Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)

Receivables turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,121,200 2,796,860 2,510,060 2,464,460 2,391,340
Receivables US$ in thousands 835,037 732,678 723,304 647,148 588,718
Receivables turnover 3.74 3.82 3.47 3.81 4.06

December 31, 2024 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue ÷ Receivables
= $3,121,200K ÷ $835,037K
= 3.74

The receivables turnover for Curtiss-Wright Corporation has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2020, the receivables turnover ratio was 4.06, indicating that the company collected its accounts receivables approximately 4.06 times during the year. However, this ratio decreased to 3.81 in 2021, suggesting a slight decrease in the efficiency of collecting receivables.

By 2022, the ratio further decreased to 3.47, potentially signaling challenges in collecting outstanding amounts efficiently. The following year, in 2023, there was a slight improvement as the receivables turnover ratio increased to 3.82, indicating a better collection process.

In the most recent year, 2024, the receivables turnover ratio stood at 3.74. Although this figure is slightly lower compared to 2023, it still shows an acceptable rate of receivables turnover overall.

Overall, the trend in Curtiss-Wright Corporation's receivables turnover suggests variability in the efficiency of collecting outstanding receivables over the five-year period, with some years showing improvement and others showing a slight decline. This fluctuation may warrant further investigation into the company's credit policies, collection processes, and customer base.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
CW
3.74
Eaton Corporation PLC
ETN
5.16
Enerpac Tool Group Corp
EPAC
5.65