The Ensign Group Inc (ENSG)

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 4,258,320 4,104,767 3,961,754 3,849,940 3,731,458 3,554,106 3,388,158 3,200,096 3,026,034 2,910,738 2,808,673 2,713,098 2,627,461 2,566,044 2,496,870 2,442,374 2,402,596 2,093,511 2,091,399 2,076,776
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,157,630 1,196,930 1,115,080 1,088,190 1,046,930 994,347 927,635 830,497 781,125 726,848 682,682 633,111 639,709 668,118 567,104 513,316 582,956 526,627 547,306 433,321
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 743,428 768,940 730,769 709,721 734,747 671,797 618,989 585,277 582,072 567,040 531,924 513,558 523,068 483,109 460,986 443,020 562,399 525,202 581,038 330,143
Working capital turnover 10.28 9.59 10.31 10.17 11.95 11.02 10.98 13.05 15.20 18.21 18.63 22.69 22.53 13.87 23.53 34.74 116.87 1,469.13 20.13

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $4,258,320K ÷ ($1,157,630K – $743,428K)
= 10.28

The working capital turnover ratio for The Ensign Group Inc has fluctuated over the past few years, indicating changes in the efficiency of the company in utilizing its working capital.

In March 2020, the working capital turnover was 20.13, demonstrating that the company was able to generate revenue 20.13 times for every dollar of working capital invested. However, in June 2020, the exact figure is not available (denoted by the symbol "—"), potentially due to certain factors impacting the financial data during that period.

Subsequently, in September 2020, the working capital turnover increased significantly to 1,469.13, which could be an anomaly or result from a specific event affecting working capital utilization. The ratio decreased to 116.87 by December 2020, showing a substantial decline in the efficiency of working capital turnover compared to the previous quarter.

From March 2021 to June 2024, the working capital turnover ratio fluctuated within a range of 10.17 to 34.74, indicating variations in the company's ability to generate revenue relative to its working capital. Generally, a higher turnover ratio reflects better efficiency in utilizing working capital to support revenue generation.

Overall, it is essential for The Ensign Group Inc to monitor its working capital turnover consistently to ensure optimal utilization of resources and maintain operational efficiency in revenue generation.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
The Ensign Group Inc
ENSG
10.28
National HealthCare Corporation
NHC
6.90