Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc (GPRE)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,458,800 3,295,740 3,662,850 2,827,170 1,923,720
Total current assets US$ in thousands 569,032 732,730 928,750 1,117,750 642,353
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 385,687 384,962 486,922 471,804 452,556
Working capital turnover 13.41 9.48 8.29 4.38 10.14

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $2,458,800K ÷ ($569,032K – $385,687K)
= 13.41

The working capital turnover for Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc has displayed fluctuations over the years, ranging from 4.38 to 13.41. In 2021, the turnover ratio decreased to 4.38 before rebounding in subsequent years. The company's efficiency in managing its working capital improved significantly in 2024, with a turnover ratio of 13.41, indicating that it generated $13.41 in revenue for every dollar of working capital invested. Overall, the trend suggests a generally positive performance in utilizing its working capital to generate sales during the period under review.