Edgewell Personal Care Co (EPC)

Receivables turnover

Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,253,700 2,251,600 2,171,700 2,087,300 1,949,700
Receivables US$ in thousands 164,100 168,800 177,500 199,400 205,500
Receivables turnover 13.73 13.34 12.23 10.47 9.49

September 30, 2024 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue ÷ Receivables
= $2,253,700K ÷ $164,100K
= 13.73

The trend in Edgewell Personal Care Co's receivables turnover ratio over the five-year period from September 30, 2020, to September 30, 2024, shows a consistent improvement. The receivables turnover ratio measures how efficiently a company manages its receivables by indicating how many times during a period the receivables are collected and replaced.

From September 30, 2020, to September 30, 2024, the receivables turnover ratio increased from 9.49 to 13.73. This signifies that the company's ability to collect receivables improved steadily over this period.

The higher receivables turnover indicates that Edgewell Personal Care Co has been more effective in collecting payments from customers, converting credit sales into cash more quickly. This could be attributable to better credit management practices, tighter credit policies, improved collection processes, or enhanced customer creditworthiness.

Overall, the increasing trend in receivables turnover for Edgewell Personal Care Co is a positive sign of efficiency in managing its accounts receivables, which can positively impact the company's cash flow and overall financial health.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Edgewell Personal Care Co
EPC
13.73
Energizer Holdings Inc
ENR
6.10
Integer Holdings Corp
ITGR
6.38
Novanta Inc
NOVT
6.31