Patterson Companies Inc (PDCO)

Working capital turnover

Apr 30, 2024 Apr 27, 2024 Apr 30, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Apr 30, 2022
Revenue US$ in thousands 6,568,270 6,568,270 6,471,470 6,471,470 6,499,400
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,778,760 1,778,760 1,783,140 1,783,140 1,679,020
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,332,550 1,332,550 1,085,330 1,085,330 1,015,670
Working capital turnover 14.72 14.72 9.27 9.27 9.80

April 30, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $6,568,270K ÷ ($1,778,760K – $1,332,550K)
= 14.72

The working capital turnover of Patterson Companies Inc has shown a stable trend initially, with a ratio of 9.80 as of April 30, 2022, slightly declining to 9.27 by April 29, 2023. However, there is a significant increase in efficiency reflected in the ratio, as it jumps to 14.72 for both April 27, 2024, and April 30, 2024. This increase indicates the company is more effectively utilizing its working capital to generate sales, which is a positive sign of operational efficiency and potentially improved liquidity management.


Peer comparison

Apr 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
Patterson Companies Inc
PDCO
14.72
Henry Schein Inc
HSIC
10.74
Owens & Minor Inc
OMI