Cummins Inc (CMI)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 34,102,000 34,065,000 28,074,000 24,021,000 19,811,000
Total current assets US$ in thousands 14,752,000 15,198,000 14,451,000 12,309,000 11,897,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 11,234,000 12,903,000 11,421,000 7,084,000 6,335,000
Working capital turnover 9.69 14.84 9.27 4.60 3.56

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $34,102,000K ÷ ($14,752,000K – $11,234,000K)
= 9.69

The working capital turnover ratio for Cummins Inc has shown a consistent upward trend over the past five years, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to efficiently utilize its working capital to generate sales revenue.

In December 31, 2020, the working capital turnover ratio was 3.56, showing that for every $1 of working capital, Cummins generated $3.56 in sales. This ratio increased to 4.60 by December 31, 2021, signaling a more efficient management of its working capital.

The ratio experienced a significant surge to 9.27 by December 31, 2022, and further increased to 14.84 by December 31, 2023, reflecting a remarkable enhancement in the company's working capital efficiency.

Despite a slight decrease to 9.69 by December 31, 2024, the ratio remains at a relatively high level, showcasing Cummins' continued ability to generate sales efficiently using its working capital.

Overall, the increasing trend in the working capital turnover ratio for Cummins Inc indicates the company's effectiveness in managing its working capital resources to drive sales growth and operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
Cummins Inc
CMI
9.69
Brunswick Corporation
BC
8.45
BWX Technologies Inc
BWXT
5.53

See also:

Cummins Inc Working Capital Turnover