Cascades Inc. (CAS) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Cascades Inc. (CAS) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 23.6% as of March 2026. Working capital of CA$424.00 Million (current assets of CA$1.23 Billion minus current liabilities of CA$802.00 Million) is measured against net assets of CA$1.79 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See financial flexibility index of Cascades Inc. to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Cascades Inc. Working Capital to Net Assets (1996–2025)
This chart shows how Cascades Inc.'s Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 30 annual periods from 1996 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 23.6%, reflecting working capital of CA$424.00 Million against net assets of CA$1.79 Billion CAD. See CAS defensive asset coverage days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Cascades Inc. (1996–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Cascades Inc. from 1996 to 2025, covering 30 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 Cascades Inc. (CAS) total market value.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (CAD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19.6% | CA$344.00 Million | CA$1.75 Billion | CA$1.15 Billion | CA$807.00 Million | ▲ +14.0 pp |
| 2024 | 5.6% | CA$99.00 Million | CA$1.77 Billion | CA$1.19 Billion | CA$1.09 Billion | ▼ -9.5 pp |
| 2023 | 15.1% | CA$269.00 Million | CA$1.78 Billion | CA$1.09 Billion | CA$819.00 Million | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 2022 | 18.0% | CA$348.00 Million | CA$1.93 Billion | CA$1.26 Billion | CA$917.00 Million | ▼ -1.5 pp |
| 2021 | 19.5% | CA$376.00 Million | CA$1.93 Billion | CA$1.20 Billion | CA$822.00 Million | ▼ -11.6 pp |
| 2020 | 31.1% | CA$609.00 Million | CA$1.96 Billion | CA$1.64 Billion | CA$1.03 Billion | ▲ +9.7 pp |
| 2019 | 21.4% | CA$357.00 Million | CA$1.67 Billion | CA$1.40 Billion | CA$1.04 Billion | ▼ -3.4 pp |
| 2018 | 24.8% | CA$419.00 Million | CA$1.69 Billion | CA$1.40 Billion | CA$983.00 Million | ▲ +1.8 pp |
| 2017 | 23.0% | CA$369.00 Million | CA$1.60 Billion | CA$1.22 Billion | CA$846.00 Million | ▼ -6.4 pp |
| 2016 | 29.4% | CA$316.00 Million | CA$1.07 Billion | CA$1.08 Billion | CA$762.00 Million | ▼ -11.9 pp |
| 2015 | 41.3% | CA$398.00 Million | CA$963.00 Million | CA$1.12 Billion | CA$727.00 Million | ▲ +9.1 pp |
| 2014 | 32.2% | CA$323.00 Million | CA$1.00 Billion | CA$1.03 Billion | CA$707.00 Million | ▼ -2.5 pp |
| 2013 | 34.7% | CA$414.00 Million | CA$1.19 Billion | CA$1.11 Billion | CA$700.00 Million | ▲ +7.7 pp |
| 2012 | 27.0% | CA$295.00 Million | CA$1.09 Billion | CA$1.07 Billion | CA$772.00 Million | ▼ -7.4 pp |
| 2011 | 34.3% | CA$400.00 Million | CA$1.17 Billion | CA$1.13 Billion | CA$726.00 Million | ▼ -3.1 pp |
| 2010 | 37.4% | CA$479.00 Million | CA$1.28 Billion | CA$1.13 Billion | CA$654.00 Million | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2009 | 37.1% | CA$484.00 Million | CA$1.30 Billion | CA$1.08 Billion | CA$598.00 Million | ▼ -3.7 pp |
| 2008 | 40.8% | CA$522.00 Million | CA$1.28 Billion | CA$1.25 Billion | CA$726.00 Million | ▼ -6.6 pp |
| 2007 | 47.5% | CA$581.00 Million | CA$1.22 Billion | CA$1.20 Billion | CA$623.00 Million | ▼ -1.3 pp |
| 2006 | 48.8% | CA$574.00 Million | CA$1.18 Billion | CA$1.23 Billion | CA$658.00 Million | ▼ -10.3 pp |
| 2005 | 59.1% | CA$530.00 Million | CA$897.00 Million | CA$1.12 Billion | CA$595.00 Million | ▲ +11.7 pp |
| 2004 | 47.4% | CA$502.00 Million | CA$1.06 Billion | CA$1.12 Billion | CA$614.00 Million | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2003 | 48.1% | CA$508.00 Million | CA$1.06 Billion | CA$1.02 Billion | CA$514.00 Million | ▲ +11.9 pp |
| 2002 | 36.2% | CA$386.00 Million | CA$1.06 Billion | CA$1.02 Billion | CA$630.00 Million | ▼ -2.8 pp |
| 2001 | 39.1% | CA$348.00 Million | CA$891.00 Million | CA$960.00 Million | CA$612.00 Million | ▼ -8.5 pp |
| 2000 | 47.6% | CA$384.00 Million | CA$807.00 Million | CA$984.00 Million | CA$600.00 Million | ▲ +5.3 pp |
| 1999 | 42.3% | CA$353.00 Million | CA$834.00 Million | CA$838.00 Million | CA$485.00 Million | ▼ -2.4 pp |
| 1998 | 44.7% | CA$364.00 Million | CA$814.00 Million | CA$833.00 Million | CA$469.00 Million | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 1997 | 44.0% | CA$339.30 Million | CA$770.70 Million | CA$813.50 Million | CA$474.20 Million | ▲ +12.6 pp |
| 1996 | 31.4% | CA$217.80 Million | CA$694.00 Million | CA$650.30 Million | CA$432.50 Million | — |