DocuSign Inc (DOCU)

Cash conversion cycle

Jan 31, 2025 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 31, 2022 Jan 31, 2021
Days of inventory on hand (DOH) days
Days of sales outstanding (DSO) days 52.67 58.20 75.18 76.61 84.94
Number of days of payables days 5.06 3.14 4.15 10.67 9.88
Cash conversion cycle days 47.61 55.06 71.03 65.94 75.07

January 31, 2025 calculation

Cash conversion cycle = DOH + DSO – Number of days of payables
= — + 52.67 – 5.06
= 47.61

DocuSign Inc's cash conversion cycle has shown a decreasing trend over the past five years, indicating an improvement in efficiency in managing its cash flows. From January 31, 2021, to January 31, 2025, the cash conversion cycle decreased from 75.07 days to 47.61 days.

A shorter cash conversion cycle implies that the company is able to convert its investments in inventory and accounts receivable into cash more rapidly. This can be a positive sign as it may suggest strong sales, efficient inventory management, and effective accounts receivable collections.

Overall, the decreasing trend in DocuSign Inc's cash conversion cycle shows an improvement in its working capital management efficiency over the years, which can positively impact the company's liquidity and financial performance.