ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM)
Activity ratios
Short-term
Turnover ratios
| Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory turnover | 97.96 | 90.80 | 67.96 | 68.96 | 83.75 |
| Receivables turnover | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payables turnover | 25.71 | 23.63 | 20.83 | 21.55 | 22.59 |
| Working capital turnover | 16.26 | 37.33 | 53.73 | 13.06 | 17.29 |
The inventory turnover ratio for ABM Industries Inc. is not available for the specified periods. The receivables turnover ratio has shown a fluctuating trend, decreasing from 6.61 in 2020 to 5.38 in 2023, indicating a potential slowdown in the collection of receivables from customers. The payables turnover ratio data is not available for analysis.
However, the working capital turnover ratio has demonstrated a fluctuating pattern, with a significant decrease from 53.97 in 2021 to 16.43 in 2023. This suggests that the company's efficiency in utilizing its working capital to generate sales has declined over the years, indicating a potential inefficiency in managing working capital resources.
In conclusion, the analysis of ABM Industries Inc.'s activity ratios reveals some concerning trends in receivables turnover and working capital turnover, illustrating potential challenges in managing receivables and working capital efficiency.
Average number of days
| Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days of inventory on hand (DOH) | days | 3.73 | 4.02 | 5.37 | 5.29 | 4.36 |
| Days of sales outstanding (DSO) | days | — | — | — | — | — |
| Number of days of payables | days | 14.20 | 15.45 | 17.52 | 16.94 | 16.16 |
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Long-term
| Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed asset turnover | 60.94 | 61.93 | 55.41 | 44.45 | 42.90 |
| Total asset turnover | 1.62 | 1.59 | 1.40 | 1.57 | 1.75 |
The long-term activity ratios of ABM Industries Inc. provide insights into the company's efficiency in utilizing its fixed assets and total assets to generate sales.
The fixed asset turnover ratio indicates that in 2023, the company generated approximately $61.57 in sales for each dollar invested in fixed assets. This shows a slight decrease from the previous year, indicating a reduction in the efficiency of utilizing fixed assets to generate revenue. However, the ratio remains relatively high, indicating effective use of fixed assets.
The total asset turnover ratio indicates that in 2023, the company generated sales equivalent to 1.64 times its total assets. This represents a slight increase from the previous year and suggests improved efficiency in using all assets to generate revenue. Nevertheless, the ratio is lower than in 2019, indicating a potential decline in overall asset utilization.
In conclusion, while ABM Industries Inc. continues to efficiently generate sales in relation to its fixed assets, there may be a need for improvement in the utilization of total assets to enhance overall efficiency.