AutoNation Inc (AN)
Days of sales outstanding (DSO)
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | ||
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| Receivables turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| DSO | days | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
December 31, 2024 calculation
DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ —
= —
Based on the provided data for AutoNation Inc, the days of sales outstanding (DSO) metric is not available or not disclosed for the periods ranging from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. DSO is a measure of how long it takes a company to collect payments from its customers, indicating the effectiveness of its credit and collection policies.
The absence of data on DSO makes it challenging to assess the efficiency of AutoNation's accounts receivable management during the mentioned periods. Typically, a lower DSO value signifies quicker collection of sales, indicating strong cash flow and potentially efficient credit policies. On the other hand, a high DSO could point to issues such as delayed payments or difficulties in collecting receivables promptly.
It's important for AutoNation Inc to provide more transparency regarding its DSO figures in future financial disclosures, as this metric is crucial for understanding the company's liquidity, working capital management, and overall financial health. Investors and analysts rely on DSO data to evaluate the company's ability to convert sales into cash effectively and efficiently.
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Dec 31, 2024