Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

Feb 1, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021
Receivables turnover 120.74 130.81 122.41 172.35 92.73
DSO days 3.02 2.79 2.98 2.12 3.94

February 1, 2025 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 120.74
= 3.02

Burlington Stores Inc has shown a consistent pattern of low days of sales outstanding (DSO) over the past five years, indicating efficient collection of accounts receivable. The DSO has decreased from 3.94 days in January 30, 2021, to 2.12 days in January 29, 2022, demonstrating a significant improvement. Despite a slight increase to 2.98 days in January 28, 2023, the company managed to keep the DSO relatively low. The trend continued with a decrease to 2.79 days in February 3, 2024, followed by a slight rise to 3.02 days in February 1, 2025.

Overall, Burlington Stores Inc's DSO figures reflect a efficient management of receivables, ensuring that the company is able to quickly convert its sales into cash. Maintaining low DSO levels is essential for maintaining liquidity and financial stability, which appears to be a strength of the company based on the data provided.


Peer comparison

Feb 1, 2025

Company name
Symbol
DSO
Burlington Stores Inc
BURL
3.02
Kohls Corp
KSS
3.56
Macy’s Inc
M
4.48