Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)

Receivables turnover

Oct 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 Jan 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Jul 31, 2020 Apr 30, 2020 Jan 31, 2020
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 30,127,000 29,020,000 28,312,000 28,081,000 29,135,000 29,655,000 29,604,000 29,344,000 28,496,000 27,979,000 27,925,000 27,912,000 27,784,000 27,638,000 27,557,000 26,866,000 26,982,000 26,989,000 27,390,000 28,531,000
Receivables US$ in thousands 7,420,000 7,562,000 7,486,000 7,410,000 7,024,000 7,166,000 7,427,000 7,927,000 4,101,000 6,974,000 6,777,000 7,247,000 3,979,000 7,111,000 6,781,000 6,816,000 3,386,000 6,653,000 6,240,000 6,455,000
Receivables turnover 4.06 3.84 3.78 3.79 4.15 4.14 3.99 3.70 6.95 4.01 4.12 3.85 6.98 3.89 4.06 3.94 7.97 4.06 4.39 4.42

October 31, 2024 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $30,127,000K ÷ $7,420,000K
= 4.06

The receivables turnover ratio for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co over the past 20 quarters has shown fluctuations. The ratio has ranged from a low of 3.70 to a high of 7.97, indicating varying efficiency in collecting outstanding receivables during this period.

On average, the company has turned over its accounts receivable approximately 4.38 times a year. A higher turnover ratio suggests that the company is collecting its receivables more frequently, which is generally seen as a positive sign of liquidity and efficiency.

It is notable that there are quarters where the receivables turnover ratio exceeds this average, implying that the company was particularly effective in collecting outstanding receivables in those periods. Conversely, there are quarters where the ratio falls below the average, indicating potential challenges in collecting receivables timely.

Overall, the trend in the receivables turnover ratio for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co shows variability over the past 20 quarters, reflecting fluctuations in the company's ability to efficiently manage its accounts receivable.


Peer comparison

Oct 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
HPE
4.06
HP Inc
HPQ
7.34
International Business Machines
IBM
8.01

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Receivables Turnover (Quarterly Data)