Dell Technologies Inc (DELL)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

		Aug 2, 2024	May 3, 2024	Feb 2, 2024	Nov 3, 2023	Aug 4, 2023	May 5, 2023	Feb 3, 2023	Oct 28, 2022	Jul 29, 2022	Apr 29, 2022	Jan 28, 2022	Oct 29, 2021	Jul 30, 2021	Apr 30, 2021	Jan 29, 2021	Oct 30, 2020	Jul 31, 2020	May 1, 2020	Jan 31, 2020	Nov 1, 2019
Receivables turnover		5.61	6.79	19.04	20.08	19.47	—	5.64	6.36	5.79	6.25	5.58	5.08	5.18	5.61	4.83	5.33	5.32	—	5.30	—
DSO	days	65.02	53.78	19.17	18.18	18.74	—	64.73	57.39	63.09	58.43	65.40	71.79	70.49	65.03	75.56	68.52	68.58	—	68.83	—

August 2, 2024 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 5.61
= 65.02

The days of sales outstanding (DSO) for Dell Technologies Inc fluctuated over the periods provided in the table. The DSO represents the average number of days it takes for the company to collect funds after making a sale. A high DSO may indicate inefficiencies in collecting receivables, while a low DSO may signal effective accounts receivable management.

Looking at the data, Dell's DSO ranged from as low as 18.18 days to as high as 75.56 days. The significant variance in DSO over time can be indicative of changes in the company's credit policies, customer payment behavior, or the overall health of the business.

It is worth noting that DSO was not available for a few periods in the data, indicating potential issues with data availability or reporting. This can impact the continuity of the analysis and understanding of Dell's collection efficiency.

In order to derive more meaningful insights from the DSO trend, it would be beneficial to compare the DSO figures with industry benchmarks and the company's historical performance. Furthermore, conducting a deeper analysis of the reasons behind any fluctuations in DSO can provide valuable insights into Dell's accounts receivable management practices and overall financial health.