Lindsay Corporation (LNN)

Working capital turnover

Aug 31, 2023 Aug 31, 2022 Aug 31, 2021 Aug 31, 2020 Aug 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 674,084 770,743 567,646 474,692 444,072
Total current assets US$ in thousands 487,484 477,101 416,103 347,935 313,490
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 136,108 160,942 138,240 102,395 82,131
Working capital turnover 1.92 2.44 2.04 1.93 1.92

August 31, 2023 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $674,084K ÷ ($487,484K – $136,108K)
= 1.92

The working capital turnover for Lindsay Corporation has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2023, the working capital turnover was 1.92, down from 2.44 in 2022. This indicates that the company generated $1.92 in net sales for every dollar of working capital in 2023. The decrease in working capital turnover from the previous year may suggest that the company was less efficient in utilizing its working capital to generate sales. However, it is important to consider the industry average and other financial indicators to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the company's financial performance.


Peer comparison

Aug 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
Lindsay Corporation
LNN
1.92
AGCO Corporation
AGCO
7.21
Alamo Group Inc
ALG
2.86
Deere & Company
DE