Greif Inc (GEF-B) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Greif Inc (GEF-B) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 11.0% as of January 2026. Working capital of $337.70 Million (current assets of $1.56 Billion minus current liabilities of $1.23 Billion) is measured against net assets of $3.07 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Greif Inc (GEF-B) flexibility index to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Greif Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1994–2025)
This chart shows how Greif Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 32 annual periods from 1994 to 2025. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at 11.0%, reflecting working capital of $337.70 Million against net assets of $3.07 Billion USD. See Greif Inc (GEF-B) defensive interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Greif Inc (1994–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Greif Inc from 1994 to 2025, covering 32 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 GEF-B company net worth.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17.5% | $534.30 Million | $3.04 Billion | $1.66 Billion | $1.13 Billion | ▼ -6.3 pp |
| 2024 | 23.8% | $535.00 Million | $2.25 Billion | $1.55 Billion | $1.01 Billion | ▲ +3.5 pp |
| 2023 | 20.4% | $429.80 Million | $2.11 Billion | $1.37 Billion | $939.30 Million | ▼ -4.6 pp |
| 2022 | 24.9% | $451.50 Million | $1.81 Billion | $1.50 Billion | $1.05 Billion | ▲ +3.1 pp |
| 2021 | 21.9% | $350.00 Million | $1.60 Billion | $1.66 Billion | $1.31 Billion | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 2020 | 24.8% | $302.70 Million | $1.22 Billion | $1.30 Billion | $1.00 Billion | ▼ -10.1 pp |
| 2019 | 34.9% | $423.60 Million | $1.21 Billion | $1.25 Billion | $825.40 Million | ▲ +8.9 pp |
| 2018 | 26.1% | $310.20 Million | $1.19 Billion | $976.70 Million | $666.50 Million | ▼ -2.3 pp |
| 2017 | 28.4% | $306.60 Million | $1.08 Billion | $994.50 Million | $687.90 Million | ▲ +2.0 pp |
| 2016 | 26.4% | $261.10 Million | $989.70 Million | $920.30 Million | $659.20 Million | ▼ -8.5 pp |
| 2015 | 34.9% | $369.50 Million | $1.06 Billion | $1.01 Billion | $639.00 Million | ▲ +10.1 pp |
| 2014 | 24.8% | $303.00 Million | $1.22 Billion | $1.15 Billion | $851.70 Million | ▲ +3.9 pp |
| 2013 | 20.9% | $292.30 Million | $1.40 Billion | $1.09 Billion | $801.70 Million | ▲ +5.6 pp |
| 2012 | 15.3% | $202.00 Million | $1.32 Billion | $1.06 Billion | $862.00 Million | ▼ -11.7 pp |
| 2011 | 27.0% | $375.50 Million | $1.39 Billion | $1.31 Billion | $929.80 Million | ▼ -2.8 pp |
| 2010 | 29.8% | $404.10 Million | $1.36 Billion | $1.16 Billion | $756.70 Million | ▲ +4.2 pp |
| 2009 | 25.6% | $283.08 Million | $1.11 Billion | $845.18 Million | $562.10 Million | ▲ +1.9 pp |
| 2008 | 23.7% | $250.85 Million | $1.06 Billion | $922.65 Million | $671.80 Million | ▲ +4.5 pp |
| 2007 | 19.2% | $192.88 Million | $1.01 Billion | $841.78 Million | $648.91 Million | ▼ -16.4 pp |
| 2006 | 35.5% | $301.74 Million | $848.89 Million | $793.04 Million | $491.30 Million | ▲ +2.4 pp |
| 2005 | 33.2% | $242.97 Million | $732.58 Million | $625.95 Million | $382.98 Million | ▲ +5.4 pp |
| 2004 | 27.8% | $175.46 Million | $630.82 Million | $612.68 Million | $437.22 Million | ▼ -19.4 pp |
| 2003 | 47.2% | $271.14 Million | $574.45 Million | $583.46 Million | $312.32 Million | ▲ +7.2 pp |
| 2002 | 40.0% | $228.25 Million | $570.47 Million | $509.82 Million | $281.57 Million | ▲ +4.1 pp |
| 2001 | 35.9% | $210.68 Million | $586.91 Million | $509.40 Million | $298.73 Million | ▲ +8.6 pp |
| 2000 | 27.3% | $148.20 Million | $542.51 Million | $213.14 Million | $64.95 Million | ▼ -2.5 pp |
| 1999 | 29.8% | $145.27 Million | $487.98 Million | $217.30 Million | $72.03 Million | ▼ -8.2 pp |
| 1998 | 38.0% | $158.50 Million | $416.90 Million | $256.70 Million | $98.20 Million | ▲ +9.9 pp |
| 1997 | 28.1% | $112.50 Million | $400.10 Million | $172.90 Million | $60.40 Million | ▼ -5.5 pp |
| 1996 | 33.6% | $134.70 Million | $400.60 Million | $185.40 Million | $50.70 Million | ▼ -6.3 pp |
| 1995 | 39.9% | $148.70 Million | $372.50 Million | $197.90 Million | $49.20 Million | ▼ -4.6 pp |
| 1994 | 44.5% | $145.40 Million | $326.94 Million | $188.34 Million | $42.94 Million | — |