Movado Group Inc (MOV)

Working capital turnover

Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 31, 2022 Jan 31, 2021 Jan 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 671,382 751,398 732,513 506,591 698,579
Total current assets US$ in thousands 543,878 567,189 553,884 501,651 464,554
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 113,075 142,420 151,466 127,671 109,300
Working capital turnover 1.56 1.77 1.82 1.35 1.97

January 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $671,382K ÷ ($543,878K – $113,075K)
= 1.56

Movado Group Inc's working capital turnover has fluctuated over the past five years, ranging from a low of 1.35 in January 2021 to a high of 1.97 in January 2020. A higher working capital turnover ratio indicates that the company is more efficient in managing its working capital to generate sales revenue. Movado's working capital turnover has decreased in recent years, suggesting a potential decrease in sales revenue relative to the amount of working capital invested. Further analysis of the company's working capital management practices and sales strategies may be warranted to improve efficiency and profitability.