Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI)

Working capital turnover

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023
Revenue US$ in thousands 7,307,000 7,118,000 7,429,000 7,560,000 7,212,000
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,823,000 2,115,000 2,115,000 2,266,000 2,266,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,231,000 1,289,000 1,289,000 1,379,000 1,379,000
Working capital turnover 12.34 8.62 8.99 8.52 8.13

January 31, 2025 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $7,307,000K ÷ ($1,823,000K – $1,231,000K)
= 12.34

The working capital turnover ratio for Bath & Body Works Inc. has shown a generally increasing trend over the years, starting at 8.13 in January 28, 2023, and reaching its peak at 12.34 in January 31, 2025. This indicates that the company has been able to efficiently utilize its working capital to generate sales revenue. However, there was a slight dip in the ratio to 8.62 in February 3, 2024, which may suggest some temporary inefficiency in managing working capital during that period. Overall, the upward trend in the working capital turnover ratio reflects Bath & Body Works Inc.'s effectiveness in converting its working capital into sales, which is a positive sign for the company's operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
Bath & Body Works Inc.
BBWI
12.34
Victoria's Secret & Co
VSCO
94.39