Arch Resources Inc (ARCH)

Cash conversion cycle

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Days of inventory on hand (DOH) days 33.78 30.70 31.40 27.81 22.29
Days of sales outstanding (DSO) days 31.94 23.48 55.89 27.97 27.04
Number of days of payables days 28.35 29.16 26.44 22.90 22.66
Cash conversion cycle days 37.37 25.02 60.85 32.89 26.67

December 31, 2023 calculation

Cash conversion cycle = DOH + DSO – Number of days of payables
= 33.78 + 31.94 – 28.35
= 37.37

The cash conversion cycle of Arch Resources Inc has demonstrated fluctuations over the past five years. In 2023, the company's cash conversion cycle was 37.37 days, indicating that it took approximately 37 days for the company to convert its investments in inventory into cash receipts from customers. This was higher compared to the previous year, 2022, where the cycle was 25.02 days, reflecting a quicker conversion cycle.

In 2021, the cash conversion cycle increased significantly to 60.85 days, suggesting a delay in the company's ability to convert inventory investments into cash receipts. The cycle improved in 2022 to 32.89 days and further decreased in 2019 to 26.67 days, indicating more efficient operations in those years.

Overall, the trend of Arch Resources Inc's cash conversion cycle shows fluctuations, with periods of slower and faster conversion cycles. It is important for the company to monitor and manage its inventory levels, accounts receivable collection, and accounts payable payment efficiently to optimize its cash conversion cycle and improve working capital management.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Cash conversion cycle
Arch Resources Inc
ARCH
37.37
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
AMR
68.71
Peabody Energy Corp
BTU
65.60