Chewy Inc (CHWY)

Cash conversion cycle

Jan 31, 2025 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 28, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 29, 2023
Days of inventory on hand (DOH) days 36.38 32.87 25.16 33.92 26.33
Days of sales outstanding (DSO) days 5.05 4.57
Number of days of payables days 38.66 40.04
Cash conversion cycle days 36.38 32.87 -8.45 33.92 -9.14

January 31, 2025 calculation

Cash conversion cycle = DOH + DSO – Number of days of payables
= 36.38 + — – —
= 36.38

The cash conversion cycle of Chewy Inc has shown fluctuations over the past few years. In January 2023, the company had a negative cash conversion cycle of -9.14 days, indicating that it took less time to convert its investments in inventory into cash. By January 2024, this cycle decreased further to -8.45 days, reflecting an efficient management of cash flows.

However, in January 2025, Chewy Inc's cash conversion cycle increased to 36.38 days, signifying a longer period for the company to convert its inventory and receivables into cash. This could imply potential challenges in managing working capital efficiently and optimizing the cash conversion process.

Overall, Chewy Inc's cash conversion cycle has displayed mixed trends, with periods of efficiency followed by a more extended cycle. Monitoring and addressing factors impacting the cycle will be critical for the company to maintain healthy cash flow operations and working capital management in the future.


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Jan 31, 2025