Energizer Holdings Inc (ENR)

Cash conversion cycle

Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020 Sep 30, 2019
Days of inventory on hand (DOH) days 97.35 92.73 107.16 82.07 76.41
Days of sales outstanding (DSO) days 70.91 57.50 44.62 51.06 59.69
Number of days of payables days 55.56 39.59 66.92 60.69 48.68
Cash conversion cycle days 112.70 110.64 84.86 72.44 87.41

September 30, 2023 calculation

Cash conversion cycle = DOH + DSO – Number of days of payables
= 97.35 + 70.91 – 55.56
= 112.70

The cash conversion cycle (CCC) of Energizer Holdings Inc has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2023, the CCC was 121.11 days, which decreased from the previous year's 137.64 days. This indicates a more efficient cash conversion cycle, as the company took less time to convert its investments in inventory and receivables into cash.

In 2021, the CCC was 93.60 days, showing a significant improvement from the previous two years. However, in 2020, the CCC increased to 74.24 days from 95.00 days in 2019, which may indicate potential inefficiencies in managing working capital.

Overall, the trend in the CCC suggests that Energizer Holdings Inc has made some improvements in managing its working capital over the years, but there have been fluctuations that may require further analysis to understand the underlying reasons for these changes.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Cash conversion cycle
Energizer Holdings Inc
ENR
112.70
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