Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD)

Receivables turnover

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
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 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 8,918,900 8,934,600 8,969,600
Receivables US$ in thousands 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 1,260,200 1,340,700 1,258,500
Receivables turnover 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 7.08 6.66 7.13

December 31, 2023 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $12,422,700K ÷ $1,725,400K
= 7.20

The receivables turnover ratio of Air Products & Chemicals Inc. has shown consistency and stability over the past quarters, averaging around 7 times per year. This indicates that the company is efficiently collecting its accounts receivable, converting them into cash approximately 7 times a year on average. The slight fluctuations seen quarter to quarter are normal and may be influenced by seasonal factors or specific business circumstances. Overall, a high and consistent receivables turnover ratio is a positive sign of effective credit management and liquidity for the company.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Air Products and Chemicals Inc
APD
7.20
Linde plc Ordinary Shares
LIN
6.91
Minerals Technologies Inc
MTX
5.32

See also:

Air Products and Chemicals Inc Receivables Turnover (Quarterly Data)