20 Million | ▼ -5.6 pp |
| 1998 | -15.8% | $-161.20 Million | $1.02 Billion | $397.50 Million | $558.70 Million | ▼ -2.6 pp |
| 1997 | -13.2% | $-143.20 Million | $1.08 Billion | $337.40 Million | $480.60 Million | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 1996 | -12.9% | $-157.30 Million | $1.22 Billion | $288.00 Million | $445.30 Million | ▲ +5.0 pp |
| 1995 | -17.9% | $-209.60 Million | $1.17 Billion | $307.60 Million | $517.20 Million | — |