Sonoco Products Company (SON) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Sonoco Products Company (SON) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -7.9% as of September 2025. Working capital of $-263.52 Million (current assets of $3.16 Billion minus current liabilities of $3.42 Billion) is measured against net assets of $3.32 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See net asset quality index of Sonoco Products Company to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Sonoco Products Company Working Capital to Net Assets (1985–2024)
This chart shows how Sonoco Products Company's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1985 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at -7.9%, reflecting working capital of $-263.52 Million against net assets of $3.32 Billion USD. Check SON goodwill-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Sonoco Products Company (1985–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Sonoco Products Company from 1985 to 2024, 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 SON company net worth.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -37.6% | $-859.73 Million | $2.29 Billion | $3.18 Billion | $4.04 Billion | ▼ -74.0 pp |
| 2023 | 36.4% | $885.09 Million | $2.43 Billion | $2.05 Billion | $1.17 Billion | ▲ +6.6 pp |
| 2022 | 29.8% | $617.35 Million | $2.07 Billion | $2.36 Billion | $1.74 Billion | ▲ +22.6 pp |
| 2021 | 7.2% | $132.91 Million | $1.85 Billion | $1.66 Billion | $1.53 Billion | ▼ -9.5 pp |
| 2020 | 16.7% | $318.92 Million | $1.91 Billion | $1.83 Billion | $1.51 Billion | ▲ +10.3 pp |
| 2019 | 6.4% | $116.70 Million | $1.82 Billion | $1.52 Billion | $1.40 Billion | ▼ -18.2 pp |
| 2018 | 24.6% | $436.34 Million | $1.77 Billion | $1.52 Billion | $1.08 Billion | ▼ -8.0 pp |
| 2017 | 32.6% | $563.67 Million | $1.73 Billion | $1.56 Billion | $999.97 Million | ▼ -2.5 pp |
| 2016 | 35.1% | $546.15 Million | $1.55 Billion | $1.35 Billion | $802.62 Million | ▲ +10.0 pp |
| 2015 | 25.1% | $384.86 Million | $1.53 Billion | $1.31 Billion | $922.52 Million | ▼ -6.7 pp |
| 2014 | 31.8% | $484.84 Million | $1.52 Billion | $1.39 Billion | $905.45 Million | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 2013 | 29.6% | $511.25 Million | $1.73 Billion | $1.38 Billion | $867.23 Million | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2012 | 30.3% | $455.66 Million | $1.50 Billion | $1.50 Billion | $1.04 Billion | ▼ -3.2 pp |
| 2011 | 33.5% | $477.73 Million | $1.43 Billion | $1.31 Billion | $835.49 Million | ▲ +8.5 pp |
| 2010 | 25.0% | $376.87 Million | $1.51 Billion | $1.16 Billion | $780.65 Million | ▲ +11.2 pp |
| 2009 | 13.8% | $190.93 Million | $1.38 Billion | $996.57 Million | $805.64 Million | ▼ -6.1 pp |
| 2008 | 19.9% | $231.79 Million | $1.16 Billion | $929.99 Million | $698.20 Million | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 2007 | 18.7% | $269.60 Million | $1.44 Billion | $1.03 Billion | $758.08 Million | ▼ -4.5 pp |
| 2006 | 23.2% | $282.97 Million | $1.22 Billion | $942.80 Million | $659.82 Million | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 2005 | 21.0% | $265.01 Million | $1.26 Billion | $885.50 Million | $620.49 Million | ▼ -3.5 pp |
| 2004 | 24.5% | $282.23 Million | $1.15 Billion | $922.11 Million | $639.89 Million | ▲ +17.0 pp |
| 2003 | 7.5% | $75.67 Million | $1.01 Billion | $755.26 Million | $679.59 Million | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2002 | 7.3% | $63.24 Million | $867.42 Million | $663.27 Million | $600.03 Million | ▼ -18.2 pp |
| 2001 | 25.5% | $204.90 Million | $804.12 Million | $665.17 Million | $460.27 Million | ▼ -6.8 pp |
| 2000 | 32.3% | $258.71 Million | $801.47 Million | $695.79 Million | $437.08 Million | ▼ -1.7 pp |
| 1999 | 34.0% | $306.50 Million | $901.20 Million | $723.10 Million | $416.60 Million | ▲ +6.6 pp |
| 1998 | 27.4% | $225.30 Million | $821.60 Million | $661.40 Million | $436.10 Million | ▼ -24.3 pp |
| 1997 | 51.7% | $438.90 Million | $848.80 Million | $873.00 Million | $434.10 Million | ▲ +23.2 pp |
| 1996 | 28.5% | $262.50 Million | $920.70 Million | $737.60 Million | $475.10 Million | ▲ +3.6 pp |
| 1995 | 25.0% | $229.30 Million | $918.70 Million | $661.80 Million | $432.50 Million | ▼ -1.7 pp |
| 1994 | 26.7% | $222.10 Million | $832.20 Million | $570.70 Million | $348.60 Million | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 1993 | 26.6% | $209.90 Million | $788.40 Million | $513.10 Million | $303.20 Million | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 1992 | 27.1% | $152.40 Million | $561.90 Million | $464.90 Million | $312.50 Million | ▼ -2.0 pp |
| 1991 | 29.1% | $163.80 Million | $562.30 Million | $420.70 Million | $256.90 Million | ▼ -6.8 pp |
| 1990 | 35.9% | $184.10 Million | $512.80 Million | $431.70 Million | $247.60 Million | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 1989 | 37.7% | $193.10 Million | $511.60 Million | $376.20 Million | $183.10 Million | ▼ -3.6 pp |
| 1988 | 41.4% | $188.00 Million | $454.50 Million | $377.80 Million | $189.80 Million | ▲ +3.5 pp |
| 1987 | 37.9% | $143.90 Million | $379.90 Million | $321.50 Million | $177.60 Million | ▲ +6.5 pp |
| 1986 | 31.4% | $104.60 Million | $332.90 Million | $222.70 Million | $118.10 Million | ▼ -4.1 pp |
| 1985 | 35.5% | $105.10 Million | $295.70 Million | $199.50 Million | $94.40 Million | — |