Garmin Ltd (GRMN)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 6,281,210 5,254,470 4,851,100 4,937,230 4,191,200
Total current assets US$ in thousands 5,336,150 4,464,140 3,955,150 4,261,770 3,669,350
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,507,860 1,310,690 1,211,640 1,448,150 1,164,220
Working capital turnover 1.64 1.67 1.77 1.75 1.67

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $6,281,210K ÷ ($5,336,150K – $1,507,860K)
= 1.64

The working capital turnover for Garmin Ltd has shown a relatively stable trend over the past five years, ranging from 1.64 to 1.77. This ratio measures the efficiency of the company in utilizing its working capital to generate sales revenue.

The increasing trend from 1.67 in 2020 to 1.77 in 2022 indicates that Garmin has been able to improve its efficiency in utilizing its working capital to generate sales.

However, the slight decline in 2024 to 1.64 suggests a potential decrease in the efficiency of working capital utilization compared to the previous year. It is important for Garmin to carefully monitor its working capital management to ensure optimal efficiency in supporting the company's operations and growth.