La-Z-Boy Incorporated (LZB)

Working capital turnover

Apr 27, 2024 Apr 29, 2023 Apr 30, 2022 Apr 24, 2021 Apr 25, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,047,030 2,349,430 2,356,810 1,734,240 1,703,980
Total current assets US$ in thousands 836,808 854,600 951,776 926,160 626,326
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 437,281 475,861 675,689 611,670 350,169
Working capital turnover 5.12 6.20 8.54 5.51 6.17

April 27, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $2,047,030K ÷ ($836,808K – $437,281K)
= 5.12

The working capital turnover ratio for La-Z-Boy Incorporated has fluctuated over the past five years. The ratio indicates how efficiently the company is using its working capital to generate revenue. A higher ratio generally indicates that the company is effectively managing its working capital.

In 2022, the working capital turnover ratio was the highest at 8.54, suggesting that the company was highly efficient in utilizing its working capital to generate sales. However, in 2023 and 2020, the ratio was 6.20 and 6.17 respectively, which are also relatively high and indicate good working capital management during those years.

In 2021, the ratio decreased to 5.51, indicating a slight dip in efficiency compared to the previous year. In the most recent year, 2024, the ratio further declined to 5.12, the lowest in the five-year period, suggesting a potential decrease in the company's ability to generate revenue with its current level of working capital.

Overall, the trend in the working capital turnover ratio for La-Z-Boy Incorporated shows some variability, with some years demonstrating higher efficiency in utilizing working capital than others. Evaluation of the contributing factors behind these fluctuations would provide deeper insights into the company's financial performance and working capital management strategies.


Peer comparison

Apr 27, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
La-Z-Boy Incorporated
LZB
5.12
Leggett & Platt Incorporated
LEG
7.49
Tempur Sealy International Inc
TPX
25.26