The Ensign Group Inc (ENSG)

Receivables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,731,458 3,554,106 3,388,158 3,200,096 3,026,034 2,910,738 2,808,673 2,713,098 2,627,461 2,566,044 2,496,870 2,442,374 2,402,596 2,093,511 2,091,399 2,076,776 2,032,067 2,250,949 2,161,856 3,084,516
Receivables US$ in thousands 485,039 472,123 446,025 444,181 408,432 353,956 339,001 339,886 328,731 313,858 313,663 312,578 305,062 294,151 302,061 329,518 308,985 308,093 296,935 291,701
Receivables turnover 7.69 7.53 7.60 7.20 7.41 8.22 8.29 7.98 7.99 8.18 7.96 7.81 7.88 7.12 6.92 6.30 6.58 7.31 7.28 10.57

December 31, 2023 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $3,731,458K ÷ $485,039K
= 7.69

A trend analysis of Ensign Group Inc's receivables turnover over the past eight quarters shows fluctuations but generally stable performance. The company's receivables turnover ratio has ranged from 7.20 to 8.28 during this period. The receivables turnover for Q4 2023 was 7.69, which indicates that the company collected its accounts receivable approximately 7.69 times during the quarter.

The company's ability to collect its receivables appears consistent, as the turnover ratio has been relatively steady around the 7.20 to 8.28 range. A higher receivables turnover ratio generally indicates that the company is efficient in collecting payment from its customers or clients. However, fluctuations in the ratio could suggest changes in the company's credit policies, sales practices, or customer payment behaviors.

Overall, Ensign Group Inc's receivables turnover ratio indicates a healthy level of efficiency in collecting outstanding payments from customers, contributing positively to the company's cash flow and liquidity position.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
The Ensign Group Inc
ENSG
7.69
National HealthCare Corporation
NHC
10.47