CF Industries Holdings Inc (CF)

Receivables turnover

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 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 6,631,000 7,668,000 8,716,000 10,330,000 11,186,000 11,118,000 10,159,000 8,358,000 6,538,000 5,100,000 4,585,000 4,201,000 4,124,000 4,071,000 4,262,000 4,560,000 4,590,000 4,673,000 4,675,000 4,473,000
Receivables US$ in thousands 505,000 417,000 388,000 482,000 582,000 721,000 724,000 679,000 497,000 386,000 401,000 271,000 265,000 234,000 250,000 251,000 242,000 311,000 313,000 264,000
Receivables turnover 13.13 18.39 22.46 21.43 19.22 15.42 14.03 12.31 13.15 13.21 11.43 15.50 15.56 17.40 17.05 18.17 18.97 15.03 14.94 16.94

December 31, 2023 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $6,631,000K ÷ $505,000K
= 13.13

CF Industries Holdings Inc's receivables turnover has displayed fluctuations over the past eight quarters. The company's receivables turnover ratio has shown an improving trend from Q1 2022 to Q3 2023, indicating that the company is collecting its accounts receivable more efficiently during these periods.

The receivables turnover ratio declined during Q4 2023 compared to the previous quarter, which may suggest that the company took longer to collect its receivables in the most recent quarter or that sales decreased relative to accounts receivable. Despite the small dip in Q4 2023, the overall trend of increasing turnover ratios from Q1 2022 to Q3 2023 is a positive sign for the company's liquidity and effectiveness in managing its accounts receivable.

It is important for CF Industries Holdings Inc to continue monitoring and managing its receivables turnover to ensure that it maintains a healthy balance between sales volume and efficient collection of accounts receivable, ultimately contributing to the company's financial stability and growth.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
CF Industries Holdings Inc
CF
13.13
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
SMG
19.61
The Mosaic Company
MOS
11.14