Enerpac Tool Group Corp (EPAC)

Receivables turnover

Aug 31, 2023 Aug 31, 2022 Aug 31, 2021 Aug 31, 2020 Aug 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 598,204 571,223 528,660 493,292 654,758
Receivables US$ in thousands 97,649 106,747 103,233 84,170 125,883
Receivables turnover 6.13 5.35 5.12 5.86 5.20

August 31, 2023 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue ÷ Receivables
= $598,204K ÷ $97,649K
= 6.13

The receivables turnover ratio measures how efficiently a company is collecting on its credit sales. It is calculated by dividing the total credit sales by the average accounts receivable balance. A higher receivables turnover ratio indicates that the company is collecting its outstanding receivables more frequently within a specific period.

Looking at the receivables turnover for Enerpac Tool Group Corp over the past five years, we can observe a fluctuating trend. In 2019, the receivables turnover ratio was 5.20, indicating that, on average, the company collected its receivables 5.20 times during the year. This number increased to 5.86 in 2020, suggesting a slight improvement in the efficiency of receivables collection.

In 2021, the ratio further increased to 5.12, indicating that the company's receivables were turning over slightly less frequently compared to the previous year. However, there was a substantial improvement in 2022, with the ratio reaching 5.35, signifying better collections efficiency.

The most recent data for 2023 shows a receivables turnover ratio of 6.13, the highest in the past five years. This suggests that Enerpac Tool Group Corp has significantly improved its collection process, indicating a more efficient management of its accounts receivable.

Overall, the increasing trend in the receivables turnover ratio over the past two years reflects more effective credit management and collection efforts by the company. This may indicate improved credit policies, more proactive collection procedures, or an overall increase in the quality of the company's customer base, all favorable signs for the financial health of Enerpac Tool Group Corp.


Peer comparison

Aug 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Enerpac Tool Group Corp
EPAC
6.13
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
CW
3.82
Eaton Corporation PLC
ETN
5.16