Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (IPG)

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 10,691,700 10,858,000 10,907,700 10,864,200 10,889,300 10,851,900 10,811,100 10,880,300 10,927,800 10,874,000 10,778,300 10,552,200 10,240,700 9,858,600 9,442,100 8,958,200 9,061,000 9,412,800 9,725,400 10,219,900
Total current assets US$ in thousands 10,606,000 9,257,700 8,825,600 9,025,900 10,950,400 8,645,400 8,641,000 8,170,900 10,325,200 8,534,900 8,760,800 9,270,000 11,231,800 9,132,900 8,782,500 7,770,200 9,367,600 7,284,300 6,214,300 7,596,700
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 9,758,000 8,465,600 8,287,300 8,498,300 10,330,900 8,326,200 8,355,300 7,960,000 9,983,200 8,169,200 8,462,700 8,954,200 10,890,000 9,049,000 8,796,700 7,984,500 9,580,500 7,227,900 6,366,500 7,795,900
Working capital turnover 12.61 13.71 20.26 20.59 17.58 34.00 37.84 51.59 31.95 29.73 36.16 33.41 29.96 117.50 166.89

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $10,691,700K ÷ ($10,606,000K – $9,758,000K)
= 12.61

Interpublic Group of Companies Inc's working capital turnover has shown fluctuations over the periods from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The working capital turnover ratio indicates the efficiency with which the company is utilizing its working capital to generate sales revenue.

The company did not report any data for this ratio in March 31, 2020, June 30, 2020, December 31, 2020, and March 31, 2021. However, starting from September 30, 2020, the working capital turnover ratio was reported at a significant level of 166.89. This high ratio may suggest that Interpublic Group effectively managed its working capital to support its sales during this period.

Subsequently, the working capital turnover ratio fluctuated between 117.50 and 51.59 from September 30, 2021, to March 31, 2023. These fluctuations may indicate changes in the company's efficiency in utilizing its working capital in relation to generating sales.

From June 30, 2023, to December 31, 2024, the working capital turnover ratio decreased further to a range between 12.61 and 20.59. These lower ratios could imply that Interpublic Group may have faced challenges in efficiently managing its working capital to support its sales activities during this period.

In conclusion, Interpublic Group of Companies Inc's working capital turnover has shown varying levels over the observed periods, indicating fluctuations in the company's efficiency in utilizing its working capital to generate revenue. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks may provide additional insights into the company's working capital management performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc
IPG
12.61
Omnicom Group Inc
OMC