STAAR Surgical Company (STAA)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 313,901 322,415 284,391 230,472 163,460
Total current assets US$ in thousands 367,940 365,269 311,973 271,411 216,418
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 70,306 65,036 51,716 48,802 41,236
Working capital turnover 1.05 1.07 1.09 1.04 0.93

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $313,901K ÷ ($367,940K – $70,306K)
= 1.05

The working capital turnover ratio for STAAR Surgical Company has shown a gradual improvement over the last five years, increasing from 0.93 in December 2020 to 1.05 in December 2024. This indicates that the company's efficiency in utilizing its working capital to generate sales has been on an upward trend.

In 2021, the ratio saw a significant jump to 1.04, signaling an improvement in the company's ability to convert its working capital into revenue. Subsequently, in 2022, the ratio further increased to 1.09, showcasing an even stronger performance in the management of working capital.

Although there was a slight dip in the ratio in 2023 to 1.07, it remained relatively high, indicating that the company continued to effectively leverage its working capital to support its operational activities. In 2024, the ratio stood at 1.05, suggesting that STAAR Surgical Company maintained a solid level of efficiency in utilizing its working capital to drive sales.

Overall, the increasing trend in the working capital turnover ratio demonstrates the company's ability to efficiently manage its working capital resources and generate revenue, which is a positive sign for its operational performance and financial health.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
STAAR Surgical Company
STAA
1.05
National Vision Holdings Inc
EYE
The Cooper Companies, Inc. Common Stock
COO
4.19