Edgewell Personal Care Co (EPC)
Days of sales outstanding (DSO)
| Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | ||
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| Receivables turnover | 13.73 | 10.50 | 10.86 | 12.80 | 13.34 | 11.85 | 9.98 | 13.36 | 12.23 | 10.83 | 9.40 | 10.41 | 10.47 | 10.60 | 8.19 | 9.24 | 9.49 | 9.14 | 8.62 | 9.77 | |
| DSO | days | 26.58 | 34.76 | 33.62 | 28.51 | 27.36 | 30.79 | 36.56 | 27.32 | 29.83 | 33.70 | 38.82 | 35.07 | 34.87 | 34.42 | 44.58 | 39.52 | 38.47 | 39.95 | 42.37 | 37.37 |
September 30, 2024 calculation
DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 13.73
= 26.58
The Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) ratio for Edgewell Personal Care Co, which measures how efficiently the company collects its accounts receivable, has shown some variability over the past few quarters. On average, the company takes around 30 days to collect its outstanding sales.
Looking at the trend in DSO over the past few quarters, we can observe fluctuations. The DSO increased from 26.58 days in September 2020 to a peak of 44.58 days in March 2021, indicating a deterioration in the collection period. However, it decreased to around 27 days by September 2021, showing an improvement.
In the most recent quarter, the DSO stood at 34.76 days, which is higher compared to the previous quarter at 33.62 days. This increase could indicate potential issues with collections or changes in customer payment patterns.
It is important for Edgewell Personal Care Co to closely monitor its DSO and work towards maintaining a balance between efficient collections and maintaining good customer relations. A high DSO could indicate potential cash flow issues, while a low DSO may suggest overly aggressive collections practices that could strain customer relationships.
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Sep 30, 2024