PPG Industries Inc (PPG) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
PPG Industries Inc (PPG) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -86.3% as of December 2025. Working capital of $3.06 Billion (current assets of $7.96 Billion minus current liabilities of $4.90 Billion) is measured against net assets of $-3.54 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See PPG net asset quality score to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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PPG Industries Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1985–2025)
This chart shows how PPG Industries Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at -86.3%, reflecting working capital of $3.06 Billion against net assets of $-3.54 Billion USD. Check PPG tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for PPG Industries Inc (1985–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for PPG Industries Inc 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 PPG market cap.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -86.3% | $3.06 Billion | $-3.54 Billion | $7.96 Billion | $4.90 Billion | ▼ -108.5 pp |
| 2024 | 22.2% | $1.54 Billion | $6.96 Billion | $6.56 Billion | $5.01 Billion | ▼ -7.5 pp |
| 2023 | 29.6% | $2.38 Billion | $8.02 Billion | $7.43 Billion | $5.05 Billion | ▼ -6.9 pp |
| 2022 | 36.5% | $2.45 Billion | $6.71 Billion | $7.17 Billion | $4.72 Billion | ▲ +5.4 pp |
| 2021 | 31.1% | $2.00 Billion | $6.41 Billion | $6.74 Billion | $4.75 Billion | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 2020 | 34.1% | $1.98 Billion | $5.82 Billion | $6.80 Billion | $4.82 Billion | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2019 | 33.2% | $1.79 Billion | $5.40 Billion | $6.17 Billion | $4.38 Billion | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 2018 | 33.6% | $1.59 Billion | $4.73 Billion | $5.96 Billion | $4.37 Billion | ▼ -12.0 pp |
| 2017 | 45.5% | $2.58 Billion | $5.67 Billion | $6.48 Billion | $3.90 Billion | ▼ -1.7 pp |
| 2016 | 47.2% | $2.32 Billion | $4.92 Billion | $6.57 Billion | $4.25 Billion | ▲ +7.4 pp |
| 2015 | 39.8% | $2.02 Billion | $5.07 Billion | $6.71 Billion | $4.70 Billion | ▲ +10.0 pp |
| 2014 | 29.8% | $1.57 Billion | $5.26 Billion | $6.44 Billion | $4.88 Billion | ▼ -29.5 pp |
| 2013 | 59.2% | $3.08 Billion | $5.20 Billion | $7.21 Billion | $4.13 Billion | ▼ -16.1 pp |
| 2012 | 75.3% | $3.25 Billion | $4.32 Billion | $7.71 Billion | $4.46 Billion | ▼ -11.5 pp |
| 2011 | 86.8% | $2.99 Billion | $3.45 Billion | $6.69 Billion | $3.70 Billion | ▼ -2.7 pp |
| 2010 | 89.6% | $3.43 Billion | $3.83 Billion | $7.06 Billion | $3.62 Billion | ▲ +28.3 pp |
| 2009 | 61.3% | $2.40 Billion | $3.92 Billion | $5.98 Billion | $3.58 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2008 | 61.3% | $2.14 Billion | $3.49 Billion | $6.35 Billion | $4.21 Billion | ▲ +5.7 pp |
| 2007 | 55.6% | $2.31 Billion | $4.15 Billion | $6.94 Billion | $4.63 Billion | ▼ -4.3 pp |
| 2006 | 60.0% | $2.04 Billion | $3.40 Billion | $4.86 Billion | $2.82 Billion | ▲ +7.1 pp |
| 2005 | 52.8% | $1.67 Billion | $3.16 Billion | $4.02 Billion | $2.35 Billion | ▲ +2.9 pp |
| 2004 | 50.0% | $1.83 Billion | $3.67 Billion | $4.05 Billion | $2.22 Billion | ▲ +4.1 pp |
| 2003 | 45.9% | $1.40 Billion | $3.05 Billion | $3.54 Billion | $2.14 Billion | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2002 | 44.9% | $1.02 Billion | $2.28 Billion | $2.94 Billion | $1.92 Billion | ▲ +21.6 pp |
| 2001 | 23.4% | $748.00 Million | $3.20 Billion | $2.70 Billion | $1.96 Billion | ▲ +6.3 pp |
| 2000 | 17.1% | $550.00 Million | $3.23 Billion | $3.09 Billion | $2.54 Billion | ▼ -4.1 pp |
| 1999 | 21.2% | $678.00 Million | $3.20 Billion | $3.06 Billion | $2.38 Billion | ▼ -4.0 pp |
| 1998 | 25.2% | $748.00 Million | $2.97 Billion | $2.66 Billion | $1.91 Billion | ▼ -10.4 pp |
| 1997 | 35.6% | $922.00 Million | $2.59 Billion | $2.58 Billion | $1.66 Billion | ▲ +15.0 pp |
| 1996 | 20.6% | $527.00 Million | $2.56 Billion | $2.30 Billion | $1.77 Billion | ▼ -3.9 pp |
| 1995 | 24.5% | $647.00 Million | $2.64 Billion | $2.28 Billion | $1.63 Billion | ▼ -3.8 pp |
| 1994 | 28.3% | $743.70 Million | $2.63 Billion | $2.17 Billion | $1.42 Billion | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 1993 | 29.5% | $744.90 Million | $2.52 Billion | $2.03 Billion | $1.28 Billion | ▲ +4.2 pp |
| 1992 | 25.3% | $697.80 Million | $2.76 Billion | $1.95 Billion | $1.25 Billion | ▼ -5.2 pp |
| 1991 | 30.5% | $832.80 Million | $2.73 Billion | $2.17 Billion | $1.34 Billion | ▲ +2.0 pp |
| 1990 | 28.5% | $746.40 Million | $2.62 Billion | $2.22 Billion | $1.47 Billion | ▼ -2.1 pp |
| 1989 | 30.6% | $718.60 Million | $2.35 Billion | $2.06 Billion | $1.34 Billion | ▲ +2.3 pp |
| 1988 | 28.3% | $634.50 Million | $2.24 Billion | $1.90 Billion | $1.26 Billion | ▲ +0.8 pp |
| 1987 | 27.4% | $560.80 Million | $2.04 Billion | $1.84 Billion | $1.27 Billion | ▼ -4.9 pp |
| 1986 | 32.4% | $640.20 Million | $1.98 Billion | $1.62 Billion | $975.70 Million | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 1985 | 32.0% | $546.50 Million | $1.71 Billion | $1.37 Billion | $823.60 Million | — |