Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)

Receivables turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,762,156 3,695,656 3,621,064 3,540,669 3,458,362 3,374,952 3,281,168 3,186,129 3,114,730 3,042,690 3,032,767 3,044,905 3,082,503 2,507,617 2,458,612 2,387,164 2,391,336 2,378,663 2,421,929 2,510,878
Receivables US$ in thousands 835,037 857,614 817,135 776,662 732,678 790,334 751,532 720,248 723,304 713,592 699,632 661,129 647,148 670,867 644,089 617,499 588,718 634,944 598,340 630,626
Receivables turnover 4.51 4.31 4.43 4.56 4.72 4.27 4.37 4.42 4.31 4.26 4.33 4.61 4.76 3.74 3.82 3.87 4.06 3.75 4.05 3.98

December 31, 2024 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $3,762,156K ÷ $835,037K
= 4.51

The receivables turnover ratio for Curtiss-Wright Corporation has shown a relatively stable trend over the past few years, indicating the company's ability to efficiently collect payments from its customers. The ratio has hovered around the range of 3.75 to 4.76, with occasional fluctuations.

From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, the receivables turnover ratio has generally increased, peaking at 4.76 on December 31, 2021. This may suggest that Curtiss-Wright has been improving its collections process and managing its receivables more effectively during this period.

Although there have been fluctuations in the ratio over the quarters, the overall trend indicates that the company has been successful in converting its accounts receivable into cash. A higher receivables turnover ratio is generally favorable as it implies that the company is collecting payments more frequently, which can improve cash flow and reduce the risk of bad debts.

Overall, the consistent performance and upward trend in Curtiss-Wright Corporation's receivables turnover ratio reflect positively on the company's financial management and its ability to efficiently manage its accounts receivable.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
CW
4.51
Eaton Corporation PLC
ETN
5.16
Enerpac Tool Group Corp
EPAC
5.65