Hub Group Inc (HUBG)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,948,950 4,197,040 5,358,280 4,244,580 3,485,460
Total current assets US$ in thousands 768,329 849,245 1,056,700 894,288 672,835
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 579,481 658,210 691,770 687,069 529,105
Working capital turnover 20.91 21.97 14.68 20.48 24.25

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $3,948,950K ÷ ($768,329K – $579,481K)
= 20.91

The working capital turnover of Hub Group Inc has shown fluctuations over the period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ratio decreased from 24.25 in 2020 to 14.68 in 2022 but then rebounded to 21.97 in 2023, indicating a volatile trend. In 2021 and 2024, the ratio stood at 20.48 and 20.91, respectively, hovering around a similar level.

A high working capital turnover ratio suggests that the company is efficiently utilizing its working capital to generate sales. Conversely, a lower ratio may indicate inefficiencies in managing working capital or slower sales turnover.

Overall, while there have been fluctuations in Hub Group Inc's working capital turnover ratio, it is essential to further investigate the underlying reasons driving these changes to assess the company's financial performance and efficiency in utilizing its working capital effectively.