Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF)

Receivables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 21,996,000 22,989,000 20,444,000 5,354,000 1,990,000
Receivables US$ in thousands 1,840,000 1,960,000 2,157,000 1,193,000 152,600
Receivables turnover 11.95 11.73 9.48 4.49 13.04

December 31, 2023 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue ÷ Receivables
= $21,996,000K ÷ $1,840,000K
= 11.95

The receivables turnover of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc has experienced fluctuations over the past five years. The ratio indicates the number of times a company collects its accounts receivable balance during a specific period.

In 2019, the receivables turnover was relatively high at 13.04, suggesting efficient collections of accounts receivable. However, in 2020, there was a significant decrease to 4.49, indicating a slower collection of receivables during that year.

Subsequently, in 2021, the receivables turnover improved to 9.49, showing a recovery in the collection process. This trend continued into 2022 with a slight increase to 11.73, indicating further enhancement in the efficiency of collecting accounts receivable.

By the end of 2023, the receivables turnover reached 11.95, indicating a continuing trend of effectively collecting accounts receivable during that year.

Overall, the receivables turnover of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc has shown variability over the years, with signs of improvement in the efficiency of collecting accounts receivable in the more recent years compared to the fluctuations seen earlier in the period.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
CLF
11.95
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
FCX
13.69
MP Materials Corp
MP
8.43