GMS Inc (GMS)

Receivables turnover

Apr 30, 2024 Apr 30, 2023 Apr 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2021 Apr 30, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 5,503,660 5,330,540 4,635,040 3,298,910 3,241,400
Receivables US$ in thousands 970,960 884,728 833,714 635,602 405,254
Receivables turnover 5.67 6.03 5.56 5.19 8.00

April 30, 2024 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue ÷ Receivables
= $5,503,660K ÷ $970,960K
= 5.67

The receivables turnover ratio for GMS Inc has fluctuated over the past five years. The ratio indicates how efficiently the company is collecting payments from its customers.

In 2024, the receivables turnover was 5.67, which suggests that on average, receivables were converted into cash approximately 5.67 times during the year. This was a slight decrease from the previous year's turnover of 6.03, indicating a potential slowdown in collecting payments from customers.

Comparing to earlier years, the company had a receivables turnover of 5.56 in 2022 and 5.19 in 2021, showing a relatively consistent performance in collecting receivables during those years.

However, in 2020, the receivables turnover was significantly higher at 8.00, indicating that the company was collecting receivables more frequently that year.

Overall, the trend in receivables turnover for GMS Inc shows some variability, with 2020 standing out as a year of efficient collection, while there have been slight fluctuations in the following years. It is important for the company to closely monitor its receivables turnover to ensure the timely collection of outstanding payments from customers.


Peer comparison

Apr 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
GMS Inc
GMS
5.67
Boise Cascad Llc
BCC
390.16