Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 39.7% as of March 2026. Working capital of $1.58 Billion (current assets of $7.50 Billion minus current liabilities of $5.91 Billion) is measured against net assets of $3.99 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) net asset quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Estee Lauder Companies Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1995–2025)
This chart shows how Estee Lauder Companies Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 31 annual periods from 1995 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 39.7%, reflecting working capital of $1.58 Billion against net assets of $3.99 Billion USD. Check tangible net worth ratio of Estee Lauder Companies Inc to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Estee Lauder Companies Inc (1995–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Estee Lauder Companies 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 Estee Lauder Companies Inc market capitalisation.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42.3% | $1.63 Billion | $3.87 Billion | $7.07 Billion | $5.43 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2024 | 41.8% | $2.22 Billion | $5.31 Billion | $7.92 Billion | $5.70 Billion | ▼ -3.4 pp |
| 2023 | 45.2% | $2.90 Billion | $6.42 Billion | $9.14 Billion | $6.24 Billion | ▼ -9.0 pp |
| 2022 | 54.2% | $3.48 Billion | $6.43 Billion | $9.30 Billion | $5.82 Billion | ▼ -10.2 pp |
| 2021 | 64.3% | $4.47 Billion | $6.95 Billion | $9.77 Billion | $5.30 Billion | ▼ -29.4 pp |
| 2020 | 93.7% | $3.71 Billion | $3.96 Billion | $8.89 Billion | $5.18 Billion | ▲ +34.6 pp |
| 2019 | 59.1% | $2.61 Billion | $4.41 Billion | $7.21 Billion | $4.61 Billion | ▼ -1.6 pp |
| 2018 | 60.7% | $2.86 Billion | $4.71 Billion | $6.17 Billion | $3.31 Billion | ▲ +12.0 pp |
| 2017 | 48.6% | $2.14 Billion | $4.40 Billion | $4.96 Billion | $2.82 Billion | ▲ +5.6 pp |
| 2016 | 43.0% | $1.54 Billion | $3.59 Billion | $4.23 Billion | $2.68 Billion | ▼ -21.0 pp |
| 2015 | 64.0% | $2.34 Billion | $3.65 Billion | $4.47 Billion | $2.13 Billion | ▼ -7.5 pp |
| 2014 | 71.5% | $2.77 Billion | $3.87 Billion | $4.83 Billion | $2.06 Billion | ▼ 0.0 pp |
| 2013 | 71.6% | $2.36 Billion | $3.30 Billion | $4.30 Billion | $1.93 Billion | ▲ +8.6 pp |
| 2012 | 62.9% | $1.73 Billion | $2.75 Billion | $3.86 Billion | $2.13 Billion | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 2011 | 65.9% | $1.74 Billion | $2.65 Billion | $3.69 Billion | $1.94 Billion | ▼ -12.9 pp |
| 2010 | 78.8% | $1.55 Billion | $1.97 Billion | $3.12 Billion | $1.57 Billion | ▼ -8.5 pp |
| 2009 | 87.3% | $1.45 Billion | $1.66 Billion | $2.91 Billion | $1.46 Billion | ▲ +22.6 pp |
| 2008 | 64.8% | $1.09 Billion | $1.68 Billion | $2.79 Billion | $1.70 Billion | ▲ +4.2 pp |
| 2007 | 60.5% | $738.70 Million | $1.22 Billion | $2.24 Billion | $1.50 Billion | ▲ +15.7 pp |
| 2006 | 44.8% | $738.70 Million | $1.65 Billion | $2.18 Billion | $1.44 Billion | ▼ -2.3 pp |
| 2005 | 47.1% | $804.90 Million | $1.71 Billion | $2.30 Billion | $1.50 Billion | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 2004 | 50.2% | $877.20 Million | $1.75 Billion | $2.20 Billion | $1.32 Billion | ▼ -5.0 pp |
| 2003 | 55.1% | $791.30 Million | $1.44 Billion | $1.84 Billion | $1.05 Billion | ▼ -11.1 pp |
| 2002 | 66.2% | $968.00 Million | $1.46 Billion | $1.93 Billion | $959.60 Million | ▲ +1.0 pp |
| 2001 | 65.2% | $882.20 Million | $1.35 Billion | $1.74 Billion | $856.70 Million | ▲ +18.1 pp |
| 2000 | 47.1% | $716.70 Million | $1.52 Billion | $1.62 Billion | $901.80 Million | ▼ -8.0 pp |
| 1999 | 55.1% | $708.00 Million | $1.28 Billion | $1.57 Billion | $862.20 Million | ▼ -3.3 pp |
| 1998 | 58.4% | $617.20 Million | $1.06 Billion | $1.45 Billion | $837.40 Million | ▼ -2.3 pp |
| 1997 | 60.8% | $551.60 Million | $907.70 Million | $1.31 Billion | $759.50 Million | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 1996 | 62.0% | $467.50 Million | $754.20 Million | $1.33 Billion | $865.10 Million | ▼ -5.6 pp |
| 1995 | 67.6% | $469.60 Million | $695.10 Million | $1.28 Billion | $813.20 Million | — |