Cinemark Holdings Inc (CNK)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Receivables turnover 11.72 2.90
DSO days 31.15 126.01

December 31, 2024 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ —
= —

Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) is a key metric that measures how long it takes for a company to collect payment from its customers for the products or services it sells.

Analyzing the DSO trend of Cinemark Holdings Inc over the past few years reveals a significant improvement. As of December 31, 2020, the DSO stood at 126.01 days, indicating that on average, it took Cinemark around 126 days to collect payment from its customers.

However, there was a remarkable drop in DSO by December 31, 2021, with the figure plunging to 31.15 days. This significant reduction suggests that the company improved its efficiency in collecting cash from its customers, possibly through better accounts receivable management or enhanced collection processes.

Looking ahead to the future, the data shows that DSO is not available for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024. This lack of data makes it challenging to assess the ongoing performance of Cinemark Holdings Inc in terms of its accounts receivable turnover and collection efficiency.

In conclusion, the substantial decline in DSO from 2020 to 2021 reflects an improvement in Cinemark's ability to convert sales into cash more quickly. However, the absence of data for subsequent years limits the ability to provide a more comprehensive analysis of the company's DSO trend and its implications for financial performance.