Church & Dwight Company Inc (CHD)
Days of sales outstanding (DSO)
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables turnover | 10.16 | 11.14 | 12.74 | 12.80 | 12.28 | |
| DSO | days | 35.91 | 32.77 | 28.65 | 28.52 | 29.73 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 10.16
= 35.91
The days of sales outstanding (DSO) for Church & Dwight Company Inc have shown a general trend of stability in recent years. As of December 31, 2020, the DSO was 29.73 days, which decreased slightly to 28.52 days by December 31, 2021. In the following year, the DSO increased marginally to 28.65 days. However, there was a noticeable uptick in DSO to 32.77 days by December 31, 2023, followed by a further increase to 35.91 days by December 31, 2024.
Overall, the DSO trend indicates that the company has been efficient in collecting its accounts receivable in the earlier years, as reflected in the declining DSO figures. However, the increase in DSO during the later years may suggest potential challenges in managing accounts receivable and cash flow, which could warrant further investigation to assess the effectiveness of the company's credit and collection policies.
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Dec 31, 2024