Installed Building Products Inc (IBP)

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 2,746,664 2,702,728 2,720,605 2,704,681 2,627,372 2,480,286 2,267,738 2,081,968 1,934,728 1,846,449 1,757,295 1,662,899 1,623,163 1,590,343 1,565,412 1,545,395 1,491,865 1,443,755 1,399,481 1,360,209
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,070,000 999,819 918,102 862,595 884,400 898,021 816,718 842,228 859,316 672,921 636,005 610,165 623,943 635,456 619,948 569,736 581,949 578,497 436,676 408,296
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 346,400 324,676 314,534 316,338 328,100 358,562 362,890 327,528 307,569 284,791 264,015 245,302 236,475 222,241 214,049 201,565 214,149 215,449 201,977 182,417
Working capital turnover 3.80 4.00 4.51 4.95 4.72 4.60 5.00 4.05 3.51 4.76 4.72 4.56 4.19 3.85 3.86 4.20 4.06 3.98 5.96 6.02

December 31, 2023 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $2,746,664K ÷ ($1,070,000K – $346,400K)
= 3.80

Installed Building Products Inc's working capital turnover has shown a fluctuating trend over the past eight quarters, ranging from 3.84 to 5.09. The working capital turnover represents the efficiency with which the company utilizes its working capital to generate sales revenue. A higher working capital turnover ratio indicates that the company is effectively utilizing its current assets to support its operations and generate sales.

In this case, the company's working capital turnover has generally been above 4. This suggests that Installed Building Products Inc is effectively managing its working capital to support its sales activities. The peak in Q2 2023 with a turnover ratio of 5.09 indicates a particularly efficient use of working capital during that period.

However, it's important to note the fluctuations in the working capital turnover ratio across quarters. These fluctuations may indicate variations in the company's operating efficiency and effectiveness in managing its working capital. It would be beneficial for the company to analyze the reasons behind these fluctuations to ensure consistent and optimal use of its working capital in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
Installed Building Products Inc
IBP
3.80
Fortune Brands Innovations Inc.
FBIN
5.47
Lennar Corporation
LEN
1.73