Penske Automotive Group Inc (PAG)

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 30,455,200 30,007,400 29,864,400 29,636,200 29,527,400 29,267,100 28,740,000 28,178,400 27,814,800 27,099,100 26,675,700 26,756,300 25,554,700 25,070,700 24,545,000 21,208,600 20,443,900 20,513,200 20,509,200 22,613,900
Total current assets US$ in thousands 5,927,800 6,178,800 6,079,200 5,810,600 5,679,700 4,978,600 5,086,400 4,822,900 4,664,200 4,210,300 4,132,300 4,265,900 4,075,400 3,576,700 4,142,300 4,358,900 4,408,800 4,349,400 4,418,400 5,396,100
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 6,485,900 6,754,300 6,172,900 5,910,100 5,657,900 4,949,100 5,068,500 4,760,900 4,713,100 4,313,400 4,214,800 4,413,200 4,274,600 3,836,700 4,402,500 4,588,700 4,674,900 4,108,500 4,689,500 5,229,300
Working capital turnover 1,354.47 992.11 1,605.59 454.49 85.15 135.57

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $30,455,200K ÷ ($5,927,800K – $6,485,900K)
= —

The working capital turnover ratio reflects how efficiently Penske Automotive Group Inc is utilizing its working capital to generate sales revenue. A higher ratio indicates better efficiency in managing its working capital.

Based on the provided data, the working capital turnover ratio of Penske Automotive Group Inc has shown fluctuations over the reported periods. In March 2020, the ratio was exceptionally high at 135.57, indicating that the company was generating substantial sales relative to its working capital at that time.

However, there is missing data for several periods throughout the following years up to December 2024, which limits a comprehensive analysis of the trend. The ratios reported in June 2023, September 2023, and December 2023 show significant improvements, suggesting enhanced efficiency in working capital management during those periods.

It is important to note the significant increase in the working capital turnover ratio from March 2023 to June 2023, jumping from 454.49 to 1,605.59, indicating a substantial improvement in efficiency in utilizing working capital to drive sales.

Overall, a detailed analysis of the working capital turnover ratio for Penske Automotive Group Inc should consider further data points to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the company's working capital efficiency over time.