ESCO Technologies Inc (ESE)

Working capital turnover

Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,011,550 947,264 852,649 715,135 728,985
Total current assets US$ in thousands 668,649 581,095 572,622 466,154 443,293
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 349,854 314,651 318,129 274,995 255,484
Working capital turnover 3.17 3.56 3.35 3.74 3.88

September 30, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $1,011,550K ÷ ($668,649K – $349,854K)
= 3.17

The working capital turnover for ESCO Technologies Inc has shown some fluctuations over the past five years. In the most recent year ending September 30, 2024, the working capital turnover decreased to 3.17 from 3.56 in the previous year. This indicates that the company generated $3.17 in revenue for every dollar of working capital invested.

Although there has been a slight decline in the working capital turnover ratio, the company's efficiency in utilizing its working capital to generate revenue remains relatively strong compared to previous years. It is important for ESCO Technologies Inc to closely monitor and manage its working capital turnover to ensure optimal utilization of its resources and maintain healthy liquidity levels. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks may provide additional insights into the company's performance in managing its working capital effectively.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
ESCO Technologies Inc
ESE
3.17
Iridium Communications Inc
IRDM
5.67
Lumentum Holdings Inc
LITE
2.06