Waters Corporation Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Waters Corporation working capital to net assets ratio. Waters Corporation (WAT) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 11.7% as of March 2026. Working capital of $1.79 Billion (current assets of $4.06 Billion minus current liabilities of $2.27 Billion) is measured against net assets of $15.29 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base.
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Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio of Waters Corporation (1995–2025)
Working capital to net assets ratio of Waters Corporation from 1995 to 2025. This chart shows how Waters Corporation's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 31 annual periods from 1995 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 11.7%, reflecting working capital of $1.79 Billion against net assets of $15.29 Billion USD. Explore long-term investment intensity of Waters Corporation to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
Waters Corporation Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio by Year (1995–2025)
Waters Corporation working capital to net assets ratio by year from 1995 to 2025. The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Waters Corporation from 1995 to 2025, covering 31 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 the complete balance sheet picture, see WAT asset base.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35.5% | $908.15 Million | $2.56 Billion | $2.15 Billion | $1.24 Billion | ▼ -12.6 pp |
| 2024 | 48.1% | $879.35 Million | $1.83 Billion | $1.67 Billion | $789.76 Million | ▼ -35.6 pp |
| 2023 | 83.7% | $963.29 Million | $1.15 Billion | $1.75 Billion | $789.58 Million | ▼ -110.2 pp |
| 2022 | 193.9% | $978.17 Million | $504.49 Million | $1.76 Billion | $785.74 Million | ▼ -39.4 pp |
| 2021 | 233.3% | $857.52 Million | $367.55 Million | $1.54 Billion | $680.51 Million | ▲ +11.1 pp |
| 2020 | 222.2% | $515.76 Million | $232.14 Million | $1.32 Billion | $804.98 Million | ▲ +20.7 pp |
| 2019 | 201.5% | $-435.73 Million | $-216.28 Million | $1.25 Billion | $1.68 Billion | ▲ +60.2 pp |
| 2018 | 141.3% | $2.21 Billion | $1.57 Billion | $2.66 Billion | $448.93 Million | ▼ -22.7 pp |
| 2017 | 164.0% | $3.66 Billion | $2.23 Billion | $4.27 Billion | $606.16 Million | ▲ +28.7 pp |
| 2016 | 135.3% | $3.12 Billion | $2.30 Billion | $3.64 Billion | $520.32 Million | ▲ +6.6 pp |
| 2015 | 128.7% | $2.65 Billion | $2.06 Billion | $3.21 Billion | $564.08 Million | ▲ +10.6 pp |
| 2014 | 118.0% | $2.24 Billion | $1.89 Billion | $2.82 Billion | $580.49 Million | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 2013 | 117.3% | $2.07 Billion | $1.76 Billion | $2.56 Billion | $487.53 Million | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 2012 | 119.5% | $1.75 Billion | $1.47 Billion | $2.26 Billion | $504.24 Million | ▲ +10.2 pp |
| 2011 | 109.3% | $1.34 Billion | $1.23 Billion | $1.94 Billion | $601.86 Million | ▼ -3.1 pp |
| 2010 | 112.3% | $1.20 Billion | $1.07 Billion | $1.59 Billion | $385.85 Million | ▲ +20.7 pp |
| 2009 | 91.6% | $777.81 Million | $848.95 Million | $1.17 Billion | $394.57 Million | ▼ -9.3 pp |
| 2008 | 100.9% | $666.80 Million | $661.00 Million | $956.30 Million | $289.51 Million | ▲ +2.1 pp |
| 2007 | 98.7% | $578.63 Million | $586.08 Million | $1.24 Billion | $658.43 Million | ▲ +12.1 pp |
| 2006 | 86.6% | $313.85 Million | $362.38 Million | $999.68 Million | $685.83 Million | ▼ -22.4 pp |
| 2005 | 109.0% | $309.10 Million | $283.63 Million | $912.99 Million | $603.89 Million | ▲ +38.1 pp |
| 2004 | 70.9% | $480.89 Million | $678.69 Million | $973.88 Million | $492.99 Million | ▲ +13.3 pp |
| 2003 | 57.6% | $339.83 Million | $590.48 Million | $718.36 Million | $378.52 Million | ▲ +6.7 pp |
| 2002 | 50.8% | $338.23 Million | $665.31 Million | $657.93 Million | $319.70 Million | ▲ +9.3 pp |
| 2001 | 41.6% | $241.74 Million | $581.75 Million | $522.74 Million | $281.01 Million | ▲ +14.3 pp |
| 2000 | 27.3% | $123.26 Million | $451.78 Million | $343.80 Million | $220.53 Million | ▲ +10.3 pp |
| 1999 | 16.9% | $49.50 Million | $292.20 Million | $249.20 Million | $199.70 Million | ▼ -24.5 pp |
| 1998 | 41.5% | $66.00 Million | $159.20 Million | $251.60 Million | $185.60 Million | ▼ -18.8 pp |
| 1997 | 60.2% | $42.40 Million | $70.40 Million | $213.10 Million | $170.70 Million | ▼ -33.9 pp |
| 1996 | 94.2% | $61.20 Million | $65.00 Million | $144.00 Million | $82.80 Million | ▲ +6.4 pp |
| 1995 | 87.7% | $56.40 Million | $64.30 Million | $127.30 Million | $70.90 Million | — |