Carter’s Inc (CRI)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,843,720 2,911,830 3,150,090 3,425,780 2,967,910
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,142,670 1,101,240 1,188,720 1,899,720 1,946,020
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 508,816 511,862 528,949 717,231 792,532
Working capital turnover 4.49 4.94 4.77 2.90 2.57

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $2,843,720K ÷ ($1,142,670K – $508,816K)
= 4.49

Carter's Inc's working capital turnover has shown a positive trend over the past five years, indicating an improvement in efficiency in utilizing its working capital. The ratio has increased from 2.57 in December 2020 to 4.49 in December 2024. This signifies that for every dollar of working capital invested, the company generated $4.49 in revenue by the end of 2024. The consistent rise in the working capital turnover suggests that Carter's has been able to effectively manage its working capital to support its operations and revenue generation. This improvement indicates a positive trend in the company's operational efficiency and financial performance over the past five years.