Enerpac Tool Group Corp (EPAC)

Working capital turnover

Aug 31, 2023 Aug 31, 2022 Aug 31, 2021 Aug 31, 2020 Aug 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 598,204 571,223 528,660 493,292 654,758
Total current assets US$ in thousands 355,640 342,380 357,435 341,132 730,325
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 148,120 153,188 134,764 105,522 300,401
Working capital turnover 2.88 3.02 2.37 2.09 1.52

August 31, 2023 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $598,204K ÷ ($355,640K – $148,120K)
= 2.88

The working capital turnover of Enerpac Tool Group Corp has exhibited variability over the past five years. The ratio, which measures the efficiency of the company's working capital management in generating sales, stood at 2.88 times in 2023, indicating that the company generated $2.88 in sales for every $1 of working capital. This represents a slight decline from the previous year's figure of 3.02 times.

The trend in the working capital turnover ratio suggests that the company's efficiency in utilizing its working capital to drive sales has fluctuated. The increase in 2022 followed by the decrease in 2023 may indicate a shift in the company's management of working capital. Overall, a higher working capital turnover ratio signifies more efficient utilization of working capital in generating sales, while a declining ratio may indicate challenges in converting working capital into revenue. It would be important for stakeholders to further investigate the factors contributing to the fluctuation in this ratio to assess the effectiveness of the company's working capital management strategy.


Peer comparison

Aug 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
Enerpac Tool Group Corp
EPAC
2.88
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
CW
3.07
Eaton Corporation PLC
ETN
5.88