American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO)
Working capital turnover
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | ||
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| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 5,328,650 | 5,402,930 | 5,792,750 | 5,802,750 | 5,959,940 | 5,481,910 | 5,003,880 | 4,783,750 | 4,563,620 | 4,858,830 | 5,214,140 | 5,373,790 | 5,533,440 | 5,235,470 | 4,817,300 | 4,631,760 | 4,899,120 | 5,208,940 | 5,345,000 | 5,564,040 |
| Total current assets | US$ in thousands | 1,354,230 | 1,336,150 | 1,248,440 | 1,311,320 | 1,433,350 | 1,433,350 | 1,353,420 | 1,353,420 | 1,201,490 | 1,201,490 | 1,129,500 | 1,129,500 | 1,100,240 | 1,100,240 | 1,277,100 | 1,277,100 | 1,177,390 | 1,177,390 | 1,280,540 | 1,396,920 |
| Total current liabilities | US$ in thousands | 882,656 | 851,015 | 794,386 | 773,329 | 891,172 | 891,172 | 831,231 | 831,231 | 762,476 | 762,476 | 716,437 | 716,437 | 768,948 | 768,948 | 685,430 | 685,430 | 718,061 | 718,061 | 737,479 | 842,871 |
| Working capital turnover | 11.30 | 11.14 | 12.76 | 10.79 | 10.99 | 10.11 | 9.58 | 9.16 | 10.40 | 11.07 | 12.62 | 13.01 | 16.70 | 15.80 | 8.14 | 7.83 | 10.67 | 11.34 | 9.84 | 10.04 |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $5,328,650K ÷ ($1,354,230K – $882,656K)
= 11.30
American Eagle Outfitters Inc's working capital turnover has exhibited fluctuations over the given time period. The company's working capital turnover ratio, measuring how efficiently the company is utilizing its working capital to generate sales revenue, was observed to vary between a low of 7.83 and a high of 16.70.
From January 31, 2022, to January 31, 2025, there is a general increasing trend in the working capital turnover ratio, indicating an improvement in efficiency over time. The working capital turnover ratio increased from 10.04 in January 2022 to 11.30 in January 2025, with some fluctuations in between.
The peak in the working capital turnover ratio observed in January 2023 suggests that the company effectively utilized its working capital to generate sales revenue during that period. However, it is worth noting that there were periods where the ratio dipped, such as in October 2022 and October 2023, which may indicate less efficient use of working capital during those periods.
Overall, American Eagle Outfitters Inc's working capital turnover ratio trended upward over the analyzed period, reflecting improved efficiency in utilizing working capital to drive sales. This suggests that the company may have enhanced its management of working capital over time, potentially leading to better overall financial performance.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025