Cardinal Health Inc (CAH)

Receivables turnover

Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 222,578,000 222,286,000 222,319,000 224,500,000 226,986,000 220,572,000 216,148,000 210,172,000 205,012,000 198,662,000 193,011,000 186,999,000 181,364,000 176,847,000 171,286,000 167,370,000 162,467,000 156,570,000 156,452,000 154,646,000
Receivables US$ in thousands 13,242,000 12,666,000 12,369,000 11,781,000 12,084,000 11,566,000 11,788,000 11,265,000 11,108,000 10,992,000 11,421,000 11,039,000 10,561,000 10,250,000 9,406,000 9,305,000 9,103,000 8,727,000 8,728,000 8,637,000
Receivables turnover 16.81 17.55 17.97 19.06 18.78 19.07 18.34 18.66 18.46 18.07 16.90 16.94 17.17 17.25 18.21 17.99 17.85 17.94 17.93 17.91

June 30, 2025 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $222,578,000K ÷ $13,242,000K
= 16.81

The receivables turnover ratio for Cardinal Health Inc. demonstrates a generally stable trend with modest fluctuations over the analyzed period. Starting at approximately 17.91 times as of September 30, 2020, the ratio experienced slight increases, reaching a peak of approximately 19.07 times in the quarter ending March 31, 2024. This indicates that, on average, the company was able to collect its receivables approximately 19 times annually during this peak period.

Throughout the subsequent quarters, the ratio exhibited minor declines, reaching around 16.81 times by June 30, 2025. The fluctuations between approximately 16.81 and 19.07 suggest a relatively consistent receivables collection efficiency, reflecting stable credit management and collection processes. The overall trend indicates slight improvements in receivables turnover through the period, with the ratio peaking in early 2024 before experiencing a modest decline.

This pattern signifies that Cardinal Health maintains a steady cycle of receivables collection, with periods of marginal efficiency gains. The ratios are indicative of a healthcare distribution company with effective credit policies and collection procedures, enabling the firm to convert receivables into cash at a relatively consistent rate across the analyzed timeframe.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Cardinal Health Inc
CAH
16.81
Cencora Inc.
COR
12.27
McKesson Corporation
MCK
14.00