International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 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
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 11,484,000 11,416,000 11,311,000 11,351,000 11,479,000 11,620,000 11,863,000 12,241,000 12,440,000 12,627,000 12,635,000 12,417,000 11,656,000 9,895,070 8,092,150 6,201,920 5,084,240 5,097,940 5,097,200 5,190,000
Total current assets US$ in thousands 7,993,000 8,423,000 8,149,000 6,407,000 6,293,000 6,391,000 6,436,000 7,442,000 7,432,000 6,494,000 7,730,000 7,507,000 6,987,000 7,132,000 6,297,000 6,174,000 3,059,800 2,946,200 3,012,580 2,818,290
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 4,333,000 3,218,000 3,425,000 3,820,000 3,758,000 3,683,000 3,932,000 4,874,000 3,738,000 3,626,000 4,720,000 4,032,000 3,633,000 3,579,000 3,227,000 3,261,000 1,903,730 1,616,260 1,344,170 1,427,000
Working capital turnover 3.14 2.19 2.39 4.39 4.53 4.29 4.74 4.77 3.37 4.40 4.20 3.57 3.48 2.78 2.64 2.13 4.40 3.83 3.06 3.73

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $11,484,000K ÷ ($7,993,000K – $4,333,000K)
= 3.14

The working capital turnover ratio for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc has fluctuated over the periods indicated in the data. The ratio reflects how efficiently the company is utilizing its working capital to generate sales revenue.

The trend shows an increase in the working capital turnover ratio from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2022, indicating that the company was able to generate more revenue for each dollar of working capital employed during this period.

However, from March 31, 2023, to June 30, 2024, there was a decline in the ratio, which suggests a potential inefficiency in utilizing working capital to generate sales. This could be due to various factors such as changes in the company's operating cycle, management of inventory levels, or accounts receivable and payable practices.

Overall, while the working capital turnover ratio has shown fluctuations, it is important for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc to carefully monitor this ratio to ensure optimal utilization of working capital and maximize operational efficiency.