Edgewell Personal Care Co (EPC)

Working capital turnover

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 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,253,700 2,270,200 2,272,400 2,271,400 2,251,600 2,254,400 2,228,200 2,177,500 2,171,700 2,178,000 2,127,900 2,099,500 2,087,300 2,032,900 1,943,100 1,946,800 1,949,700 1,988,900 2,114,200 2,137,900
Total current assets US$ in thousands 936,000 958,700 994,800 1,005,500 962,400 988,600 1,009,200 1,007,500 942,200 933,700 968,700 966,900 1,135,700 1,102,000 987,700 933,400 983,600 1,151,500 989,200 946,600
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 563,600 535,100 541,900 467,700 523,400 579,800 569,000 501,300 539,500 575,100 544,200 483,900 536,800 547,100 483,800 428,900 510,500 484,400 486,200 462,500
Working capital turnover 6.05 5.36 5.02 4.22 5.13 5.51 5.06 4.30 5.39 6.07 5.01 4.35 3.49 3.66 3.86 3.86 4.12 2.98 4.20 4.42

September 30, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $2,253,700K ÷ ($936,000K – $563,600K)
= 6.05

The working capital turnover of Edgewell Personal Care Co has shown fluctuations over the periods analyzed. The average working capital turnover ratio for the most recent periods has been around 5, indicating that the company is generating sales revenue approximately 5 times the value of its working capital.

A higher working capital turnover ratio suggests that the company is efficiently utilizing its working capital to generate sales. This efficiency can be attributed to effective management of inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

It is important to note that during some quarters, such as in the most recent quarter, the working capital turnover ratio increased significantly, reaching 6.05. This may indicate improved efficiency in managing working capital and generating sales revenue compared to previous periods.

Conversely, there were quarters where the working capital turnover ratio decreased, which could be a result of various factors such as changes in sales volume, inventory levels, or payment terms with customers and suppliers.

Overall, the trend of the working capital turnover ratio for Edgewell Personal Care Co shows variability, but the company has generally maintained a level of efficiency in utilizing its working capital to generate sales revenue.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
Edgewell Personal Care Co
EPC
6.05
Energizer Holdings Inc
ENR
4.37
Integer Holdings Corp
ITGR
3.87
Novanta Inc
NOVT
3.19