Crown Holdings Inc (CCK)

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 11,928,000 11,504,000 11,378,000 11,328,000 11,532,000 11,716,000 11,928,000 12,382,000 12,632,000 12,492,000 12,255,000 11,672,000 11,632,000 11,816,000 11,385,000 10,666,000 10,345,000 10,174,000 10,769,000 11,667,000
Total current assets US$ in thousands 4,211,000 5,110,000 4,932,000 4,581,000 4,833,000 4,452,000 4,612,000 4,662,000 4,659,000 4,967,000 5,101,000 5,062,000 4,495,000 6,105,000 7,105,000 4,603,000 4,903,000 4,330,000 3,973,000 4,250,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 3,465,000 4,236,000 4,688,000 3,864,000 4,201,000 3,957,000 3,554,000 3,576,000 3,932,000 4,010,000 5,356,000 5,106,000 4,133,000 5,535,000 4,514,000 3,756,000 4,282,000 3,624,000 3,447,000 3,238,000
Working capital turnover 15.99 13.16 46.63 15.80 18.25 23.67 11.27 11.40 17.38 13.05 32.13 20.73 4.39 12.59 16.66 14.41 20.47 11.53

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $11,928,000K ÷ ($4,211,000K – $3,465,000K)
= 15.99

Based on the provided data, Crown Holdings Inc's working capital turnover has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The working capital turnover ratio is a measure of how efficiently the company is utilizing its working capital to generate sales revenue.

The working capital turnover ratio increased significantly from June 30, 2020, to December 31, 2021, indicating improved efficiency in utilizing working capital to generate sales. The peak value of 46.63 on June 30, 2024, suggests a substantial increase in the company's ability to convert working capital into revenue during that period.

However, there are instances where the working capital turnover ratio decreased, such as from June 30, 2021, to September 30, 2021, and from March 31, 2024, to June 30, 2024. These declines may imply inefficiencies in managing working capital during those particular periods.

Overall, the trend in Crown Holdings Inc's working capital turnover ratio demonstrates fluctuations in the efficiency of utilizing working capital to generate sales revenue. It is crucial for the company to maintain a balanced level of working capital to ensure optimal operational performance and profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

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Symbol
Working capital turnover
Crown Holdings Inc
CCK
15.99
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