PPG Industries Inc (PPG)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 15,845,000 18,246,000 17,652,000 16,802,000 13,834,000
Total current assets US$ in thousands 6,557,000 7,431,000 7,173,000 6,740,000 6,798,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 5,014,000 5,054,000 4,721,000 4,745,000 4,816,000
Working capital turnover 10.27 7.68 7.20 8.42 6.98

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $15,845,000K ÷ ($6,557,000K – $5,014,000K)
= 10.27

PPG Industries Inc's working capital turnover has shown a positive trend over the years. From 2020 to 2024, the working capital turnover ratio has increased from 6.98 to 10.27, indicating that the company is effectively utilizing its working capital to generate sales revenue.

A higher working capital turnover ratio suggests that the company is efficient in managing its working capital resources to support its operations and generate revenue. This improved efficiency could be attributed to better management of inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

Overall, the increasing trend in PPG Industries Inc's working capital turnover reflects positively on the company's operational efficiency and indicates a strong ability to generate sales revenue relative to its working capital investment.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
PPG Industries Inc
PPG
10.27
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
AXTA
3.85
RPM International Inc
RPM
5.04