Allegion PLC (ALLE)
Days of sales outstanding (DSO)
| 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 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | ||
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| Receivables turnover | 8.43 | 8.03 | 8.33 | 7.61 | 8.05 | 7.27 | 8.63 | 8.79 | 9.96 | 9.22 | 8.98 | 8.60 | 8.29 | 7.47 | 8.02 | 8.11 | 8.38 | 7.57 | 7.23 | 7.56 | |
| DSO | days | 43.31 | 45.48 | 43.82 | 47.98 | 45.32 | 50.19 | 42.30 | 41.54 | 36.66 | 39.60 | 40.66 | 42.45 | 44.02 | 48.86 | 45.49 | 45.00 | 43.56 | 48.19 | 50.50 | 48.25 |
December 31, 2023 calculation
DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 8.43
= 43.31
To analyze Allegion plc's Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) trend, we track the number of days it takes the company to collect its accounts receivable. A lower DSO indicates faster collections, which may imply effective credit management or prompt invoice processing.
From Q1 2022 to Q4 2023, Allegion plc's DSO fluctuated within a range of 40.86 days to 46.79 days. Notably, it decreased from Q3 2022 to Q2 2023 but increased in Q3 2023 before decreasing again in Q4 2023. The trend suggests some variability in the company's accounts receivable collection efficiency over the observed period.
Comparing year-over-year performance, there is an overall improvement as Q4 2023's DSO of 41.27 days is lower than Q4 2022's DSO of 44.13 days. This reduction might indicate enhanced working capital management, faster collections, or improvements in credit policies.
It is essential for Allegion plc to monitor DSO closely as prolonged collection periods can strain liquidity and working capital. By analyzing DSO trends, the company can assess the effectiveness of its credit and collection policies and make strategic adjustments to optimize cash flow and overall financial performance.