The Andersons Inc (ANDE)

Working capital turnover

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 14,750,110 16,214,600 16,798,230 17,228,670 17,325,380 16,430,590 15,210,090 13,995,270 12,612,040 11,337,640 10,224,410 8,843,350 8,064,620 7,441,920 7,539,090 8,009,390 8,170,190 7,097,252 5,800,071 4,386,433
Total current assets US$ in thousands 2,806,960 2,527,100 2,537,260 3,050,470 3,465,950 3,265,230 3,572,880 3,940,700 3,372,330 2,498,390 2,234,300 2,436,890 2,416,410 1,540,250 1,398,190 1,821,880 1,945,340 1,488,780 1,768,630 1,886,610
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,636,330 1,407,630 1,393,240 2,112,310 2,521,320 2,320,510 2,577,580 3,062,770 2,463,930 1,723,160 1,690,560 1,918,120 1,931,680 1,096,540 926,782 1,385,490 1,439,920 1,065,480 1,304,570 1,446,340
Working capital turnover 12.60 14.48 14.68 18.36 18.34 17.39 15.28 15.94 13.88 14.62 18.80 17.05 16.64 16.77 15.99 18.35 16.17 16.77 12.50 9.96

December 31, 2023 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $14,750,110K ÷ ($2,806,960K – $1,636,330K)
= 12.60

The working capital turnover of Andersons Inc. has exhibited variability over the past eight quarters, ranging from a low of 12.60 to a high of 18.36. The trend shows an overall increasing pattern from Q4 2022 to Q1 2023, with fluctuations observed in between.

A high working capital turnover ratio suggests that the company is effectively utilizing its working capital to generate sales revenue. This indicates efficiency in managing its current assets and liabilities to support business operations. Conversely, a lower ratio may imply inefficiencies in managing working capital.

It is important to note that factors such as industry norms, business cycles, and specific company strategies can impact the interpretation of the working capital turnover ratio. Continuous monitoring and comparison with industry benchmarks can provide valuable insights into Andersons Inc.'s operational efficiency and financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
The Andersons Inc
ANDE
12.60
Universal Corporation
UVV
3.88