Gates Industrial Corporation plc (GTES)

Working capital turnover

Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,484,300 3,535,100 3,570,200 3,600,200 3,588,000 3,558,500 3,554,200 3,476,500 3,478,200 3,486,500 3,474,400 3,453,000 3,302,800 2,964,200 2,793,000 2,724,500 2,758,900 2,992,300 3,087,100 3,153,500
Total current assets US$ in thousands 2,376,500 2,287,100 2,401,300 2,317,900 2,374,400 2,356,800 2,277,400 2,216,900 2,247,000 2,206,600 2,278,700 2,223,000 2,122,500 1,999,000 1,906,600 2,046,100 1,959,400 1,997,900 1,958,600 1,863,900
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 763,400 747,900 779,300 780,400 798,200 738,200 752,300 746,700 771,500 788,500 855,900 842,400 840,800 756,600 726,300 653,900 629,300 667,700 658,100 583,200
Working capital turnover 2.16 2.30 2.20 2.34 2.28 2.20 2.33 2.36 2.36 2.46 2.44 2.50 2.58 2.39 2.37 1.96 2.07 2.25 2.37 2.46

June 30, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $3,484,300K ÷ ($2,376,500K – $763,400K)
= 2.16

The working capital turnover ratio for Gates Industrial Corporation plc has shown a consistent trend over the past few quarters, indicating the company's efficiency in generating sales relative to its working capital levels. The ratios have ranged between 1.96 and 2.58, with the most recent ratio being 2.16 as of June 30, 2024.

A working capital turnover ratio above 1 indicates that the company is effectively utilizing its working capital to generate sales. A higher ratio suggests that the company is able to generate more sales with a lower investment in working capital, which is a positive sign of operational efficiency.

Although there have been fluctuations in the ratio over the quarters, the general trend has been relatively stable, with some slight variations. It is important for the company to monitor this ratio regularly to ensure that working capital is being managed efficiently to support sales growth and operational activities.

Overall, the working capital turnover ratio for Gates Industrial Corporation plc indicates that the company has been effectively managing its working capital to drive sales, which is a positive indicator of its operational performance.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
Gates Industrial Corporation plc
GTES
2.16
Illinois Tool Works Inc
ITW
10.13
Ingersoll Rand Inc
IR
3.09
Zebra Technologies Corporation
ZBRA
62.42