Boot Barn Holdings Inc (BOOT)

Cash conversion cycle

Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020
Days of inventory on hand (DOH) days 148.79 150.80 140.64 124.58 136.46
Days of sales outstanding (DSO) days 4.43 2.90 2.91 5.22 7.45
Number of days of payables days 33.00 34.34 38.96 47.27 45.06
Cash conversion cycle days 120.22 119.36 104.59 82.52 98.85

March 31, 2024 calculation

Cash conversion cycle = DOH + DSO – Number of days of payables
= 148.79 + 4.43 – 33.00
= 120.22

The cash conversion cycle of Boot Barn Holdings Inc has fluctuated over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, the company's cash conversion cycle increased to 120.22 days, indicating a longer period between when the company pays its suppliers for inventory and when it receives cash from the sale of that inventory. This may suggest inefficiencies in the company's inventory management or collection processes.

Compared to the previous year, there was a slight increase in the cash conversion cycle from 119.36 days in fiscal year 2023. However, looking back two years to fiscal year 2022, there was a significant increase in the cash conversion cycle to 104.59 days, which may have been influenced by changes in the company's operating cycle or working capital management.

The cash conversion cycle in fiscal year 2021 was relatively lower at 82.52 days, indicating a more efficient conversion of inventory into sales and subsequent cash receipts. It is worth noting that there was a notable increase in the cash conversion cycle from fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2021, where it stood at 98.85 days.

Overall, the trend in Boot Barn Holdings Inc's cash conversion cycle shows variability, with fluctuations in the efficiency of the company's cash management and working capital practices over the past five years. Further analysis may be required to determine the specific factors driving these changes and to evaluate the company's overall liquidity and operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Cash conversion cycle
Boot Barn Holdings Inc
BOOT
120.22
Designer Brands Inc
DBI
58.93
Foot Locker Inc
FL
59.09
Shoe Carnival Inc
SCVL
140.21