Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

		Dec 31, 2024	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
Receivables turnover		6.67	6.89	6.93	7.10	6.37	7.18	7.42	7.86	6.99	7.81	7.50	7.58	6.39	6.85	6.68	6.87	5.79	6.71	7.67	7.01
DSO	days	54.76	52.94	52.64	51.44	57.32	50.81	49.22	46.45	52.20	46.76	48.70	48.15	57.13	53.32	54.64	53.11	63.04	54.41	47.62	52.10

December 31, 2024 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 6.67
= 54.76

Based on the provided data, Alphabet Inc Class A has shown fluctuations in its Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) metric over the analyzed period. DSO represents the average number of days it takes for a company to collect revenue after a sale is made.

The trend in Alphabet Inc Class A's DSO from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, shows some variability. The DSO ranged from a low of 46.45 days on March 31, 2023, to a high of 63.04 days on December 31, 2020.

Overall, there seems to be an effort by Alphabet Inc Class A to manage its receivables efficiently, with some quarters showing lower DSO figures indicating faster collection of revenue. The lower DSO values could imply effective credit management policies or prompt collection efforts, which could positively impact cash flow and working capital management.

However, the fluctuating nature of DSO also suggests potential challenges in receivables management or customer payment behavior that may impact the company's liquidity and cash conversion cycle. It would be important for Alphabet Inc Class A to continue monitoring and improving its DSO to ensure optimal financial performance and liquidity management.