Eaton Corporation PLC (ETN) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Eaton Corporation PLC (ETN) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 14.1% as of September 2025. Working capital of $2.66 Billion (current assets of $12.13 Billion minus current liabilities of $9.47 Billion) is measured against net assets of $18.89 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See ETN equity financing ratio to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Eaton Corporation PLC Working Capital to Net Assets (1985–2024)
This chart shows how Eaton Corporation PLC's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1985 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 14.1%, reflecting working capital of $2.66 Billion against net assets of $18.89 Billion USD. Check ETN intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Eaton Corporation PLC (1985–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Eaton Corporation PLC from 1985 to 2024, covering 40 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 ETN market cap overview.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.3% | $3.94 Billion | $18.53 Billion | $11.80 Billion | $7.86 Billion | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 2023 | 20.6% | $3.93 Billion | $19.07 Billion | $11.68 Billion | $7.75 Billion | ▲ +6.5 pp |
| 2022 | 14.1% | $2.40 Billion | $17.08 Billion | $8.76 Billion | $6.36 Billion | ▲ +12.2 pp |
| 2021 | 1.8% | $299.00 Million | $16.45 Billion | $7.51 Billion | $7.21 Billion | ▼ -20.2 pp |
| 2020 | 22.0% | $3.30 Billion | $14.97 Billion | $9.18 Billion | $5.88 Billion | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 2019 | 22.3% | $3.60 Billion | $16.13 Billion | $8.73 Billion | $5.13 Billion | ▲ +7.2 pp |
| 2018 | 15.1% | $2.44 Billion | $16.14 Billion | $7.59 Billion | $5.15 Billion | ▼ -3.6 pp |
| 2017 | 18.7% | $3.24 Billion | $17.29 Billion | $8.31 Billion | $5.08 Billion | ▲ +9.0 pp |
| 2016 | 9.7% | $1.46 Billion | $14.94 Billion | $6.94 Billion | $5.49 Billion | ▼ -3.3 pp |
| 2015 | 13.1% | $1.99 Billion | $15.23 Billion | $6.62 Billion | $4.62 Billion | ▼ -4.3 pp |
| 2014 | 17.3% | $2.75 Billion | $15.84 Billion | $8.10 Billion | $5.36 Billion | ▼ -5.3 pp |
| 2013 | 22.6% | $3.82 Billion | $16.86 Billion | $8.73 Billion | $4.91 Billion | ▲ +7.4 pp |
| 2012 | 15.2% | $2.31 Billion | $15.15 Billion | $7.82 Billion | $5.51 Billion | ▼ -14.0 pp |
| 2011 | 29.2% | $2.19 Billion | $7.49 Billion | $5.83 Billion | $3.64 Billion | ▼ -1.5 pp |
| 2010 | 30.7% | $2.27 Billion | $7.40 Billion | $5.51 Billion | $3.23 Billion | ▲ +3.8 pp |
| 2009 | 26.9% | $1.83 Billion | $6.82 Billion | $4.52 Billion | $2.69 Billion | ▲ +10.3 pp |
| 2008 | 16.6% | $1.05 Billion | $6.32 Billion | $4.79 Billion | $3.75 Billion | ▼ -4.8 pp |
| 2007 | 21.4% | $1.11 Billion | $5.17 Billion | $4.77 Billion | $3.66 Billion | ▼ -5.8 pp |
| 2006 | 27.2% | $1.12 Billion | $4.11 Billion | $4.41 Billion | $3.29 Billion | ▲ +11.1 pp |
| 2005 | 16.1% | $610.00 Million | $3.78 Billion | $3.58 Billion | $2.97 Billion | ▼ -9.4 pp |
| 2004 | 25.5% | $920.00 Million | $3.61 Billion | $3.18 Billion | $2.26 Billion | ▼ -5.5 pp |
| 2003 | 31.0% | $967.00 Million | $3.12 Billion | $3.09 Billion | $2.13 Billion | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2002 | 31.4% | $723.00 Million | $2.30 Billion | $2.46 Billion | $1.73 Billion | ▲ +2.4 pp |
| 2001 | 29.0% | $718.00 Million | $2.48 Billion | $2.39 Billion | $1.67 Billion | ▲ +9.8 pp |
| 2000 | 19.3% | $464.00 Million | $2.41 Billion | $2.57 Billion | $2.11 Billion | ▲ +11.1 pp |
| 1999 | 8.2% | $214.00 Million | $2.62 Billion | $2.78 Billion | $2.57 Billion | ▼ -14.5 pp |
| 1998 | 22.7% | $466.00 Million | $2.06 Billion | $1.98 Billion | $1.52 Billion | ▼ -11.0 pp |
| 1997 | 33.7% | $698.00 Million | $2.07 Billion | $2.06 Billion | $1.36 Billion | ▼ -2.7 pp |
| 1996 | 36.4% | $787.00 Million | $2.16 Billion | $2.02 Billion | $1.23 Billion | ▼ -5.2 pp |
| 1995 | 41.6% | $822.00 Million | $1.98 Billion | $1.97 Billion | $1.15 Billion | ▼ -2.7 pp |
| 1994 | 44.3% | $744.00 Million | $1.68 Billion | $1.85 Billion | $1.10 Billion | ▼ -17.2 pp |
| 1993 | 61.4% | $679.00 Million | $1.10 Billion | $1.47 Billion | $787.00 Million | ▼ -8.5 pp |
| 1992 | 69.9% | $663.00 Million | $948.00 Million | $1.32 Billion | $655.00 Million | ▲ +27.7 pp |
| 1991 | 42.2% | $487.00 Million | $1.15 Billion | $1.19 Billion | $699.00 Million | ▼ -15.9 pp |
| 1990 | 58.2% | $663.00 Million | $1.14 Billion | $1.30 Billion | $633.00 Million | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 1989 | 59.0% | $675.10 Million | $1.14 Billion | $1.29 Billion | $615.60 Million | ▲ +17.7 pp |
| 1988 | 41.3% | $478.60 Million | $1.16 Billion | $1.31 Billion | $826.80 Million | ▼ -4.5 pp |
| 1987 | 45.8% | $492.70 Million | $1.08 Billion | $1.12 Billion | $625.50 Million | ▼ -36.3 pp |
| 1986 | 82.1% | $1.03 Billion | $1.26 Billion | $1.68 Billion | $646.30 Million | ▼ -9.0 pp |
| 1985 | 91.1% | $1.27 Billion | $1.40 Billion | $1.84 Billion | $572.10 Million | — |