Charter Communications Inc (CHTR)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

		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	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020
Receivables turnover		17.79	17.89	18.22	18.19	18.42	18.61	19.04	19.11	18.49	18.85	19.13	20.70	20.04	19.32	19.35	20.41	21.85	22.84	23.39	22.14
DSO	days	20.52	20.40	20.03	20.07	19.82	19.61	19.17	19.10	19.74	19.36	19.08	17.64	18.21	18.90	18.86	17.88	16.70	15.98	15.60	16.49

December 31, 2024 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 17.79
= 20.52

The Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO) for Charter Communications Inc has shown a slight increasing trend over the past few years. From March 31, 2020, with 16.49 days, the DSO increased to 20.52 days by December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company is taking longer to collect its accounts receivable, which could potentially impact its cash flow and liquidity.

While a higher DSO can be a sign of good sales growth, it can also signal potential issues with credit policies or collection practices. It is important for Charter Communications Inc to manage its accounts receivable efficiently to avoid any negative impact on its working capital.

Overall, a thorough analysis of the DSO trend along with other financial ratios and operational metrics would provide a more comprehensive insight into the company's overall financial health and efficiency in managing its receivables.