Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK)

Receivables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 9,428,000 9,440,000 7,156,000 6,560,000 6,160,000
Receivables US$ in thousands 835,000 879,000 859,000 654,000 504,500
Receivables turnover 11.29 10.74 8.33 10.03 12.21

December 31, 2023 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue ÷ Receivables
= $9,428,000K ÷ $835,000K
= 11.29

The receivables turnover ratio for Graphic Packaging Holding Co has shown fluctuations over the past five years. The trend indicates that the company is collecting its accounts receivable more frequently in recent years.

In 2023, the receivables turnover ratio increased to 11.29 times from 10.74 times in 2022, reflecting an improvement in the efficiency of collecting outstanding payments from customers. This indicates that Graphic Packaging Holding Co is converting its accounts receivable into cash more rapidly in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Furthermore, the receivables turnover ratio in 2023 is higher than the ratios for 2021 and 2020, suggesting a positive trend in managing receivables effectively. However, it is slightly lower than the ratio in 2019, indicating a relative decrease in efficiency in collecting receivables compared to that year.

Overall, the increasing trend in receivables turnover for Graphic Packaging Holding Co indicates an improvement in the company's liquidity position and its ability to collect outstanding payments promptly.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Graphic Packaging Holding Company
GPK
11.29
Packaging Corp of America
PKG
7.44
Smurfit WestRock plc
SW
Sonoco Products Company
SON
7.63