Caterpillar Inc (CAT)
Days of sales outstanding (DSO)
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| DSO | days | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
December 31, 2024 calculation
DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ —
= —
The days of sales outstanding (DSO) metric for Caterpillar Inc is not available in the provided data. DSO is a key ratio used to measure how efficiently a company is managing its accounts receivable. It indicates the average number of days it takes a company to collect payment after a sale has been made. A low DSO is favorable as it suggests that the company is collecting payments quickly, while a high DSO may indicate potential issues with collections or credit terms.
Without specific DSO figures for Caterpillar Inc, it is challenging to assess the effectiveness of the company in collecting payments from its customers in a timely manner. Investors and stakeholders often use DSO analysis to evaluate the company's liquidity, operational efficiency, and credit policies. A trend of decreasing DSO over time can be a positive sign, while an increasing trend may raise concerns about cash flow management.
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Dec 31, 2024
See also:
Caterpillar Inc Average Receivable Collection Period (Quarterly Data)