Qualys Inc (QLYS)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 554,458 489,723 411,172 362,963 321,607
Total current assets US$ in thousands 599,998 473,338 546,398 475,345 395,616
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 389,208 352,188 304,280 255,730 223,467
Working capital turnover 2.63 4.04 1.70 1.65 1.87

December 31, 2023 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $554,458K ÷ ($599,998K – $389,208K)
= 2.63

Qualys Inc's working capital turnover has fluctuated over the past five years. The ratio indicates how efficiently the company is using its working capital to generate revenue. A higher working capital turnover is generally preferred as it suggests that the company is effectively managing its working capital.

In 2023, the working capital turnover decreased to 2.63 from 4.04 in 2022, indicating a decrease in the efficiency of utilizing working capital to generate revenue. However, the ratio is still relatively high compared to 2021 and 2020, suggesting that the company improved its working capital management compared to those years.

Overall, Qualys Inc's working capital turnover has shown variability over the years, with fluctuations between 1.65 and 4.04. Further analysis of the company's working capital management practices and operational efficiency would provide more insights into the reasons behind these fluctuations.