Arch Resources Inc (ARCH)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,129,900 3,689,710 2,121,840 1,453,160 2,275,990
Total current assets US$ in thousands 917,767 823,851 882,871 588,140 706,747
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 367,961 426,879 522,340 290,096 310,980
Working capital turnover 5.69 9.29 5.89 4.88 5.75

December 31, 2023 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $3,129,900K ÷ ($917,767K – $367,961K)
= 5.69

The working capital turnover ratio for Arch Resources Inc has fluctuated over the past five years. The ratio indicates how efficiently the company is utilizing its working capital to generate revenue.

In 2023, the working capital turnover ratio decreased to 5.69 from 9.29 in 2022, suggesting a decline in efficiency in utilizing working capital to generate revenue. However, the ratio was still relatively high, indicating the company's ability to generate sales with a lower level of working capital.

Comparing to 2021 and 2020, the ratio in 2023 was slightly below the levels seen in those years, but it was higher than the ratio in 2019. This indicates that the efficiency of working capital utilization improved compared to 2019 but saw a slight decline from the peak in 2022.

Overall, while there was a decrease in the working capital turnover ratio in 2023 compared to 2022, the company has historically shown a relatively strong ability to generate revenue with its working capital resources.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
Arch Resources Inc
ARCH
5.69
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
AMR
4.70
Peabody Energy Corp
BTU
4.75