Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD)

Receivables turnover

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 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 12,100,600 12,104,400 12,152,800 12,422,700 12,600,000 12,978,700 13,134,100 12,879,100 12,698,600 11,969,700 11,385,100 10,942,000 10,323,000 9,802,000 9,262,500 8,976,800 8,856,300 8,819,400 8,978,200 8,949,600
Receivables US$ in thousands 2,017,500 1,712,200 1,715,800 1,725,400 1,960,000 1,934,200 1,884,700 1,937,200 1,849,400 1,838,600 1,913,200 1,823,800 1,541,300 1,539,300 1,498,900 1,524,700 1,369,800 1,689,700 1,604,400 1,288,600
Receivables turnover 6.00 7.07 7.08 7.20 6.43 6.71 6.97 6.65 6.87 6.51 5.95 6.00 6.70 6.37 6.18 5.89 6.47 5.22 5.60 6.95

September 30, 2024 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $12,100,600K ÷ $2,017,500K
= 6.00

The receivables turnover ratio for Air Products and Chemicals Inc has been fluctuating over the past quarters, ranging from 5.22 to 7.20 times. The ratio indicates how efficiently the company is able to collect payments from customers within a given period. A higher turnover ratio suggests that the company is collecting its accounts receivable more quickly.

In the most recent quarter, the receivables turnover ratio was 6.00, indicating that the company collected its receivables approximately 6 times during that period. This represents a slight decrease compared to the previous quarter's ratio of 7.07.

Despite the fluctuations, the company's receivables turnover ratios have generally been within a reasonable range, demonstrating a consistent ability to manage its accounts receivable effectively. Monitoring these ratios over time can help assess the company's effectiveness in credit and collection management.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Air Products and Chemicals Inc
APD
6.00
Linde plc Ordinary Shares
LIN
6.91
Minerals Technologies Inc
MTX
5.32

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Air Products and Chemicals Inc Receivables Turnover (Quarterly Data)