Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Receivables turnover 12.17 11.95 11.73 9.48 4.49
DSO days 29.98 30.53 31.12 38.51 81.33

December 31, 2024 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 12.17
= 29.98

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc's Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO) has exhibited a positive trend over the years, decreasing from 81.33 days as of December 31, 2020, to 29.98 days as of December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been efficient in collecting its accounts receivable, translating to a shorter time period between making a sale and receiving payment. A lower DSO is generally favorable as it signifies improved liquidity and cash flow management. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc's decreasing DSO trend suggests that the company has been effectively managing its credit policies and collections process over the years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
DSO
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
CLF
29.98
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
FCX
26.67
MP Materials Corp
MP
43.28