Eagle Materials Inc (EXP)

Receivables turnover

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 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,217,040 2,209,817 2,163,667 2,148,123 2,112,898 2,066,217 2,020,952 1,921,890 1,836,631 1,766,816 1,704,833 1,642,535 1,691,662 1,663,802 1,609,201 1,578,462 1,422,288 1,391,547 1,376,832 1,347,125
Receivables US$ in thousands 212,895 195,899 252,976 250,057 212,419 178,109 236,966 237,314 183,478 179,551 214,618 187,411 149,971 144,367 205,809 318,273 280,199 140,283 182,689 174,279
Receivables turnover 10.41 11.28 8.55 8.59 9.95 11.60 8.53 8.10 10.01 9.84 7.94 8.76 11.28 11.52 7.82 4.96 5.08 9.92 7.54 7.73

March 31, 2024 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $2,217,040K ÷ $212,895K
= 10.41

The receivables turnover ratio of Eagle Materials Inc has shown some fluctuation over the periods analyzed. The ratio indicates how efficiently the company is collecting its accounts receivable. A higher turnover ratio typically suggests that the company is collecting its receivables more quickly.

In the most recent period, ending on March 31, 2024, the receivables turnover ratio was 10.41, representing a decrease from the previous quarter's ratio of 11.28. This decline may indicate that Eagle Materials Inc took slightly longer to collect its receivables compared to the prior period.

Looking at the trend over the past few quarters, the receivables turnover ratio has shown variability, ranging from a low of 4.96 in June 2020 to a high of 11.60 in December 2022. The company's ability to efficiently manage its receivables appears to have improved since the low point in June 2020.

Overall, the fluctuation in the receivables turnover ratio suggests that Eagle Materials Inc's management of its accounts receivable collection has been somewhat inconsistent. Further investigation into the factors driving these fluctuations could provide insights into the company's cash flow management and customer credit policies.