The Ensign Group Inc (ENSG)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 4,260,280 3,721,290 3,025,470 2,627,460 2,402,600
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,157,630 1,046,930 781,125 639,709 582,956
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 743,428 734,747 582,072 523,068 562,399
Working capital turnover 10.29 11.92 15.20 22.53 116.88

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $4,260,280K ÷ ($1,157,630K – $743,428K)
= 10.29

The working capital turnover ratio measures how efficiently a company is utilizing its working capital to generate revenue. Based on the data provided, The Ensign Group Inc's working capital turnover has shown a decline over the years. In December 31, 2020, the working capital turnover was 116.88, indicating that for every dollar of working capital, the company generated $116.88 of revenue. However, this ratio has decreased significantly to 10.29 by December 31, 2024.

This declining trend suggests that the company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing its working capital to generate sales. A decreasing working capital turnover ratio could indicate inefficiencies in managing inventory levels, collecting receivables, or utilizing cash resources effectively. It is crucial for The Ensign Group Inc to closely monitor and address the factors contributing to this decline to improve its working capital management and overall financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
The Ensign Group Inc
ENSG
10.29
National HealthCare Corporation
NHC
6.90