Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW)

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 23,098,500 23,053,500 23,007,700 22,976,800 23,051,900 23,030,200 22,960,900 22,592,600 22,148,900 21,680,500 20,779,800 20,287,300 19,944,600 19,671,300 19,646,800 18,871,000 18,361,700 17,987,300 17,732,750 18,006,610
Total current assets US$ in thousands 5,400,800 5,974,300 6,050,600 5,842,400 5,512,900 6,198,800 6,350,600 6,292,800 5,907,700 6,117,200 6,259,500 6,086,400 5,053,700 5,378,400 5,185,700 5,109,600 4,591,400 5,175,600 4,883,200 4,928,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 6,808,700 7,218,100 7,466,600 7,483,500 6,626,900 6,623,200 6,339,100 6,306,000 5,960,700 6,096,000 7,198,200 6,953,100 5,719,500 6,478,500 6,190,400 5,651,600 4,594,400 4,358,300 4,459,600 5,220,200
Working capital turnover 1,996.60 1,022.67 22.01 41.86

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $23,098,500K ÷ ($5,400,800K – $6,808,700K)
= —

Based on the data provided, the working capital turnover for Sherwin-Williams Co fluctuated over the periods mentioned.

- In June 2020, the working capital turnover was relatively high at 41.86, indicating that the company was able to efficiently generate revenue from its working capital investments during that period.
- However, the working capital turnover decreased significantly to 22.01 in September 2020, showing a decline in the company's efficiency in utilizing its working capital to generate sales.
- There is a lack of data for several periods throughout the following years, suggesting that information on working capital turnover is not available for analysis during those times.
- In September 2022, the working capital turnover spiked to 1,022.67, signaling a remarkable improvement in the company's ability to generate revenue relative to its working capital investment.
- Subsequently, in June 2023, the working capital turnover further increased to 1,996.60, reaching a peak, showcasing extraordinary efficiency in utilizing working capital to drive sales.
- Data is missing for numerous periods thereafter, which limits the ability to provide a comprehensive trend analysis on the working capital turnover for the company.

Overall, the working capital turnover for Sherwin-Williams Co exhibited fluctuations during the periods for which data is available, with significant variations in efficiency in generating revenue from working capital investments.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
Sherwin-Williams Co
SHW
Fastenal Company
FAST
2.99
Tractor Supply Company
TSCO
15.02

See also:

Sherwin-Williams Co Working Capital Turnover (Quarterly Data)