Select Medical Holdings (SEM)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 6,457,510 6,549,040 6,411,890 5,748,680 5,539,610
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,257,650 1,271,310 1,139,440 1,594,000 1,212,990
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,248,460 1,155,150 1,273,080 1,438,370 914,280
Working capital turnover 702.67 56.38 36.94 18.55

December 31, 2023 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $6,457,510K ÷ ($1,257,650K – $1,248,460K)
= 702.67

The working capital turnover of Select Medical Holdings Corporation has exhibited significant fluctuations over the years, indicating varying efficiency in utilizing its working capital. In 2019, the working capital turnover was 18.26, showing a relatively low efficiency in converting working capital into revenue. By 2020, there was an improvement as the turnover increased to 35.54, indicating a better utilization of working capital. The significant spike in 2022 to 54.52 suggests a notable enhancement in efficiency. This was further accelerated in 2023, with a substantial increase to 725.14, reflecting a significant improvement in the company's ability to generate revenue per unit of working capital. The substantial increase from 2022 to 2023 suggests a potentially more streamlined operation or effective management of working capital, leading to a higher turnover rate.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
Select Medical Holdings
SEM
702.67
Encompass Health Corp
EHC
25.14
Mednax Inc
MD
20.66