Domino’s Pizza Inc (DPZ)

Cash conversion cycle

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Days of inventory on hand (DOH) days 11.00 10.31 9.34 9.65 8.72
Days of sales outstanding (DSO) days 23.04 20.71 21.39 21.68 21.21
Number of days of payables days 14.09 11.34 12.52 13.67 18.30
Cash conversion cycle days 19.95 19.69 18.21 17.66 11.63

December 31, 2023 calculation

Cash conversion cycle = DOH + DSO – Number of days of payables
= 11.00 + 23.04 – 14.09
= 19.95

Dominos Pizza Inc's cash conversion cycle has shown a consistent upward trend over the past five years, increasing from 11.63 days at the end of 2019 to 19.95 days at the end of 2023. This indicates that the company is taking longer to convert its investments in inventory into cash.

The increase in the cash conversion cycle suggests that Dominos Pizza Inc may be facing challenges in efficiently managing its inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

Overall, the trend in the cash conversion cycle over the past five years indicates a potential need for the company to streamline its operations, improve inventory management, and enhance its cash flow conversion efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Cash conversion cycle
Domino’s Pizza Inc
DPZ
19.95
Sysco Corporation
SYY
15.59
US Foods Holding Corp
USFD
14.48