Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 26.6% as of January 2026. Working capital of $2.12 Billion (current assets of $3.39 Billion minus current liabilities of $1.27 Billion) is measured against net assets of $7.95 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See HRL net asset quality score to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Hormel Foods Corporation Working Capital to Net Assets (1985–2025)
This chart shows how Hormel Foods Corporation's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at 26.6%, reflecting working capital of $2.12 Billion against net assets of $7.95 Billion USD. Check HRL tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Hormel Foods Corporation (1985–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 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 Hormel Foods Corporation stock valuation.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25.6% | $2.02 Billion | $7.92 Billion | $3.41 Billion | $1.38 Billion | ▲ +2.5 pp |
| 2024 | 23.1% | $1.85 Billion | $8.00 Billion | $3.25 Billion | $1.40 Billion | ▲ +10.3 pp |
| 2023 | 12.7% | $985.47 Million | $7.74 Billion | $3.30 Billion | $2.31 Billion | ▼ -16.0 pp |
| 2022 | 28.7% | $2.16 Billion | $7.54 Billion | $3.64 Billion | $1.47 Billion | ▲ +6.7 pp |
| 2021 | 22.0% | $1.53 Billion | $6.98 Billion | $2.95 Billion | $1.42 Billion | ▼ -10.3 pp |
| 2020 | 32.3% | $2.08 Billion | $6.43 Billion | $3.58 Billion | $1.50 Billion | ▲ +11.1 pp |
| 2019 | 21.2% | $1.26 Billion | $5.93 Billion | $2.36 Billion | $1.11 Billion | ▲ +4.9 pp |
| 2018 | 16.3% | $911.19 Million | $5.60 Billion | $2.05 Billion | $1.14 Billion | ▼ -3.3 pp |
| 2017 | 19.6% | $968.31 Million | $4.94 Billion | $2.03 Billion | $1.06 Billion | ▼ -2.3 pp |
| 2016 | 21.9% | $976.72 Million | $4.45 Billion | $2.03 Billion | $1.05 Billion | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 2015 | 21.2% | $849.01 Million | $4.00 Billion | $2.06 Billion | $1.21 Billion | ▼ -11.4 pp |
| 2014 | 32.6% | $1.18 Billion | $3.61 Billion | $2.13 Billion | $954.69 Million | ▼ -5.5 pp |
| 2013 | 38.1% | $1.26 Billion | $3.32 Billion | $2.05 Billion | $784.01 Million | ▼ -16.2 pp |
| 2012 | 54.3% | $1.53 Billion | $2.82 Billion | $2.32 Billion | $786.30 Million | ▲ +8.4 pp |
| 2011 | 45.9% | $1.22 Billion | $2.66 Billion | $2.00 Billion | $778.19 Million | ▲ +14.4 pp |
| 2010 | 31.5% | $756.95 Million | $2.41 Billion | $1.86 Billion | $1.10 Billion | ▼ -10.4 pp |
| 2009 | 41.9% | $889.70 Million | $2.12 Billion | $1.57 Billion | $685.03 Million | ▲ +9.2 pp |
| 2008 | 32.7% | $656.95 Million | $2.01 Billion | $1.44 Billion | $781.23 Million | ▲ +2.6 pp |
| 2007 | 30.1% | $566.95 Million | $1.88 Billion | $1.23 Billion | $664.78 Million | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2006 | 30.9% | $556.66 Million | $1.80 Billion | $1.14 Billion | $585.01 Million | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 2005 | 30.2% | $482.07 Million | $1.60 Billion | $1.07 Billion | $583.17 Million | ▼ -10.2 pp |
| 2004 | 40.4% | $565.04 Million | $1.40 Billion | $1.03 Billion | $464.37 Million | ▲ +9.9 pp |
| 2003 | 30.5% | $381.98 Million | $1.25 Billion | $823.97 Million | $441.99 Million | ▼ -19.0 pp |
| 2002 | 49.5% | $552.06 Million | $1.12 Billion | $962.17 Million | $410.11 Million | ▲ +3.0 pp |
| 2001 | 46.5% | $463.08 Million | $995.88 Million | $883.28 Million | $420.20 Million | ▲ +4.3 pp |
| 2000 | 42.2% | $368.48 Million | $873.88 Million | $711.11 Million | $342.62 Million | ▼ -7.1 pp |
| 1999 | 49.3% | $414.70 Million | $841.10 Million | $800.10 Million | $385.40 Million | ▼ -6.0 pp |
| 1998 | 55.3% | $449.70 Million | $813.30 Million | $717.40 Million | $267.70 Million | ▲ +4.1 pp |
| 1997 | 51.2% | $410.80 Million | $802.20 Million | $671.40 Million | $260.60 Million | ▼ -7.0 pp |
| 1996 | 58.2% | $456.90 Million | $785.60 Million | $723.30 Million | $266.40 Million | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 1995 | 60.3% | $441.50 Million | $732.00 Million | $659.30 Million | $217.80 Million | ▼ -6.7 pp |
| 1994 | 67.1% | $443.30 Million | $661.10 Million | $708.20 Million | $264.90 Million | ▼ -1.7 pp |
| 1993 | 68.8% | $392.80 Million | $570.90 Million | $619.90 Million | $227.10 Million | ▲ +6.5 pp |
| 1992 | 62.3% | $401.20 Million | $644.30 Million | $609.10 Million | $207.90 Million | ▲ +2.9 pp |
| 1991 | 59.3% | $346.10 Million | $583.40 Million | $546.40 Million | $200.30 Million | ▲ +2.1 pp |
| 1990 | 57.2% | $293.80 Million | $513.80 Million | $486.90 Million | $193.10 Million | ▲ +8.6 pp |
| 1989 | 48.6% | $229.00 Million | $470.90 Million | $417.00 Million | $188.00 Million | ▲ +11.3 pp |
| 1988 | 37.4% | $156.50 Million | $418.70 Million | $376.00 Million | $219.50 Million | ▼ -2.3 pp |
| 1987 | 39.7% | $148.00 Million | $373.10 Million | $366.00 Million | $218.00 Million | ▼ -18.1 pp |
| 1986 | 57.7% | $196.20 Million | $339.90 Million | $320.70 Million | $124.50 Million | ▲ +8.6 pp |
| 1985 | 49.1% | $153.00 Million | $311.60 Million | $288.50 Million | $135.50 Million | — |