Brookdale Senior Living(Bkd) Financials: Working Capital Turnover Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios

Growth Trend (Last 5 Years)

Growth - working capital turnover

This chart shows the historical trend of working capital turnover for BKD compared to its industry average over the recent years.

Ratio Definition and Interpretation

Name: Working Capital Turnover

Definition: Working capital turnover shows how efficiently the company uses its short-term resources — like cash, inventory, and receivables — to generate sales. Higher turnover means the company squeezes more sales from its working capital. Lower turnover may indicate inefficient inventory, slow collections, or too much short-term capital tied up unnecessarily.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', BKD's working capital turnover was 40.96, showing how efficiently working capital is deployed. Industry average for Hospital/Nursing Management in '2021' stood at 5.68.
• In '2022', BKD's working capital turnover was 87.24, showing how efficiently working capital is deployed. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Hospital/Nursing Management in '2022' stood at 4.63. Industry average declined by 1.05 from previous year.
• In '2023', BKD's working capital turnover was -47.78, showing how efficiently working capital is deployed. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Hospital/Nursing Management in '2023' stood at 4.51. Industry average declined by 0.11 from previous year.
• In '2024', BKD's working capital turnover was -33.15, showing how efficiently working capital is deployed. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Hospital/Nursing Management in '2024' stood at 4.24. Industry average declined by 0.28 from previous year.
Overall, BKD's working capital turnover has been volatile but showed a downward trend over the past 4 years.

Formula: Working Capital Turnover = Net Sales / Working Capital

Good Range: Ranges 5-20 depending on business.