Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF)

Receivables turnover

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 21,996,000 21,928,000 21,976,000 22,329,000 22,989,000 23,291,000 23,642,000 22,350,000 20,444,000 17,354,000 12,996,000 9,044,000 5,354,000 3,632,100 2,541,700 2,191,900 1,989,900 2,152,100 2,338,300 2,309,400
Receivables US$ in thousands 1,840,000 2,122,000 2,290,000 2,216,000 1,960,000 2,301,000 2,571,000 2,667,000 2,157,000 2,348,000 2,062,000 1,659,000 1,193,000 662,700 544,800 622,500 152,600 223,600 251,800 137,400
Receivables turnover 11.95 10.33 9.60 10.08 11.73 10.12 9.20 8.38 9.48 7.39 6.30 5.45 4.49 5.48 4.67 3.52 13.04 9.62 9.29 16.81

December 31, 2023 calculation

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

The receivables turnover of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the past eight quarters. The turnover ratio has ranged from a low of 8.38 in Q1 2022 to a high of 11.95 in Q4 2023. Overall, the company's ability to collect outstanding receivables has improved, as indicated by the increasing trend in the turnover ratio from Q1 2022 to Q4 2023.

A higher receivables turnover ratio signifies that the company is more efficient in collecting payments from its customers. In the context of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc, the upward trend in the receivables turnover ratio indicates that the company has been more successful in converting its accounts receivable into cash over time.

The fluctuation in the receivables turnover ratio may be influenced by various factors such as changes in credit policies, economic conditions, industry dynamics, and customer creditworthiness. It is essential for stakeholders to monitor this ratio to assess the company's effectiveness in managing its accounts receivable and cash flow.


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