Donaldson Company Inc (DCI)
Days of sales outstanding (DSO)
| Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | ||
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| Receivables turnover | 5.57 | 5.48 | 6.08 | 5.77 | 5.70 | 5.40 | 5.70 | 5.89 | 5.72 | 5.49 | 5.95 | 5.81 | 5.36 | 5.45 | 5.60 | 5.46 | 5.16 | 4.98 | 5.20 | 5.47 | |
| DSO | days | 65.49 | 66.64 | 60.03 | 63.30 | 64.09 | 67.53 | 64.07 | 61.99 | 63.80 | 66.43 | 61.34 | 62.84 | 68.06 | 67.00 | 65.13 | 66.81 | 70.69 | 73.23 | 70.20 | 66.69 |
July 31, 2025 calculation
DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 5.57
= 65.49
The analysis of Donaldson Company Inc.'s Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO) over the period from October 31, 2020, through July 31, 2025, reveals relative stability with modest fluctuations. Initially, in October 2020, the DSO stood at approximately 66.69 days, indicating the average duration it took the company to collect receivables. Over subsequent periods, the DSO experienced incremental variations, reaching as high as 73.23 days in April 2021 before gradually decreasing to a low of approximately 61.34 days in January 2023.
From early 2023 onward, the DSO displayed signs of stabilization in the low 60s range, with values oscillating between approximately 60 and 67 days. Notably, the most recent data point in October 2025 indicates a DSO of approximately 65.49 days, consistent with the overall trend of moderate fluctuations rather than drastic shifts.
Overall, Donaldson Company's DSO indicates a relatively steady collection period, with slight increases and decreases that suggest effective credit and receivables management. The stability across multiple periods points to a consistent approach to credit policies and collection efforts. Maintaining DSOs within this range may also reflect the company's industry standards and customer payment behaviors. The persistent range of around 60 to 70 days implies a balanced approach to extending credit while managing receivables efficiently.