Smith AO Corporation (AOS)

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 3,817,100 3,891,700 3,924,200 3,856,200 3,840,800 3,786,500 3,723,200 3,730,700 3,744,500 3,805,900 3,847,700 3,742,800 3,534,600 3,375,000 3,219,800 3,022,300 2,889,000 2,805,400 2,772,100 2,872,700
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,392,900 1,412,500 1,481,300 1,461,500 1,500,300 1,504,500 1,561,300 1,643,800 1,633,700 1,569,600 1,631,200 1,721,400 1,752,600 1,738,100 1,585,700 1,558,200 1,618,000 1,430,300 1,444,400 1,442,500
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 897,200 844,200 872,400 883,400 945,300 895,600 860,700 895,700 934,200 900,900 928,300 1,002,100 1,118,800 982,600 907,000 836,100 886,300 805,900 735,400 699,100
Working capital turnover 7.70 6.85 6.44 6.67 6.92 6.22 5.31 4.99 5.35 5.69 5.47 5.20 5.58 4.47 4.74 4.19 3.95 4.49 3.91 3.86

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $3,817,100K ÷ ($1,392,900K – $897,200K)
= 7.70

The working capital turnover ratio for Smith AO Corporation has shown a generally increasing trend from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ratio increased from 3.86 on March 31, 2020, to 7.70 on December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to efficiently utilize its working capital to generate revenue over this period.

The ratio peaked at 7.70 on December 31, 2024, suggesting a significant improvement in working capital management efficiency. It means that for every dollar of working capital invested, the company generated $7.70 of revenue.

However, it is important to note that the ratio experienced fluctuations throughout the period, which could be due to changes in the company's operating cycle, inventory management, or accounts receivable and accounts payable policies.

Overall, the increasing trend in the working capital turnover ratio indicates that Smith AO Corporation has been able to effectively manage its working capital to support its revenue generation activities over the analyzed period.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
Smith AO Corporation
AOS
7.70
Whirlpool Corporation
WHR