Smith AO Corporation (AOS)

Receivables turnover

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
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,817,100 3,891,700 3,924,200 3,856,200 3,840,800 3,786,500 3,723,200 3,730,700 3,744,500 3,805,900 3,847,700 3,742,800 3,534,600 3,375,000 3,219,800 3,022,300 2,889,000 2,805,400 2,772,100 2,872,700
Receivables US$ in thousands 541,400 558,200 649,900 584,600 596,000 587,400 588,900 586,800 581,200 564,200 621,500 608,300 634,400 623,800 607,000 534,500 585,000 572,900 515,900 524,000
Receivables turnover 7.05 6.97 6.04 6.60 6.44 6.45 6.32 6.36 6.44 6.75 6.19 6.15 5.57 5.41 5.30 5.65 4.94 4.90 5.37 5.48

December 31, 2024 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $3,817,100K ÷ $541,400K
= 7.05

Smith AO Corporation's receivables turnover ratio has been showing a generally increasing trend over the years, indicating the efficiency with which the company is collecting its accounts receivable. The ratio has fluctuated within a range of 4.90 to 7.05 from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024.

In the initial period, the receivables turnover was around 5.48 and has gradually increased, reaching a peak of 7.05 by December 31, 2024. This suggests that the company is getting better at collecting outstanding receivables more frequently within a given period.

The consistent improvement in the receivables turnover ratio reflects positively on the company's credit and collection policies, indicating efficient management of accounts receivable. A higher turnover ratio implies that the company is able to convert its receivables into cash more rapidly, reducing the risk of bad debts and improving cash flow management.

Overall, the increasing trend in the receivables turnover ratio signifies an improvement in the efficiency of Smith AO Corporation in managing its accounts receivable, which is a positive indicator of the company's financial health and operational effectiveness.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Smith AO Corporation
AOS
7.05
Whirlpool Corporation
WHR
12.34