Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -20.4% as of April 2026. Working capital of $1.89 Billion (current assets of $22.16 Billion minus current liabilities of $20.27 Billion) is measured against net assets of $-9.27 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See LOW cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Lowe's Companies Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1986–2026)
This chart shows how Lowe's Companies Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1986 to 2026. As of April 2026, the ratio stands at -20.4%, reflecting working capital of $1.89 Billion against net assets of $-9.27 Billion USD. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Lowe's Companies Inc total assets.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Lowe's Companies Inc (1986–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Lowe's Companies Inc from 1986 to 2026, 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. Check Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) liquid assets ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -15.0% | $1.49 Billion | $-9.92 Billion | $20.95 Billion | $19.46 Billion | ▼ -3.8 pp |
| 2025 | -11.3% | $1.60 Billion | $-14.23 Billion | $20.36 Billion | $18.76 Billion | ▲ +12.0 pp |
| 2024 | -23.3% | $3.50 Billion | $-15.05 Billion | $19.07 Billion | $15.57 Billion | ▼ -9.7 pp |
| 2023 | -13.5% | $1.93 Billion | $-14.25 Billion | $21.44 Billion | $19.51 Billion | ▼ -5.4 pp |
| 2022 | -8.1% | $392.00 Million | $-4.82 Billion | $20.06 Billion | $19.67 Billion | ▼ -258.4 pp |
| 2021 | 250.2% | $3.60 Billion | $1.44 Billion | $22.33 Billion | $18.73 Billion | ▲ +243.3 pp |
| 2020 | 6.9% | $136.00 Million | $1.97 Billion | $15.32 Billion | $15.18 Billion | ▲ +14.3 pp |
| 2019 | -7.4% | $-269.00 Million | $3.64 Billion | $14.23 Billion | $14.50 Billion | ▼ -18.9 pp |
| 2018 | 11.5% | $676.00 Million | $5.87 Billion | $12.77 Billion | $12.10 Billion | ▲ +11.1 pp |
| 2017 | 0.4% | $26.00 Million | $6.43 Billion | $12.00 Billion | $11.97 Billion | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 2016 | 0.9% | $69.00 Million | $7.65 Billion | $10.56 Billion | $10.49 Billion | ▼ -6.4 pp |
| 2015 | 7.3% | $732.00 Million | $9.97 Billion | $10.08 Billion | $9.35 Billion | ▼ -4.6 pp |
| 2014 | 12.0% | $1.42 Billion | $11.85 Billion | $10.30 Billion | $8.88 Billion | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 2013 | 15.0% | $2.08 Billion | $13.86 Billion | $9.78 Billion | $7.71 Billion | ▲ +1.8 pp |
| 2012 | 13.2% | $2.18 Billion | $16.53 Billion | $10.07 Billion | $7.89 Billion | ▼ -2.5 pp |
| 2011 | 15.7% | $2.85 Billion | $18.11 Billion | $9.97 Billion | $7.12 Billion | ▲ +3.3 pp |
| 2010 | 12.5% | $2.38 Billion | $19.07 Billion | $9.73 Billion | $7.36 Billion | ▲ +5.7 pp |
| 2009 | 6.8% | $1.23 Billion | $18.05 Billion | $9.25 Billion | $8.02 Billion | ▲ +1.0 pp |
| 2008 | 5.8% | $935.00 Million | $16.10 Billion | $8.69 Billion | $7.75 Billion | ▼ -5.5 pp |
| 2007 | 11.3% | $1.77 Billion | $15.72 Billion | $8.31 Billion | $6.54 Billion | ▼ -2.7 pp |
| 2006 | 14.0% | $2.00 Billion | $14.30 Billion | $7.83 Billion | $5.83 Billion | ▲ +2.5 pp |
| 2005 | 11.5% | $1.33 Billion | $11.54 Billion | $6.97 Billion | $5.65 Billion | ▼ -11.0 pp |
| 2004 | 22.5% | $2.32 Billion | $10.31 Billion | $6.69 Billion | $4.37 Billion | ▼ -1.5 pp |
| 2003 | 24.0% | $1.99 Billion | $8.30 Billion | $5.57 Billion | $3.58 Billion | ▼ -4.6 pp |
| 2002 | 28.5% | $1.90 Billion | $6.67 Billion | $4.92 Billion | $3.02 Billion | ▲ +5.8 pp |
| 2001 | 22.7% | $1.25 Billion | $5.49 Billion | $4.18 Billion | $2.93 Billion | ▼ -5.5 pp |
| 2000 | 28.2% | $1.32 Billion | $4.70 Billion | $3.71 Billion | $2.39 Billion | ▲ +2.0 pp |
| 1999 | 26.2% | $820.40 Million | $3.14 Billion | $2.59 Billion | $1.77 Billion | ▲ +0.8 pp |
| 1998 | 25.4% | $660.30 Million | $2.60 Billion | $2.11 Billion | $1.45 Billion | ▲ +2.7 pp |
| 1997 | 22.7% | $503.00 Million | $2.22 Billion | $1.85 Billion | $1.35 Billion | ▼ -16.8 pp |
| 1996 | 39.5% | $653.80 Million | $1.66 Billion | $1.60 Billion | $949.90 Million | ▼ -3.6 pp |
| 1995 | 43.1% | $611.30 Million | $1.42 Billion | $1.56 Billion | $945.90 Million | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 1994 | 46.1% | $402.70 Million | $873.70 Million | $1.08 Billion | $681.20 Million | ▲ +12.5 pp |
| 1993 | 33.6% | $246.00 Million | $733.20 Million | $745.60 Million | $499.60 Million | ▲ +6.5 pp |
| 1992 | 27.1% | $181.10 Million | $668.60 Million | $770.10 Million | $589.00 Million | ▼ -13.8 pp |
| 1991 | 40.8% | $278.80 Million | $682.70 Million | $616.50 Million | $337.70 Million | ▼ -3.8 pp |
| 1990 | 44.6% | $288.00 Million | $645.60 Million | $595.90 Million | $307.90 Million | ▼ -5.1 pp |
| 1989 | 49.7% | $291.90 Million | $586.90 Million | $577.60 Million | $285.70 Million | ▼ -5.3 pp |
| 1988 | 55.0% | $320.60 Million | $582.40 Million | $552.50 Million | $231.90 Million | ▲ +1.5 pp |
| 1987 | 53.6% | $289.60 Million | $540.50 Million | $546.90 Million | $257.30 Million | ▼ -15.9 pp |
| 1986 | 69.4% | $282.90 Million | $407.40 Million | $534.60 Million | $251.70 Million | — |