Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

		Jan 31, 2025	Oct 31, 2024	Jul 31, 2024	Apr 30, 2024	Feb 3, 2024	Jan 31, 2024	Oct 31, 2023	Oct 28, 2023	Jul 31, 2023	Jul 29, 2023	Apr 30, 2023	Apr 29, 2023	Jan 31, 2023	Jan 28, 2023	Oct 31, 2022	Oct 29, 2022	Jul 31, 2022	Jul 30, 2022	Apr 30, 2022	Jan 31, 2022
Receivables turnover		—	—	—	—	64.06	—	—	38.89	—	33.81	—	38.77	—	36.03	—	30.45	—	49.37	—	—
DSO	days	—	—	—	—	5.70	—	—	9.39	—	10.79	—	9.41	—	10.13	—	11.99	—	7.39	—	—

January 31, 2025 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ —
= —

Abercrombie & Fitch Company has reported days of sales outstanding (DSO) for various periods. DSO is a measure of the average number of days it takes for a company to collect payment after a sale has been made.

Looking at the data provided, we can see fluctuations in the DSO metric over the observed period, indicating changes in the company's accounts receivable management. The DSO values range from as low as 5.70 days to as high as 11.99 days.

In general, a lower DSO value is preferable as it suggests that the company is able to collect payment from its customers more quickly, improving cash flow and liquidity. On the other hand, a higher DSO value may indicate potential issues with collections efficiency or credit policies.

Analyzing the trend, we observe that the DSO values fluctuate, with some periods showing improvements in collections (e.g., 5.70 days on February 3, 2024) and others indicating slower collections (e.g., 11.99 days on October 29, 2022). It would be important to further investigate the reasons behind these fluctuations to assess the effectiveness of Abercrombie & Fitch Company's accounts receivable management practices.

Overall, monitoring and managing DSO is crucial for Abercrombie & Fitch Company to optimize its working capital and maintain healthy cash flows for sustainable operations.