Stanley Black & Decker Inc (SWK)

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 15,365,700 15,381,700 15,584,300 15,718,800 15,781,100 16,031,400 16,197,100 16,431,200 16,947,400 17,028,900 16,689,000 16,596,900 16,346,000 16,685,300 16,755,800 15,602,300 14,534,600 13,841,200 13,624,100 14,238,000
Total current assets US$ in thousands 6,377,700 6,830,900 6,785,000 7,420,800 7,017,300 7,379,100 7,839,700 8,135,700 7,974,700 8,804,600 9,972,800 9,736,200 8,526,400 6,876,400 6,555,700 6,523,000 6,036,000 5,787,000 5,769,500 5,692,900
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 4,916,900 5,292,300 5,342,800 6,829,400 5,883,200 5,663,300 6,139,600 6,239,300 6,560,100 7,607,000 11,760,700 10,955,000 8,760,500 5,580,800 5,402,500 4,578,400 4,558,300 4,221,800 4,578,300 5,370,300
Working capital turnover 10.52 10.00 10.81 26.58 13.92 9.34 9.53 8.66 11.98 14.22 12.88 14.53 8.02 9.84 8.84 11.44 44.14

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $15,365,700K ÷ ($6,377,700K – $4,916,900K)
= 10.52

The working capital turnover ratio of Stanley Black & Decker Inc has shown fluctuations over the given periods. The ratio indicates the efficiency of the company in utilizing its working capital to generate sales revenue.

The working capital turnover ratio decreased significantly from 44.14 on March 31, 2020, to 8.02 on March 31, 2021, signaling a decline in the company's efficiency in managing working capital during this period. However, there was a notable improvement in the ratio by June 30, 2021, reaching 14.53, indicating a more effective utilization of working capital to generate sales.

Subsequently, the ratio decreased somewhat and then fluctuated around the range of 8 to 14 in the following quarters, with variations in efficiency. Notably, on March 31, 2024, there was a considerable increase in the working capital turnover ratio to 26.58, suggesting a significant improvement in utilizing working capital to generate sales revenue.

Overall, while the working capital turnover ratio of Stanley Black & Decker Inc has exhibited fluctuations, the company has demonstrated the ability to adjust its working capital management practices to enhance efficiency in generating sales revenue. Further analysis would be needed to assess the factors contributing to the fluctuations and their impact on the company's overall financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
Stanley Black & Decker Inc
SWK
10.52
Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc
SSD
2.75
Snap-On Inc
SNA
1.69