ESAB Corp (ESAB)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,740,800 2,774,770 2,593,480 2,428,120 1,950,070
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,148,380 997,720 988,670 964,073 804,948
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 632,051 620,082 601,575 596,589 460,841
Working capital turnover 5.31 7.35 6.70 6.61 5.67

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $2,740,800K ÷ ($1,148,380K – $632,051K)
= 5.31

ESAB Corp's working capital turnover has shown a generally increasing trend over the years provided in the data. The ratios indicate the company's ability to efficiently utilize its working capital to generate sales revenue.

The working capital turnover ratio has improved from 5.67 in December 2020 to 7.35 in December 2023, suggesting ESAB Corp has become more effective in translating its working capital into sales.

However, there was a slight decrease in the ratio in December 2024 to 5.31, indicating a potential decrease in efficiency in utilizing working capital to generate revenue compared to the previous year.

Overall, ESAB Corp has shown a positive trend in its working capital turnover over the years, indicating good management of working capital to support sales growth.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
ESAB Corp
ESAB
5.31
Nordson Corporation
NDSN
3.60