Waters Corporation (WAT) — 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. See WAT financial flexibility index to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Waters Corporation Working Capital to Net Assets (1995–2025)
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. See WAT cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Waters Corporation (1995–2025)
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 live market cap and the full company profile, see Waters Corporation (WAT) market capitalisation.
| 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 | — |