Loblaw Companies Limited (L) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Loblaw Companies Limited (L) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 11.3% as of March 2026. Working capital of CA$1.25 Billion (current assets of CA$14.92 Billion minus current liabilities of CA$13.67 Billion) is measured against net assets of CA$11.05 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See L equity to assets ratio to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Loblaw Companies Limited Working Capital to Net Assets (1996–2025)
This chart shows how Loblaw Companies Limited'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 11.3%, reflecting working capital of CA$1.25 Billion against net assets of CA$11.05 Billion CAD. Check tangible equity quality of Loblaw Companies Limited to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Loblaw Companies Limited (1996–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Loblaw Companies Limited 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 Loblaw Companies Limited market cap and net worth.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (CAD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.5% | CA$1.06 Billion | CA$11.19 Billion | CA$14.93 Billion | CA$13.87 Billion | ▼ -15.2 pp |
| 2024 | 24.7% | CA$2.78 Billion | CA$11.27 Billion | CA$14.55 Billion | CA$11.77 Billion | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 2023 | 23.5% | CA$2.73 Billion | CA$11.62 Billion | CA$13.58 Billion | CA$10.85 Billion | ▼ -5.1 pp |
| 2022 | 28.6% | CA$3.28 Billion | CA$11.46 Billion | CA$13.38 Billion | CA$10.10 Billion | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2021 | 29.3% | CA$3.44 Billion | CA$11.74 Billion | CA$12.64 Billion | CA$9.20 Billion | ▲ +4.3 pp |
| 2020 | 25.0% | CA$2.78 Billion | CA$11.12 Billion | CA$11.54 Billion | CA$8.76 Billion | ▲ +6.6 pp |
| 2019 | 18.4% | CA$2.08 Billion | CA$11.32 Billion | CA$11.31 Billion | CA$9.23 Billion | ▼ -5.7 pp |
| 2018 | 24.1% | CA$2.93 Billion | CA$12.18 Billion | CA$11.64 Billion | CA$8.70 Billion | ▲ +3.6 pp |
| 2017 | 20.5% | CA$2.69 Billion | CA$13.13 Billion | CA$11.33 Billion | CA$8.64 Billion | ▼ -4.6 pp |
| 2016 | 25.0% | CA$3.26 Billion | CA$13.03 Billion | CA$10.20 Billion | CA$6.94 Billion | ▲ +5.0 pp |
| 2015 | 20.1% | CA$2.63 Billion | CA$13.12 Billion | CA$9.86 Billion | CA$7.22 Billion | ▼ -2.7 pp |
| 2014 | 22.7% | CA$2.91 Billion | CA$12.79 Billion | CA$9.40 Billion | CA$6.50 Billion | ▼ -10.8 pp |
| 2013 | 33.5% | CA$2.35 Billion | CA$7.00 Billion | CA$7.86 Billion | CA$5.51 Billion | ▲ +13.7 pp |
| 2012 | 19.8% | CA$1.27 Billion | CA$6.42 Billion | CA$6.67 Billion | CA$5.40 Billion | ▼ -9.2 pp |
| 2011 | 29.0% | CA$1.74 Billion | CA$6.01 Billion | CA$6.46 Billion | CA$4.72 Billion | ▲ +10.1 pp |
| 2010 | 18.9% | CA$1.06 Billion | CA$5.60 Billion | CA$6.09 Billion | CA$5.03 Billion | ▲ +7.2 pp |
| 2009 | 11.8% | CA$741.00 Million | CA$6.30 Billion | CA$4.41 Billion | CA$3.67 Billion | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2008 | 12.5% | CA$730.00 Million | CA$5.82 Billion | CA$3.96 Billion | CA$3.23 Billion | ▲ +11.5 pp |
| 2007 | 1.0% | CA$58.00 Million | CA$5.56 Billion | CA$3.77 Billion | CA$3.71 Billion | ▼ -11.3 pp |
| 2006 | 12.4% | CA$675.00 Million | CA$5.45 Billion | CA$3.95 Billion | CA$3.27 Billion | ▲ +3.2 pp |
| 2005 | 9.1% | CA$539.00 Million | CA$5.90 Billion | CA$3.70 Billion | CA$3.16 Billion | ▲ +3.8 pp |
| 2004 | 5.4% | CA$290.00 Million | CA$5.41 Billion | CA$3.42 Billion | CA$3.13 Billion | ▼ -1.7 pp |
| 2003 | 7.1% | CA$333.00 Million | CA$4.69 Billion | CA$3.46 Billion | CA$3.13 Billion | ▼ -1.9 pp |
| 2002 | 9.0% | CA$372.00 Million | CA$4.12 Billion | CA$3.53 Billion | CA$3.15 Billion | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2001 | 8.1% | CA$290.00 Million | CA$3.57 Billion | CA$3.09 Billion | CA$2.80 Billion | ▲ +17.2 pp |
| 2000 | -9.1% | CA$-291.00 Million | CA$3.20 Billion | CA$2.92 Billion | CA$3.21 Billion | ▲ +4.6 pp |
| 1999 | -13.7% | CA$-397.00 Million | CA$2.90 Billion | CA$2.42 Billion | CA$2.81 Billion | ▲ +13.6 pp |
| 1998 | -27.2% | CA$-707.00 Million | CA$2.60 Billion | CA$2.25 Billion | CA$2.96 Billion | ▼ -40.8 pp |
| 1997 | 13.5% | CA$202.00 Million | CA$1.50 Billion | CA$1.68 Billion | CA$1.48 Billion | ▲ +1.8 pp |
| 1996 | 11.7% | CA$154.00 Million | CA$1.31 Billion | CA$1.55 Billion | CA$1.40 Billion | — |