Nordstrom Inc (JWN)

Receivables turnover

Feb 3, 2024 Jan 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 14,693,000 15,530,000 14,789,000 10,715,000 15,524,000
Receivables US$ in thousands 334,000 265,000 255,000 245,000 179,000
Receivables turnover 43.99 58.60 58.00 43.73 86.73

February 3, 2024 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue ÷ Receivables
= $14,693,000K ÷ $334,000K
= 43.99

The receivables turnover ratio for Nordstrom Inc has fluctuated over the past five years. In fiscal year 2020, the company had a high receivables turnover of 86.73, indicating that it collected its accounts receivables almost 87 times during the year, which suggests efficient collection practices. However, in fiscal year 2021 and 2024, the receivables turnover ratio decreased to 43.73 and 43.99, respectively, indicating that the company took longer to collect its accounts receivables during those periods.

Despite the decrease in recent years, Nordstrom Inc's receivables turnover ratio remains relatively healthy and stable, demonstrating effective management of its accounts receivables. It is important for the company to closely monitor this ratio to ensure timely collections and efficient working capital management.


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Feb 3, 2024