Owens & Minor Inc (OMI)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 10,334,000 9,955,480 9,785,320 8,480,180 9,210,940
Total current assets US$ in thousands 2,102,790 2,295,180 2,321,810 2,135,860 2,407,280
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,891,880 1,566,470 1,344,020 1,345,730 1,416,160
Working capital turnover 49.00 13.66 10.01 10.73 9.29

December 31, 2023 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $10,334,000K ÷ ($2,102,790K – $1,891,880K)
= 49.00

The working capital turnover ratio for Owens & Minor, Inc. has shown a positive trend over the five-year period from 2019 to 2023. The ratio has increased from 9.29 in 2019 to 49.00 in 2023, indicating that the company's efficiency in generating revenue from its working capital has improved significantly.

A higher working capital turnover ratio suggests that Owens & Minor, Inc. is able to efficiently manage its working capital to support its operations and sales. This may result from effective inventory management, accounts receivable collection, and accounts payable management.

The notable improvement in the working capital turnover ratio over the years reflects positively on the company's liquidity management and operational efficiency. It indicates that Owens & Minor, Inc. has been able to leverage its working capital more effectively to generate sales and revenue, which is a key indicator of financial health and operational performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
Owens & Minor Inc
OMI
49.00
Henry Schein Inc
HSIC
6.79
Patterson Companies Inc
PDCO
14.72