Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)

Receivables turnover

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 Mar 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 16,644,190 16,285,330 15,919,820 15,590,950 15,364,810 14,986,580 14,842,990 14,583,300 14,303,250 14,240,870 13,942,640 13,751,990 13,290,930 13,331,740 13,244,740 13,027,110 13,014,400 12,664,130 13,413,910 14,419,930
Receivables US$ in thousands 3,676,510 3,558,810 3,558,720 3,518,730 3,439,940 3,405,380 3,303,280 3,302,870 2,992,810 3,101,420 3,188,950 3,301,620 3,265,260 3,167,310 3,153,660 3,178,580 3,056,120 2,840,210 2,779,190 2,747,170
Receivables turnover 4.53 4.58 4.47 4.43 4.47 4.40 4.49 4.42 4.78 4.59 4.37 4.17 4.07 4.21 4.20 4.10 4.26 4.46 4.83 5.25

December 31, 2023 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $16,644,190K ÷ $3,676,510K
= 4.53

Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s receivables turnover has been relatively stable over the past few years, ranging from 4.07 to 5.25. The company's ability to collect its accounts receivable has been consistent, with the turnover ratio averaging around 4.5 times annually. A higher turnover ratio indicates that Jacobs Solutions Inc. is collecting its receivables more efficiently.

It is worth noting that there was a slight decrease in receivables turnover in the most recent quarter compared to the previous quarter. This may suggest a potential slowdown in the collections process or changes in the company's credit policies. However, the overall trend indicates that Jacobs Solutions Inc. has been effectively managing its accounts receivable and converting them into cash in a timely manner.

Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks would provide more insights into the efficiency of Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s receivables management. Overall, the stable and relatively healthy receivables turnover ratio reflects positively on the company's liquidity and indicates effective credit and collection practices.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Jacobs Solutions Inc.
J
4.53
Fluor Corporation
FLR
13.61
Granite Construction Incorporated
GVA
11.64
KBR Inc
KBR
6.74