George Weston Limited (WN) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
George Weston Limited (WN) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 35.2% as of September 2025. Working capital of CA$4.58 Billion (current assets of CA$15.58 Billion minus current liabilities of CA$11.00 Billion) is measured against net assets of CA$13.01 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See WN free cash flow debt coverage to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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George Weston Limited Working Capital to Net Assets (1995–2024)
This chart shows how George Weston Limited's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 30 annual periods from 1995 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 35.2%, reflecting working capital of CA$4.58 Billion against net assets of CA$13.01 Billion CAD. See George Weston Limited defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for George Weston Limited (1995–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for George Weston Limited from 1995 to 2024, 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 WN stock market capitalisation.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (CAD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.1% | CA$3.04 Billion | CA$13.14 Billion | CA$15.56 Billion | CA$12.52 Billion | ▲ +1.9 pp |
| 2023 | 21.3% | CA$2.86 Billion | CA$13.46 Billion | CA$14.94 Billion | CA$12.07 Billion | ▼ -8.3 pp |
| 2022 | 29.6% | CA$3.90 Billion | CA$13.18 Billion | CA$14.65 Billion | CA$10.76 Billion | ▼ -4.3 pp |
| 2021 | 33.9% | CA$4.45 Billion | CA$13.14 Billion | CA$14.22 Billion | CA$9.77 Billion | ▲ +9.3 pp |
| 2020 | 24.5% | CA$3.29 Billion | CA$13.42 Billion | CA$13.25 Billion | CA$9.96 Billion | ▲ +10.1 pp |
| 2019 | 14.4% | CA$1.90 Billion | CA$13.18 Billion | CA$12.69 Billion | CA$10.78 Billion | ▼ -1.4 pp |
| 2018 | 15.8% | CA$2.25 Billion | CA$14.20 Billion | CA$11.86 Billion | CA$9.60 Billion | ▼ -3.9 pp |
| 2017 | 19.8% | CA$2.92 Billion | CA$14.79 Billion | CA$12.46 Billion | CA$9.54 Billion | ▼ -5.6 pp |
| 2016 | 25.4% | CA$3.75 Billion | CA$14.79 Billion | CA$11.58 Billion | CA$7.83 Billion | ▲ +3.3 pp |
| 2015 | 22.1% | CA$3.29 Billion | CA$14.89 Billion | CA$11.71 Billion | CA$8.43 Billion | ▼ -5.5 pp |
| 2014 | 27.6% | CA$3.93 Billion | CA$14.25 Billion | CA$11.09 Billion | CA$7.17 Billion | ▼ -12.7 pp |
| 2013 | 40.3% | CA$3.59 Billion | CA$8.92 Billion | CA$9.97 Billion | CA$6.38 Billion | ▲ +5.3 pp |
| 2012 | 35.0% | CA$2.82 Billion | CA$8.07 Billion | CA$8.87 Billion | CA$6.05 Billion | ▼ -7.5 pp |
| 2011 | 42.5% | CA$3.35 Billion | CA$7.90 Billion | CA$8.73 Billion | CA$5.38 Billion | ▲ +29.8 pp |
| 2010 | 12.7% | CA$954.00 Million | CA$7.53 Billion | CA$7.94 Billion | CA$6.99 Billion | ▼ -28.2 pp |
| 2009 | 40.9% | CA$3.81 Billion | CA$9.32 Billion | CA$8.11 Billion | CA$4.30 Billion | ▲ +2.5 pp |
| 2008 | 38.3% | CA$3.13 Billion | CA$8.17 Billion | CA$8.20 Billion | CA$5.06 Billion | ▲ +26.6 pp |
| 2007 | 11.7% | CA$829.00 Million | CA$7.07 Billion | CA$5.53 Billion | CA$4.70 Billion | ▼ -1.6 pp |
| 2006 | 13.3% | CA$971.00 Million | CA$7.30 Billion | CA$5.31 Billion | CA$4.34 Billion | ▲ +6.5 pp |
| 2005 | 6.8% | CA$505.00 Million | CA$7.37 Billion | CA$4.89 Billion | CA$4.38 Billion | ▲ +5.3 pp |
| 2004 | 1.6% | CA$101.00 Million | CA$6.45 Billion | CA$4.58 Billion | CA$4.48 Billion | ▼ -4.3 pp |
| 2003 | 5.9% | CA$368.00 Million | CA$6.27 Billion | CA$4.70 Billion | CA$4.33 Billion | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 2002 | 4.7% | CA$278.00 Million | CA$5.97 Billion | CA$4.71 Billion | CA$4.43 Billion | ▲ +16.5 pp |
| 2001 | -11.9% | CA$-593.00 Million | CA$5.00 Billion | CA$5.06 Billion | CA$5.65 Billion | ▼ -7.6 pp |
| 2000 | -4.3% | CA$-173.00 Million | CA$4.06 Billion | CA$3.73 Billion | CA$3.91 Billion | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 1999 | -4.0% | CA$-147.00 Million | CA$3.69 Billion | CA$3.17 Billion | CA$3.32 Billion | ▲ +8.3 pp |
| 1998 | -12.3% | CA$-410.00 Million | CA$3.34 Billion | CA$2.92 Billion | CA$3.33 Billion | ▼ -15.7 pp |
| 1997 | 3.5% | CA$77.00 Million | CA$2.23 Billion | CA$2.27 Billion | CA$2.19 Billion | ▼ -1.3 pp |
| 1996 | 4.8% | CA$97.00 Million | CA$2.03 Billion | CA$2.24 Billion | CA$2.14 Billion | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 1995 | 7.0% | CA$135.00 Million | CA$1.94 Billion | CA$2.19 Billion | CA$2.06 Billion | — |