ABB Ltd (ABBN) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
ABB Ltd (ABBN) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 55.0% as of December 2025. Working capital of CHF9.16 Billion (current assets of CHF25.58 Billion minus current liabilities of CHF16.42 Billion) is measured against net assets of CHF16.65 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See ABBN net asset quality score to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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ABB Ltd Working Capital to Net Assets (1999–2025)
This chart shows how ABB Ltd's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 27 annual periods from 1999 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 55.0%, reflecting working capital of CHF9.16 Billion against net assets of CHF16.65 Billion CHF. Check tangible equity quality of ABB Ltd to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for ABB Ltd (1999–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for ABB Ltd from 1999 to 2025, covering 27 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 market cap of ABB Ltd.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (CHF) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55.0% | CHF9.16 Billion | CHF16.65 Billion | CHF25.58 Billion | CHF16.42 Billion | ▲ +17.6 pp |
| 2024 | 37.4% | CHF5.63 Billion | CHF15.06 Billion | CHF20.85 Billion | CHF15.22 Billion | ▲ +14.3 pp |
| 2023 | 23.1% | CHF3.27 Billion | CHF14.15 Billion | CHF21.28 Billion | CHF18.00 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2022 | 22.9% | CHF3.04 Billion | CHF13.27 Billion | CHF19.57 Billion | CHF16.53 Billion | ▲ +3.3 pp |
| 2021 | 19.6% | CHF3.13 Billion | CHF15.96 Billion | CHF18.70 Billion | CHF15.57 Billion | ▼ -4.2 pp |
| 2020 | 23.8% | CHF3.81 Billion | CHF16.00 Billion | CHF19.23 Billion | CHF15.42 Billion | ▼ -20.5 pp |
| 2019 | 44.3% | CHF6.19 Billion | CHF13.98 Billion | CHF26.46 Billion | CHF20.27 Billion | ▲ +20.8 pp |
| 2018 | 23.5% | CHF3.42 Billion | CHF14.53 Billion | CHF21.86 Billion | CHF18.45 Billion | ▼ -13.4 pp |
| 2017 | 36.9% | CHF5.67 Billion | CHF15.35 Billion | CHF21.94 Billion | CHF16.27 Billion | ▼ -10.4 pp |
| 2016 | 47.3% | CHF6.61 Billion | CHF13.96 Billion | CHF22.00 Billion | CHF15.39 Billion | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 2015 | 46.1% | CHF6.92 Billion | CHF14.99 Billion | CHF22.76 Billion | CHF15.84 Billion | ▼ -9.8 pp |
| 2014 | 55.9% | CHF9.41 Billion | CHF16.82 Billion | CHF24.99 Billion | CHF15.58 Billion | ▲ +5.2 pp |
| 2013 | 50.8% | CHF9.75 Billion | CHF19.21 Billion | CHF26.43 Billion | CHF16.68 Billion | ▼ -1.0 pp |
| 2012 | 51.7% | CHF9.03 Billion | CHF17.45 Billion | CHF28.00 Billion | CHF18.97 Billion | ▲ +7.5 pp |
| 2011 | 44.2% | CHF7.23 Billion | CHF16.34 Billion | CHF23.79 Billion | CHF16.56 Billion | ▼ -11.5 pp |
| 2010 | 55.7% | CHF8.61 Billion | CHF15.46 Billion | CHF25.35 Billion | CHF16.74 Billion | ▼ -17.9 pp |
| 2009 | 73.6% | CHF10.65 Billion | CHF14.47 Billion | CHF25.23 Billion | CHF14.58 Billion | ▲ +2.7 pp |
| 2008 | 70.9% | CHF8.34 Billion | CHF11.77 Billion | CHF24.35 Billion | CHF16.00 Billion | ▼ -4.2 pp |
| 2007 | 75.0% | CHF8.67 Billion | CHF11.55 Billion | CHF23.14 Billion | CHF14.48 Billion | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2006 | 74.0% | CHF4.80 Billion | CHF6.49 Billion | CHF17.18 Billion | CHF12.38 Billion | ▲ +7.5 pp |
| 2005 | 66.5% | CHF2.54 Billion | CHF3.82 Billion | CHF14.15 Billion | CHF11.61 Billion | ▼ -6.6 pp |
| 2004 | 73.1% | CHF2.28 Billion | CHF3.12 Billion | CHF15.35 Billion | CHF13.07 Billion | ▼ -87.0 pp |
| 2003 | 160.1% | CHF5.30 Billion | CHF3.31 Billion | CHF21.51 Billion | CHF16.21 Billion | ▲ +38.9 pp |
| 2002 | 121.2% | CHF1.54 Billion | CHF1.27 Billion | CHF19.95 Billion | CHF18.41 Billion | ▲ +99.8 pp |
| 2001 | 21.5% | CHF479.00 Million | CHF2.23 Billion | CHF19.51 Billion | CHF19.04 Billion | ▼ -37.9 pp |
| 2000 | 59.3% | CHF3.26 Billion | CHF5.49 Billion | CHF18.71 Billion | CHF15.45 Billion | ▼ -9.9 pp |
| 1999 | 69.2% | CHF3.17 Billion | CHF4.59 Billion | CHF19.06 Billion | CHF15.88 Billion | — |