Commercial Metals Company (CMC)

Receivables turnover

Feb 29, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 May 31, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 May 31, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 Nov 30, 2021 Aug 31, 2021 May 31, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 Nov 30, 2020 Aug 31, 2020 May 31, 2020 Feb 29, 2020 Nov 30, 2019 Aug 31, 2019 May 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 8,364,790 8,536,410 8,759,370 9,226,700 9,389,600 9,361,170 9,117,680 8,467,780 7,801,570 7,252,900 6,656,150 6,046,880 5,534,950 5,430,800 5,429,840 5,563,710 5,833,520 5,888,080 5,776,260 5,541,700
Receivables US$ in thousands 1,118,510 1,216,350 1,240,220 1,244,650 1,263,550 1,287,290 1,358,910 1,330,280 1,153,870 1,095,610 1,105,580 1,073,120 895,604 869,052 880,728 880,602 961,694 961,458 1,016,090 1,014,160
Receivables turnover 7.48 7.02 7.06 7.41 7.43 7.27 6.71 6.37 6.76 6.62 6.02 5.63 6.18 6.25 6.17 6.32 6.07 6.12 5.68 5.46

February 29, 2024 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $8,364,790K ÷ $1,118,510K
= 7.48

The receivables turnover ratio for Commercial Metals Company has been relatively consistent over the time period analyzed, ranging from a low of 5.46 to a high of 7.48. The average receivables turnover ratio over this period is approximately 6.61. This indicates that, on average, Commercial Metals Company collects its accounts receivable approximately 6.61 times per year.

A higher receivables turnover ratio typically indicates that a company has a more efficient accounts receivable management process, meaning it is collecting payments from customers more quickly. On the other hand, a lower ratio may suggest that the company is facing challenges in collecting payments promptly.

Overall, the consistent range of the receivables turnover ratio for Commercial Metals Company suggests that the company has been effectively managing its accounts receivable over the analyzed period. However, it would be beneficial for the company to compare its receivables turnover ratio with that of industry peers to gain a better understanding of its performance in this area.


Peer comparison

Feb 29, 2024