Tidewater Inc (TDW)

Working capital turnover

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 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,276,199 1,228,246 1,101,938 971,068 881,665 771,718 719,441 628,700 536,653 440,428 369,602 342,682 328,155 322,185 334,670 376,625 428,080 462,011 485,942 486,549
Total current assets US$ in thousands 625,971 646,945 615,509 591,135 575,366 410,492 396,436 377,908 346,713 329,783 309,191 342,672 350,093 355,163 363,742 388,649 440,815 473,767 518,193 537,296
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 273,573 340,224 339,137 328,731 332,484 206,443 215,343 194,787 184,403 187,621 125,499 157,942 299,880 162,660 172,648 183,179 163,294 162,159 189,635 185,677
Working capital turnover 3.62 4.00 3.99 3.70 3.63 3.78 3.97 3.43 3.31 3.10 2.01 1.86 6.54 1.67 1.75 1.83 1.54 1.48 1.48 1.38

September 30, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $1,276,199K ÷ ($625,971K – $273,573K)
= 3.62

The working capital turnover of Tidewater Inc has shown fluctuations over the past few years, indicating variations in the efficiency of the company in managing its working capital.

In the latest quarter, the working capital turnover ratio was 3.62, showing a positive trend compared to the previous quarter's ratio of 4.00. This suggests that Tidewater Inc was able to efficiently utilize its working capital to generate revenue.

Looking further back, the company's working capital turnover has generally improved since the end of 2020, where it reached a low of 1.38. This indicates that Tidewater Inc has been increasingly efficient in its management of working capital over time.

However, it's important to note that there have been some fluctuations in the ratio, particularly in the first half of 2022, where the ratio dropped significantly to around 2.01 and 1.86. This could indicate potential inefficiencies or challenges in managing working capital during that period.

Overall, the improving trend in the working capital turnover ratio for Tidewater Inc suggests that the company has been able to enhance its operational efficiency and optimize the utilization of its working capital. However, continued monitoring of this ratio is recommended to ensure sustained efficiency in working capital management.