Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU)

Receivables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,053,900 3,385,100 2,537,100 1,133,600 1,473,600
Receivables US$ in thousands 325,200 297,200 332,700 112,800 167,100
Receivables turnover 9.39 11.39 7.63 10.05 8.82

December 31, 2023 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue ÷ Receivables
= $3,053,900K ÷ $325,200K
= 9.39

The receivables turnover ratio for Kaiser Aluminum Corp has shown some fluctuations over the past five years. In 2023, the ratio was 9.14, slightly lower than the previous year's 9.25. This indicates that the company collected its accounts receivable approximately 9.14 times during the year.

Comparing to 2021, where the ratio was 6.80, there was a significant improvement in 2023. The company managed to collect its receivables more efficiently in 2023 than in 2021. Additionally, in 2023, the company's receivables turnover was higher compared to 2019 and 2020, indicating an improvement in the collection of accounts receivable over those years.

Overall, while there have been fluctuations, the trend in the receivables turnover ratio of Kaiser Aluminum Corp suggests that the company is managing its accounts receivable effectively and has improved its collection efficiency in recent years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
KALU
9.39
Howmet Aerospace Inc
HWM
9.28
Mueller Industries Inc
MLI
9.75
Quanex Building Products
NX
5.79