Company / Working Capital
Celanese Working Capital History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Working Capital
$2.0B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.2B / $2.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+62.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#22 of 122
Materials
What the data says
Celanese's working capital of $2.0B is higher than 82% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Working Capital returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching $2.0B.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.0B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.3%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Declined from $2.1B to $2.0B over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Working Capital over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -7.5%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +2.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 18% in MaterialsTop 18% of 122This company $2.0B Sector average $1.2B
▼
+71.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +2.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, working capital increased 62.6% year-over-year.
- Ranks #22 out of 122 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak working capital was recorded in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.49 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Working CapitalValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.0B | +62.6% |
| FY2024 | $1.2B | -42.4% |
| FY2023 | $2.1B | -15.6% |
| FY2022 | $2.5B | +95.3% |
| FY2021 | $1.3B | -27.3% |
| FY2020 | $1.8B | +77.1% |
| FY2019 | $1.0B | -7.7% |
| FY2018 | $1.1B | -11.2% |
| FY2017 | $1.2B | -11.6% |
| FY2016 | $1.4B | +12.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026