Dycom Industries Inc (DY)

Cash conversion cycle

Jan 27, 2024 Jan 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Jan 25, 2020
Days of inventory on hand (DOH) days 10.68 12.10 10.18 8.69 112.15
Days of sales outstanding (DSO) days 109.60 103.29 107.02 98.34 90.67
Number of days of payables days 21.86 21.86 19.53 19.50 136.43
Cash conversion cycle days 98.42 93.52 97.68 87.53 66.39

January 27, 2024 calculation

Cash conversion cycle = DOH + DSO – Number of days of payables
= 10.68 + 109.60 – 21.86
= 98.42

Dycom Industries, Inc.'s cash conversion cycle has shown some fluctuations over the past five years. The company's cash conversion cycle has ranged from 85.73 days to 96.35 days during this period. A longer cash conversion cycle indicates that the company takes longer to convert its investments in inventory and accounts receivable into cash from sales.

In general, Dycom Industries, Inc.'s cash conversion cycle has been relatively stable, hovering around the 90-day mark over the past five years. A consistent cash conversion cycle can indicate effective working capital management and operational efficiency. However, it is important to note that the company's cash conversion cycle has increased slightly in the most recent year, which may warrant further analysis to identify any underlying factors contributing to this change.

Overall, Dycom Industries, Inc.'s cash conversion cycle provides insight into the company's ability to efficiently manage its working capital and convert investments into cash. Continued monitoring and analysis of this metric can help stakeholders assess the company's financial performance and operational effectiveness over time.


Peer comparison

Jan 27, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Cash conversion cycle
Dycom Industries Inc
DY
98.42
MasTec Inc
MTZ
7.72
MYR Group Inc
MYRG
17.04