Amedisys Inc (AMED)
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 | 6.81 | 6.97 | 8.00 | 7.60 | 7.19 | 5.53 | 5.46 | 3.79 | 2.00 | 2.07 | 0.06 | 0.12 | 2.01 | 4.05 | 6.05 | 7.37 | 8.09 | 7.42 | 7.55 | 7.30 | |
| DSO | days | 53.56 | 52.36 | 45.64 | 48.05 | 50.76 | 66.04 | 66.86 | 96.37 | 182.75 | 176.70 | 6,429.99 | 3,034.59 | 181.47 | 90.22 | 60.31 | 49.51 | 45.09 | 49.21 | 48.33 | 49.99 |
December 31, 2023 calculation
DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 6.81
= 53.56
Amedisys Inc.'s Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) measures the average number of days it takes for the company to collect payment after making a sale. A lower DSO indicates that the company is collecting payments more quickly, which can be a positive sign of effective accounts receivable management.
From the data provided, we can observe some fluctuations in Amedisys Inc.'s DSO over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the DSO was 51.15 days, which decreased from the previous quarter (Q3 2023) where it was 52.36 days. This improvement suggests a quicker collection of payments in the most recent quarter.
Looking at the trend over the past year, the DSO has shown some variability but has generally hovered around the 48-52 day range. This indicates that the company's collection efforts have been relatively consistent, with occasional fluctuations possibly influenced by seasonal factors or changes in customer payment behavior.
Overall, Amedisys Inc. should continue to monitor and manage its DSO closely to ensure efficient cash flow management and timely collection of receivables. Achieving a balance between promptly collecting payments and maintaining positive customer relationships is crucial for the company's financial health and operational efficiency.
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Dec 31, 2023