BCE Inc (BCE) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
BCE Inc (BCE) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -22.6% as of September 2025. Working capital of CA$-5.13 Billion (current assets of CA$7.05 Billion minus current liabilities of CA$12.18 Billion) is measured against net assets of CA$22.76 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See operational self-sufficiency of BCE Inc to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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BCE Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1985–2024)
This chart shows how BCE Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1985 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at -22.6%, reflecting working capital of CA$-5.13 Billion against net assets of CA$22.76 Billion CAD. For the complete balance sheet picture, see BCE Inc (BCE) total assets.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for BCE Inc (1985–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for BCE Inc from 1985 to 2024, covering 40 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. Check BCE Inc (BCE) liquid assets ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (CAD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -34.1% | CA$-5.92 Billion | CA$17.36 Billion | CA$8.92 Billion | CA$14.85 Billion | ▼ -13.6 pp |
| 2023 | -20.5% | CA$-4.21 Billion | CA$20.56 Billion | CA$7.90 Billion | CA$12.11 Billion | ▲ +1.7 pp |
| 2022 | -22.1% | CA$-4.98 Billion | CA$22.52 Billion | CA$6.49 Billion | CA$11.47 Billion | ▼ -9.4 pp |
| 2021 | -12.7% | CA$-2.92 Billion | CA$22.94 Billion | CA$6.20 Billion | CA$9.11 Billion | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2020 | -12.1% | CA$-2.58 Billion | CA$21.33 Billion | CA$5.69 Billion | CA$8.27 Billion | ▲ +7.7 pp |
| 2019 | -19.8% | CA$-4.26 Billion | CA$21.53 Billion | CA$5.52 Billion | CA$9.78 Billion | ▲ +2.6 pp |
| 2018 | -22.4% | CA$-4.64 Billion | CA$20.69 Billion | CA$5.79 Billion | CA$10.43 Billion | ▲ +8.9 pp |
| 2017 | -31.3% | CA$-6.09 Billion | CA$19.48 Billion | CA$4.64 Billion | CA$10.73 Billion | ▼ -1.9 pp |
| 2016 | -29.4% | CA$-5.25 Billion | CA$17.85 Billion | CA$4.86 Billion | CA$10.11 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2015 | -29.9% | CA$-5.18 Billion | CA$17.33 Billion | CA$4.81 Billion | CA$9.99 Billion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 2014 | -29.8% | CA$-4.54 Billion | CA$15.24 Billion | CA$4.55 Billion | CA$9.09 Billion | ▼ -12.4 pp |
| 2013 | -17.4% | CA$-2.82 Billion | CA$16.25 Billion | CA$5.07 Billion | CA$7.89 Billion | ▲ +1.9 pp |
| 2012 | -19.2% | CA$-2.83 Billion | CA$14.72 Billion | CA$3.91 Billion | CA$6.75 Billion | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2011 | -17.5% | CA$-2.58 Billion | CA$14.76 Billion | CA$4.18 Billion | CA$6.76 Billion | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 2010 | -18.8% | CA$-3.42 Billion | CA$18.19 Billion | CA$3.53 Billion | CA$6.95 Billion | ▼ -10.5 pp |
| 2009 | -8.3% | CA$-1.50 Billion | CA$18.02 Billion | CA$3.28 Billion | CA$4.79 Billion | ▼ -4.8 pp |
| 2008 | -3.5% | CA$-649.59 Million | CA$18.39 Billion | CA$5.58 Billion | CA$6.23 Billion | ▼ -7.5 pp |
| 2007 | 3.9% | CA$720.03 Million | CA$18.34 Billion | CA$5.21 Billion | CA$4.49 Billion | ▲ +10.5 pp |
| 2006 | -6.5% | CA$-1.02 Billion | CA$15.55 Billion | CA$3.68 Billion | CA$4.70 Billion | ▲ +4.5 pp |
| 2005 | -11.0% | CA$-1.94 Billion | CA$17.62 Billion | CA$3.67 Billion | CA$5.61 Billion | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2004 | -10.3% | CA$-1.75 Billion | CA$16.95 Billion | CA$3.71 Billion | CA$5.46 Billion | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2003 | -9.9% | CA$-1.67 Billion | CA$16.98 Billion | CA$3.58 Billion | CA$5.25 Billion | ▲ +4.1 pp |
| 2002 | -13.9% | CA$-2.29 Billion | CA$16.47 Billion | CA$3.56 Billion | CA$5.86 Billion | ▲ +11.8 pp |
| 2001 | -25.7% | CA$-5.84 Billion | CA$22.69 Billion | CA$5.90 Billion | CA$11.74 Billion | ▼ -3.1 pp |
| 2000 | -22.7% | CA$-4.81 Billion | CA$21.23 Billion | CA$6.70 Billion | CA$11.51 Billion | ▼ -22.5 pp |
| 1999 | -0.2% | CA$-36.02 Million | CA$20.35 Billion | CA$5.51 Billion | CA$5.54 Billion | ▲ +20.0 pp |
| 1998 | -20.1% | CA$-3.02 Billion | CA$15.00 Billion | CA$2.78 Billion | CA$5.80 Billion | ▼ -38.7 pp |
| 1997 | 18.5% | CA$2.86 Billion | CA$15.42 Billion | CA$14.58 Billion | CA$11.73 Billion | ▲ +7.9 pp |
| 1996 | 10.6% | CA$1.78 Billion | CA$16.73 Billion | CA$11.02 Billion | CA$9.24 Billion | ▲ +6.0 pp |
| 1995 | 4.6% | CA$706.03 Million | CA$15.37 Billion | CA$9.22 Billion | CA$8.51 Billion | ▲ +1.4 pp |
| 1994 | 3.2% | CA$492.07 Million | CA$15.33 Billion | CA$8.80 Billion | CA$8.30 Billion | ▲ +12.2 pp |
| 1993 | -9.0% | CA$-1.29 Billion | CA$14.43 Billion | CA$7.68 Billion | CA$8.97 Billion | ▲ +2.9 pp |
| 1992 | -11.9% | CA$-1.95 Billion | CA$16.38 Billion | CA$6.75 Billion | CA$8.70 Billion | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 1991 | -9.0% | CA$-1.42 Billion | CA$15.71 Billion | CA$5.87 Billion | CA$7.28 Billion | ▼ -12.4 pp |
| 1990 | 3.4% | CA$347.06 Million | CA$10.09 Billion | CA$5.76 Billion | CA$5.41 Billion | ▲ +7.3 pp |
| 1989 | -3.8% | CA$-365.03 Million | CA$9.55 Billion | CA$5.31 Billion | CA$5.68 Billion | ▲ +7.0 pp |
| 1988 | -10.8% | CA$-1.02 Billion | CA$9.36 Billion | CA$4.71 Billion | CA$5.73 Billion | ▼ -8.5 pp |
| 1987 | -2.4% | CA$-214.04 Million | CA$9.02 Billion | CA$4.17 Billion | CA$4.38 Billion | ▼ -15.1 pp |
| 1986 | 12.7% | CA$1.06 Billion | CA$8.37 Billion | CA$4.69 Billion | CA$3.63 Billion | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 1985 | 12.1% | CA$882.15 Million | CA$7.31 Billion | CA$4.10 Billion | CA$3.22 Billion | — |