Alamo Group Inc (ALG)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,628,513 1,660,732 1,679,075 1,703,466 1,689,651 1,658,713 1,607,862 1,563,382 1,513,616 1,464,185 1,433,703 1,385,039 1,334,223 1,285,674 1,239,122 1,160,207 1,163,466 1,175,031 1,155,101 1,171,652
Total current assets US$ in thousands 857,495 879,604 907,476 915,531 803,957 873,365 871,971 845,416 727,210 750,625 748,303 749,263 612,168 635,783 622,520 611,833 503,010 567,155 572,113 623,967
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 190,309 212,016 207,556 213,362 213,926 219,329 214,845 204,248 190,506 192,934 189,616 198,516 192,564 195,726 184,615 172,407 157,295 157,680 133,723 162,719
Working capital turnover 2.44 2.49 2.40 2.43 2.86 2.54 2.45 2.44 2.82 2.63 2.57 2.51 3.18 2.92 2.83 2.64 3.37 2.87 2.63 2.54

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $1,628,513K ÷ ($857,495K – $190,309K)
= 2.44

Alamo Group Inc's working capital turnover has shown fluctuations over the analyzed period, ranging from a low of 2.40 in June 30, 2024, to a high of 3.37 in December 31, 2020. The working capital turnover measures how efficiently the company is utilizing its working capital to generate revenue. A higher turnover ratio indicates that the company is effectively using its short-term assets and liabilities to support sales.

In general, Alamo Group Inc's working capital turnover has been relatively stable, with minor variations seen from period to period. The company experienced a notable increase in efficiency in managing its working capital from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, with the ratio increasing from 3.37 to 3.18. However, there was a slight decline in the ratio in the following periods, stabilizing around 2.5-2.9 range.

It is essential for Alamo Group Inc to monitor its working capital turnover consistently, as it reflects the company's ability to efficiently convert its working capital into revenue. Maintaining a healthy working capital turnover ratio indicates effective management of short-term assets and liabilities, ensuring operational liquidity and financial stability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
Alamo Group Inc
ALG
2.44
AGCO Corporation
AGCO
8.43
Deere & Company
DE
1.05
Lindsay Corporation
LNN
1.65