Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 348,963,000 305,559,000 281,279,000 257,637,000 182,527,000
Total current assets US$ in thousands 163,711,000 171,530,000 164,795,000 188,143,000 174,296,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 89,122,000 81,814,000 69,300,000 64,254,000 56,834,000
Working capital turnover 4.68 3.41 2.95 2.08 1.55

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $348,963,000K ÷ ($163,711,000K – $89,122,000K)
= 4.68

The working capital turnover ratio for Alphabet Inc Class A has shown an increasing trend over the past five years. Starting at 1.55 in December 31, 2020, the ratio has steadily improved to reach 4.68 by December 31, 2024. This indicates that Alphabet Inc has been able to efficiently utilize its working capital to generate sales revenue. A higher working capital turnover ratio signifies that the company is effectively managing its current assets and liabilities to support its operational activities. Overall, the increasing trend in the working capital turnover ratio reflects Alphabet Inc's improved efficiency in utilizing its working capital resources over the specified time period.