Certara Inc (CERT)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 385,148 354,337 335,644 286,104 243,530
Total current assets US$ in thousands 310,852 340,201 342,252 274,727 346,584
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 146,088 130,023 103,158 92,225 75,345
Working capital turnover 2.34 1.69 1.40 1.57 0.90

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $385,148K ÷ ($310,852K – $146,088K)
= 2.34

The working capital turnover for Certara Inc has shown a positive trend over the past five years, indicating an improvement in the efficiency of the company's working capital management. The ratio increased from 0.90 in December 31, 2020, to 2.34 in December 31, 2024. This signifies that Certara Inc is generating more revenue relative to its working capital, which can be a positive sign of effective operations and strong liquidity management. The company has been able to cycle its working capital more frequently to support its revenue generation activities, which is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. However, it is important to continue monitoring this ratio to ensure that the improvement in working capital turnover is sustainable and aligned with the company's growth objectives.