NL Industries Inc (NL) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
NL Industries Inc (NL) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 38.1% as of June 2026. Working capital of $145.49 Million (current assets of $163.62 Million minus current liabilities of $18.13 Million) is measured against net assets of $381.84 Million. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See NL Industries Inc (NL) defensive interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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NL Industries Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1987–2025)
This chart shows how NL Industries Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 39 annual periods from 1987 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 38.1%, reflecting working capital of $145.49 Million against net assets of $381.84 Million USD. For the complete balance sheet picture, see total assets of NL Industries Inc.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for NL Industries Inc (1987–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for NL Industries Inc from 1987 to 2025, covering 39 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 NL Industries Inc liquidity resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37.0% | $139.32 Million | $376.79 Million | $159.90 Million | $20.58 Million | ▲ +1.7 pp |
| 2024 | 35.3% | $146.90 Million | $415.90 Million | $237.96 Million | $91.06 Million | ▼ -12.6 pp |
| 2023 | 47.9% | $187.81 Million | $391.76 Million | $218.26 Million | $30.45 Million | ▲ +7.7 pp |
| 2022 | 40.2% | $161.92 Million | $402.75 Million | $193.97 Million | $32.05 Million | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 2021 | 42.4% | $163.05 Million | $384.97 Million | $193.65 Million | $30.60 Million | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 2020 | 42.8% | $143.66 Million | $335.35 Million | $171.16 Million | $27.51 Million | ▲ +1.6 pp |
| 2019 | 41.2% | $134.88 Million | $327.21 Million | $164.68 Million | $29.81 Million | ▲ +13.1 pp |
| 2018 | 28.1% | $85.32 Million | $303.56 Million | $166.64 Million | $81.32 Million | ▼ -3.4 pp |
| 2017 | 31.5% | $111.08 Million | $353.08 Million | $130.67 Million | $19.58 Million | ▼ -16.3 pp |
| 2016 | 47.7% | $92.76 Million | $194.27 Million | $123.50 Million | $30.74 Million | ▼ -13.2 pp |
| 2015 | 61.0% | $100.76 Million | $165.25 Million | $124.76 Million | $24.01 Million | ▲ +27.8 pp |
| 2014 | 33.2% | $83.41 Million | $251.45 Million | $108.03 Million | $24.63 Million | ▲ +15.5 pp |
| 2013 | 17.7% | $65.34 Million | $369.00 Million | $84.41 Million | $19.07 Million | ▼ -4.9 pp |
| 2012 | 22.6% | $87.87 Million | $388.08 Million | $112.65 Million | $24.79 Million | ▲ +18.5 pp |
| 2011 | 4.1% | $17.50 Million | $425.99 Million | $58.30 Million | $40.81 Million | ▼ -9.8 pp |
| 2010 | 13.9% | $36.74 Million | $263.86 Million | $81.98 Million | $45.23 Million | ▼ -4.8 pp |
| 2009 | 18.7% | $34.77 Million | $185.66 Million | $76.64 Million | $41.87 Million | ▼ -2.5 pp |
| 2008 | 21.3% | $42.55 Million | $200.23 Million | $87.97 Million | $45.42 Million | ▼ -1.7 pp |
| 2007 | 22.9% | $59.74 Million | $260.83 Million | $107.70 Million | $47.96 Million | ▼ -2.4 pp |
| 2006 | 25.3% | $74.47 Million | $293.93 Million | $121.06 Million | $46.59 Million | ▼ -9.8 pp |
| 2005 | 35.1% | $93.17 Million | $265.31 Million | $149.16 Million | $55.99 Million | ▲ +6.3 pp |
| 2004 | 28.8% | $99.60 Million | $345.90 Million | $181.89 Million | $82.29 Million | ▼ -85.0 pp |
| 2003 | 113.8% | $327.35 Million | $287.70 Million | $567.26 Million | $239.91 Million | ▲ +23.1 pp |
| 2002 | 90.7% | $248.25 Million | $273.84 Million | $486.30 Million | $238.05 Million | ▲ +24.7 pp |
| 2001 | 66.0% | $260.01 Million | $394.15 Million | $559.09 Million | $299.07 Million | ▼ -7.0 pp |
| 2000 | 72.9% | $255.82 Million | $350.77 Million | $553.78 Million | $297.96 Million | ▼ -14.9 pp |
| 1999 | 87.9% | $241.60 Million | $275.00 Million | $506.40 Million | $264.80 Million | ▼ -66.6 pp |
| 1998 | 154.4% | $236.10 Million | $152.90 Million | $546.10 Million | $310.00 Million | ▲ +234.6 pp |
| 1997 | -80.2% | $178.10 Million | $-222.00 Million | $454.50 Million | $276.40 Million | ▲ +23.0 pp |
| 1996 | -103.2% | $209.90 Million | $-203.30 Million | $500.20 Million | $290.30 Million | ▲ +17.3 pp |
| 1995 | -120.6% | $248.70 Million | $-206.30 Million | $551.10 Million | $302.40 Million | ▼ -37.5 pp |
| 1994 | -83.1% | $241.50 Million | $-290.70 Million | $486.40 Million | $244.90 Million | ▲ +6.5 pp |
| 1993 | -89.6% | $235.00 Million | $-262.40 Million | $467.50 Million | $232.50 Million | ▲ +179.2 pp |
| 1992 | -268.8% | $387.00 Million | $-144.00 Million | $635.80 Million | $248.80 Million | ▲ +501.7 pp |
| 1991 | -770.4% | $435.30 Million | $-56.50 Million | $795.50 Million | $360.20 Million | ▼ -1977.4 pp |
| 1990 | 1207.0% | $484.00 Million | $40.10 Million | $884.40 Million | $400.40 Million | ▲ +1250.8 pp |
| 1989 | -43.8% | $-60.80 Million | $138.90 Million | $586.20 Million | $647.00 Million | ▼ -126.6 pp |
| 1988 | 82.9% | $120.50 Million | $145.40 Million | $399.00 Million | $278.50 Million | ▲ +116.3 pp |
| 1987 | -33.4% | $173.60 Million | $-519.70 Million | $604.50 Million | $430.90 Million | — |