Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)

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 23,155,630 23,312,980 23,813,910 23,421,210 22,749,070 21,200,870 19,202,390 18,005,840 16,681,260 15,093,690 11,638,870 7,780,646 6,268,445 3,802,658 1,287,956 786,094 1,861,175 4,513,242 8,102,904 11,185,830
Total current assets US$ in thousands 9,290,140 9,775,150 10,684,100 10,427,800 9,577,750 10,006,700 10,776,900 10,097,100 8,159,520 7,927,390 8,550,780 8,110,440 6,684,090 6,555,290 5,423,250 4,096,100 3,649,770 3,859,860 4,433,190 4,851,020
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 9,358,280 9,680,580 11,627,100 11,328,400 9,959,900 8,751,520 10,023,500 9,374,090 8,303,320 7,634,490 8,632,040 8,278,490 6,855,720 5,558,100 5,165,300 3,815,750 3,796,570 3,582,880 3,492,300 4,730,060
Working capital turnover 246.52 16.89 25.49 24.90 51.53 3.81 4.99 2.80 16.29 8.61 92.48

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $23,155,630K ÷ ($9,290,140K – $9,358,280K)
= —

The working capital turnover ratio of Live Nation Entertainment Inc has shown fluctuations over the years. It was significantly high at 92.48 on March 31, 2020, indicating that the company efficiently utilized its working capital to generate revenue. However, the ratio dropped to 8.61 on June 30, 2020, suggesting a potential inefficiency in working capital management.

Subsequently, the ratio improved to 16.29 on September 30, 2020, but data was not available for December 31, 2020. The trend continued with a decrease to 2.80 on March 31, 2021, which was relatively low. The ratio then increased to 4.99 on June 30, 2021, indicating better utilization of working capital.

From September 2021 to September 2023, the working capital turnover ratio ranged between 3.81 and 25.49, with fluctuations in efficiency. Notably, the ratio spiked to 246.52 on September 30, 2024, suggesting a significant improvement in working capital efficiency, although this could be influenced by external factors or one-time events.

Overall, Live Nation Entertainment Inc's working capital turnover ratio has shown variability, indicating the need for consistent monitoring and management of working capital to optimize operational efficiency and financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

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