GMS Inc (GMS)

Working capital turnover

Apr 30, 2024 Apr 30, 2023 Apr 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2021 Apr 30, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 5,503,660 5,330,540 4,635,040 3,298,910 3,241,400
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,639,320 1,549,520 1,423,130 1,102,250 966,622
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 757,050 706,281 689,198 562,501 475,059
Working capital turnover 6.24 6.32 6.32 6.11 6.59

April 30, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $5,503,660K ÷ ($1,639,320K – $757,050K)
= 6.24

The working capital turnover for GMS Inc has remained relatively stable over the past five years, ranging between 6.11 and 6.59. This ratio indicates how efficiently the company is utilizing its working capital to generate sales. A higher turnover ratio suggests that GMS Inc is efficiently managing its liquidity and able to quickly convert its working capital into sales revenue. The consistency in the working capital turnover ratio over the years reflects GMS Inc's effective management of its current assets and liabilities to support its sales operations. Overall, the trend suggests that GMS Inc has maintained a steady level of efficiency in utilizing its working capital to drive its business operations.


Peer comparison

Apr 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
GMS Inc
GMS
6.24
Boise Cascad Llc
BCC
4.66