AZZ Incorporated (AZZ)

Receivables turnover

Feb 29, 2024 Feb 28, 2023 Feb 28, 2022 Feb 28, 2021 Feb 29, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,537,590 1,323,650 525,598 480,574 1,061,820
Receivables US$ in thousands 157,845 183,412 167,016 128,127 139,214
Receivables turnover 9.74 7.22 3.15 3.75 7.63

February 29, 2024 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue ÷ Receivables
= $1,537,590K ÷ $157,845K
= 9.74

The receivables turnover ratio for AZZ Incorporated has fluctuated over the past five years, reflecting the company's effectiveness in collecting payments from its customers.

From February 29, 2020, to February 28, 2021, the receivables turnover ratio decreased from 7.63 to 3.75, indicating that it took the company longer to collect payments from customers in 2021 compared to 2020.

However, there was a significant increase in the receivables turnover ratio from February 28, 2021, to February 28, 2022, where it improved to 3.15. This suggests that AZZ Incorporated managed to collect its receivables more efficiently in 2022 compared to the previous year.

Subsequently, the company experienced a substantial improvement in its receivables turnover ratio, jumping to 7.22 by February 28, 2023, indicating a faster collection of receivables compared to 2022.

Finally, the receivables turnover ratio continued on an upward trend, reaching 9.74 as of February 29, 2024, demonstrating that AZZ Incorporated was collecting payments from customers at a faster rate in 2024 compared to the prior years, showcasing an enhanced efficiency in managing its accounts receivable.

Overall, the trend in the receivables turnover ratio for AZZ Incorporated indicates fluctuations in the company's ability to efficiently collect payments from customers over the five-year period.


Peer comparison

Feb 29, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
AZZ Incorporated
AZZ
9.74
Acuity Brands Inc
AYI
6.81