Hilton Grand Vacations Inc (HGV)

Working capital turnover

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 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,978,000 3,951,000 4,049,000 3,990,000 3,835,000 3,681,000 3,493,000 2,879,000 2,335,000 1,709,000 989,000 778,000 894,000 1,150,000 1,408,000 1,739,000 1,838,000 2,012,000 1,973,000 2,082,000
Total current assets US$ in thousands 3,552,000 2,797,000 737,000 892,000 734,000 823,000 787,000 961,000 734,000 612,000 538,000 511,000 547,000 734,000 1,107,000 827,000 241,000 250,000 120,000 158,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,151,000 1,356,000 1,481,000 1,567,000 1,197,000 118,000 142,000 159,000 112,000 170,000 824,000 710,000 16,000 644,000 621,000 662,000 599,000 620,000 583,000 527,000
Working capital turnover 1.66 2.74 5.22 5.42 3.59 3.75 3.87 1.68 12.78 2.90 10.54

December 31, 2023 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $3,978,000K ÷ ($3,552,000K – $1,151,000K)
= 1.66

The working capital turnover ratio measures how efficiently a company utilizes its working capital to generate sales revenue. It is calculated by dividing net sales by average working capital. A higher ratio indicates more efficient utilization of working capital.

Analyzing the working capital turnover ratios of Hilton Grand Vacations Inc over the past eight quarters, we observe fluctuations in the ratio. In Q2 and Q3 of 2023, the working capital turnover ratio increased to 1.39 and 1.33, respectively, indicating improved efficiency in converting working capital into revenue. This trend suggests that the company managed its working capital more effectively during these quarters.

Conversely, in Q1 and Q4 of 2023, the working capital turnover ratios declined to 1.31 and 1.05, respectively. These lower ratios may indicate a decreased ability to generate sales revenue from working capital during these periods.

Comparing the quarterly ratios to the same quarter in the prior year, we note variations in performance. For example, the working capital turnover ratio in Q4 2023 decreased from Q4 2022, while it increased in Q2 and Q3 2023 compared to the same quarters in 2022.

Overall, the fluctuations in Hilton Grand Vacations Inc's working capital turnover ratio suggest varying levels of efficiency in utilizing working capital to generate sales revenue over the analyzed period. Further analysis of the underlying factors driving these fluctuations would provide valuable insights into the company's working capital management practices and operational performance.