Ollie's Bargain Outlet Hldg (OLLI)

Working capital turnover

Jan 31, 2025 Oct 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2022
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,271,705 2,253,510 2,385,031 2,286,706 2,257,938 2,123,558 1,989,118 1,968,222 1,947,252 1,982,532 2,017,793 1,976,711 1,935,703 1,838,396 1,741,108 1,729,702 1,812,765 1,861,418 1,792,423 1,769,244
Total current assets US$ in thousands 993,791 923,787 895,430 878,782 871,428 871,428 805,559 805,559 818,261 818,261 783,268 783,268 754,296 754,296 714,352 714,352 724,672 724,672 731,356 726,828
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 304,341 317,107 297,841 310,792 315,551 315,551 289,103 289,103 298,295 298,295 278,213 278,213 259,285 259,285 252,193 252,193 254,112 254,112 258,154 263,268
Working capital turnover 3.29 3.71 3.99 4.03 4.06 3.82 3.85 3.81 3.74 3.81 4.00 3.91 3.91 3.71 3.77 3.74 3.85 3.96 3.79 3.82

January 31, 2025 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $2,271,705K ÷ ($993,791K – $304,341K)
= 3.29

The working capital turnover ratio for Ollie's Bargain Outlet Hldg has shown fluctuations over the provided time period. The ratio ranged from 3.29 to 4.06, indicating that, on average, the company's working capital was turned over between approximately 3.29 and 4.06 times during the respective periods.

The fluctuations in the ratio may suggest changes in the efficiency of utilizing working capital in the company's operations. A higher ratio typically indicates better efficiency in managing working capital, as it implies that the company is generating more revenue per dollar of working capital invested.

The company experienced relatively stable working capital turnover ratios fluctuating within the range of 3.70 to 4.00 during the recent periods. This stability could reflect consistent management practices or operational efficiency in utilizing working capital.

Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks or historical data could provide insights into whether the company's working capital turnover performance is favorable or requires improvement. It would be prudent to monitor trends in the ratio over time to assess the company's ability to efficiently manage its working capital for sustained growth and profitability.