SM Energy Co (SM) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
SM Energy Co (SM) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -38.0% as of March 2026. Working capital of $-2.61 Billion (current assets of $1.67 Billion minus current liabilities of $4.28 Billion) is measured against net assets of $6.87 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See financial agility of SM Energy Co to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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SM Energy Co Working Capital to Net Assets (1990–2025)
This chart shows how SM Energy Co's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 36 annual periods from 1990 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at -38.0%, reflecting working capital of $-2.61 Billion against net assets of $6.87 Billion USD. See SM defensive asset coverage days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for SM Energy Co (1990–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for SM Energy Co from 1990 to 2025, covering 36 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 SM market cap.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -7.4% | $-358.00 Million | $4.81 Billion | $811.00 Million | $1.17 Billion | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2024 | -8.4% | $-355.25 Million | $4.24 Billion | $434.70 Million | $789.95 Million | ▼ -16.2 pp |
| 2023 | 7.8% | $282.63 Million | $3.62 Billion | $916.44 Million | $633.81 Million | ▲ +3.3 pp |
| 2022 | 4.5% | $138.62 Million | $3.09 Billion | $737.20 Million | $598.58 Million | ▲ +17.9 pp |
| 2021 | -13.4% | $-276.14 Million | $2.06 Billion | $613.19 Million | $889.33 Million | ▲ +5.5 pp |
| 2020 | -18.9% | $-380.07 Million | $2.02 Billion | $203.67 Million | $583.74 Million | ▼ -10.9 pp |
| 2019 | -8.0% | $-219.41 Million | $2.75 Billion | $252.63 Million | $472.04 Million | ▼ -6.7 pp |
| 2018 | -1.3% | $-36.79 Million | $2.92 Billion | $429.26 Million | $466.05 Million | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2017 | -0.4% | $-10.10 Million | $2.39 Billion | $549.12 Million | $559.21 Million | ▲ +7.2 pp |
| 2016 | -7.6% | $-190.53 Million | $2.50 Billion | $224.64 Million | $415.17 Million | ▼ -19.3 pp |
| 2015 | 11.7% | $216.46 Million | $1.85 Billion | $518.99 Million | $302.52 Million | ▲ +13.4 pp |
| 2014 | -1.7% | $-39.62 Million | $2.29 Billion | $745.04 Million | $784.66 Million | ▼ -2.3 pp |
| 2013 | 0.5% | $8.37 Million | $1.61 Billion | $647.50 Million | $639.13 Million | ▲ +14.7 pp |
| 2012 | -14.2% | $-200.98 Million | $1.41 Billion | $340.56 Million | $541.55 Million | ▼ -11.3 pp |
| 2011 | -2.9% | $-42.60 Million | $1.46 Billion | $463.20 Million | $505.81 Million | ▲ +15.8 pp |
| 2010 | -18.7% | $-227.41 Million | $1.22 Billion | $274.64 Million | $502.05 Million | ▼ -9.7 pp |
| 2009 | -9.0% | $-87.62 Million | $973.57 Million | $209.05 Million | $296.67 Million | ▼ -10.3 pp |
| 2008 | 1.3% | $15.19 Million | $1.13 Billion | $311.79 Million | $296.60 Million | ▲ +12.1 pp |
| 2007 | -10.7% | $-92.60 Million | $863.35 Million | $269.94 Million | $362.55 Million | ▼ -13.8 pp |
| 2006 | 3.1% | $22.87 Million | $743.37 Million | $226.94 Million | $204.07 Million | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 2005 | 0.9% | $4.94 Million | $569.32 Million | $203.93 Million | $198.99 Million | ▼ -1.6 pp |
| 2004 | 2.5% | $12.04 Million | $484.45 Million | $126.93 Million | $114.89 Million | ▲ +1.7 pp |
| 2003 | 0.8% | $3.10 Million | $390.65 Million | $107.92 Million | $104.82 Million | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2002 | 0.7% | $2.05 Million | $300.16 Million | $59.55 Million | $57.50 Million | ▼ -11.2 pp |
| 2001 | 11.9% | $34.00 Million | $286.83 Million | $72.22 Million | $38.22 Million | ▼ -4.4 pp |
| 2000 | 16.2% | $40.64 Million | $250.74 Million | $63.98 Million | $23.34 Million | ▲ +9.1 pp |
| 1999 | 7.1% | $13.50 Million | $189.10 Million | $39.50 Million | $26.00 Million | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 1998 | 7.3% | $9.80 Million | $134.70 Million | $27.10 Million | $17.30 Million | ▲ +0.8 pp |
| 1997 | 6.5% | $9.60 Million | $147.90 Million | $31.90 Million | $22.30 Million | ▼ -12.0 pp |
| 1996 | 18.5% | $13.90 Million | $75.20 Million | $32.10 Million | $18.20 Million | ▲ +13.8 pp |
| 1995 | 4.7% | $3.10 Million | $66.30 Million | $10.80 Million | $7.70 Million | ▼ -9.6 pp |
| 1994 | 14.2% | $9.40 Million | $66.00 Million | $18.90 Million | $9.50 Million | ▼ -9.7 pp |
| 1993 | 23.9% | $15.20 Million | $63.60 Million | $22.60 Million | $7.40 Million | ▼ -5.4 pp |
| 1992 | 29.3% | $18.00 Million | $61.40 Million | $22.80 Million | $4.80 Million | ▲ +11.0 pp |
| 1991 | 18.3% | $5.70 Million | $31.10 Million | $9.10 Million | $3.40 Million | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 1990 | 18.9% | $5.20 Million | $27.50 Million | $8.30 Million | $3.10 Million | — |