Nordstrom Inc (JWN) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Nordstrom Inc (JWN) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 52.7% as of January 2025. Working capital of $601.00 Million (current assets of $3.69 Billion minus current liabilities of $3.09 Billion) is measured against net assets of $1.14 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See how financially flexible is Nordstrom Inc to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Nordstrom Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1986–2025)
This chart shows how Nordstrom Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of January 2025, the ratio stands at 52.7%, reflecting working capital of $601.00 Million against net assets of $1.14 Billion USD. See JWN defensive asset coverage days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Nordstrom Inc (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Nordstrom Inc from 1986 to 2025, 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 Nordstrom Inc (JWN) total market value.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52.7% | $601.00 Million | $1.14 Billion | $3.69 Billion | $3.09 Billion | ▲ +45.2 pp |
| 2024 | 7.5% | $64.00 Million | $848.00 Million | $3.14 Billion | $3.07 Billion | ▼ -22.1 pp |
| 2023 | 29.6% | $219.00 Million | $739.00 Million | $3.21 Billion | $2.99 Billion | ▲ +54.1 pp |
| 2022 | -24.4% | $-142.00 Million | $581.00 Million | $3.17 Billion | $3.31 Billion | ▲ +132.3 pp |
| 2021 | -156.7% | $-478.00 Million | $305.00 Million | $3.64 Billion | $4.12 Billion | ▼ -127.1 pp |
| 2020 | -29.6% | $-290.00 Million | $979.00 Million | $3.23 Billion | $3.52 Billion | ▼ -28.8 pp |
| 2019 | -0.8% | $-7.00 Million | $873.00 Million | $3.37 Billion | $3.38 Billion | ▼ -22.7 pp |
| 2018 | 21.9% | $214.00 Million | $977.00 Million | $3.50 Billion | $3.29 Billion | ▲ +72.1 pp |
| 2017 | -50.2% | $-437.00 Million | $870.00 Million | $3.24 Billion | $3.68 Billion | ▼ -62.1 pp |
| 2016 | 11.8% | $103.00 Million | $871.00 Million | $3.01 Billion | $2.91 Billion | ▼ -88.0 pp |
| 2015 | 99.8% | $2.44 Billion | $2.44 Billion | $5.24 Billion | $2.80 Billion | ▼ -29.3 pp |
| 2014 | 129.2% | $2.69 Billion | $2.08 Billion | $5.23 Billion | $2.54 Billion | ▼ -20.1 pp |
| 2013 | 149.2% | $2.85 Billion | $1.91 Billion | $5.08 Billion | $2.23 Billion | ▼ -3.4 pp |
| 2012 | 152.6% | $2.98 Billion | $1.96 Billion | $5.56 Billion | $2.58 Billion | ▲ +6.9 pp |
| 2011 | 145.7% | $2.94 Billion | $2.02 Billion | $4.82 Billion | $1.88 Billion | ▲ +15.9 pp |
| 2010 | 129.8% | $2.04 Billion | $1.57 Billion | $4.05 Billion | $2.01 Billion | ▼ -3.8 pp |
| 2009 | 133.6% | $1.62 Billion | $1.21 Billion | $3.22 Billion | $1.60 Billion | ▼ -21.2 pp |
| 2008 | 154.8% | $1.73 Billion | $1.11 Billion | $3.36 Billion | $1.64 Billion | ▲ +94.4 pp |
| 2007 | 60.4% | $1.31 Billion | $2.17 Billion | $2.74 Billion | $1.43 Billion | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 2006 | 59.8% | $1.25 Billion | $2.09 Billion | $2.87 Billion | $1.62 Billion | ▼ -9.1 pp |
| 2005 | 68.8% | $1.23 Billion | $1.79 Billion | $2.57 Billion | $1.34 Billion | ▼ -17.2 pp |
| 2004 | 86.0% | $1.41 Billion | $1.63 Billion | $2.46 Billion | $1.05 Billion | ▼ -1.6 pp |
| 2003 | 87.6% | $1.20 Billion | $1.37 Billion | $2.07 Billion | $870.09 Million | ▲ +3.4 pp |
| 2002 | 84.2% | $1.11 Billion | $1.31 Billion | $2.05 Billion | $947.74 Million | ▲ +14.1 pp |
| 2001 | 70.1% | $862.41 Million | $1.23 Billion | $1.81 Billion | $950.57 Million | ▲ +11.3 pp |
| 2000 | 58.9% | $698.10 Million | $1.19 Billion | $1.56 Billion | $866.50 Million | ▼ -10.4 pp |
| 1999 | 69.3% | $911.90 Million | $1.32 Billion | $1.68 Billion | $768.50 Million | ▲ +25.0 pp |
| 1998 | 44.2% | $652.40 Million | $1.48 Billion | $1.59 Billion | $942.60 Million | ▼ -6.3 pp |
| 1997 | 50.6% | $745.00 Million | $1.47 Billion | $1.53 Billion | $787.40 Million | ▼ -4.3 pp |
| 1996 | 54.8% | $780.50 Million | $1.42 Billion | $1.61 Billion | $832.30 Million | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 1995 | 52.6% | $707.20 Million | $1.34 Billion | $1.40 Billion | $690.50 Million | ▼ -6.3 pp |
| 1994 | 58.9% | $687.40 Million | $1.17 Billion | $1.31 Billion | $627.50 Million | ▼ -8.4 pp |
| 1993 | 67.4% | $708.60 Million | $1.05 Billion | $1.22 Billion | $511.20 Million | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 1992 | 66.4% | $623.70 Million | $939.20 Million | $1.18 Billion | $553.90 Million | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 1991 | 65.2% | $538.60 Million | $826.40 Million | $1.09 Billion | $551.80 Million | ▼ -5.9 pp |
| 1990 | 71.1% | $521.20 Million | $733.30 Million | $1.01 Billion | $489.90 Million | ▼ -1.9 pp |
| 1989 | 72.9% | $466.70 Million | $639.90 Million | $914.90 Million | $448.20 Million | ▲ +10.0 pp |
| 1988 | 62.9% | $335.50 Million | $533.20 Million | $730.20 Million | $394.70 Million | ▲ +33.8 pp |
| 1987 | 29.1% | $131.20 Million | $451.20 Million | $401.70 Million | $270.50 Million | ▼ -5.8 pp |
| 1986 | 34.9% | $109.60 Million | $314.10 Million | $316.60 Million | $207.00 Million | — |