Albertsons Companies (ACI)
Days of sales outstanding (DSO)
| Feb 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | ||
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| Receivables turnover | 96.30 | 86.04 | 88.81 | 98.16 | 109.38 | 95.56 | 110.92 | 114.55 | 112.93 | 108.92 | 115.61 | 130.78 | 128.23 | 115.70 | 126.60 | 110.24 | 126.50 | 126.21 | 124.38 | 125.41 | |
| DSO | days | 3.79 | 4.24 | 4.11 | 3.72 | 3.34 | 3.82 | 3.29 | 3.19 | 3.23 | 3.35 | 3.16 | 2.79 | 2.85 | 3.15 | 2.88 | 3.31 | 2.89 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.91 |
February 28, 2025 calculation
DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 96.30
= 3.79
The analyzed data on Albertsons Companies’ Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO) from May 2020 through February 2025 indicates a relatively stable but gradually increasing trend in the company's receivables collection period. Initially, the DSO hovered around approximately 2.9 days in 2020 and the first half of 2021, reflecting prompt collections aligned with typical retail credit terms.
From mid-2021 onward, there is a noticeable, albeit modest, upward trajectory. The DSO increased from approximately 3.15 days in November 2021 to over 3.35 days by the end of 2022. This trend continues into 2023, with the DSO reaching around 3.82 days in late November 2023, and further rising to approximately 4.24 days by November 2024.
The increase in DSO over this period suggests a slight elongation in the receivables collection cycle, which could be attributable to changes in credit policies, shifts in customer payment behaviors, or operational adjustments within the company's receivables management. Despite these shifts, the DSO remains relatively low, indicating efficient receivables turnover consistent with retail industry standards.
Overall, while there is a discernible upward trend in DSO, the figures remain within a narrow range, pointing to effective credit and collection practices. Continuous monitoring would be advisable to ensure that these extend beyond low single-digit days, maintaining the company's cash flow stability and liquidity positions.
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Feb 28, 2025