HCA Holdings Inc (HCA)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 70,603,000 64,968,000 60,233,000 58,752,000 51,533,000
Total current assets US$ in thousands 16,414,000 14,927,000 13,643,000 13,542,000 12,333,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 15,177,000 12,655,000 9,902,000 9,582,000 8,704,000
Working capital turnover 57.08 28.60 16.10 14.84 14.20

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $70,603,000K ÷ ($16,414,000K – $15,177,000K)
= 57.08

The working capital turnover of HCA Holdings Inc has shown a consistent upward trend over the years, indicating the company's ability to efficiently utilize its working capital. The ratio has increased steadily from 14.20 in December 31, 2020, to 57.08 in December 31, 2024. This signifies that for each dollar of working capital invested, the company generated $57.08 in revenue by the end of 2024.

The significant increase in the working capital turnover from 2020 to 2024 suggests improved operational efficiency and effective management of current assets and liabilities. HCA Holdings Inc's ability to convert its working capital into revenue has shown remarkable improvement, reflecting positively on the company's financial health and operational performance during the period analyzed.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
HCA Holdings Inc
HCA
57.08
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
THC
6.13
Universal Health Services Inc
UHS
26.12

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HCA Holdings Inc Working Capital Turnover