Knife River Corporation (KNF)

Cash conversion cycle

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022
Days of inventory on hand (DOH) days 59.60 54.63 60.92 59.36 50.91 51.37 61.94 62.42 53.94
Days of sales outstanding (DSO) days
Number of days of payables days
Cash conversion cycle days 59.60 54.63 60.92 59.36 50.91 51.37 61.94 62.42 53.94

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash conversion cycle = DOH + DSO – Number of days of payables
= 59.60 + — – —
= 59.60

The cash conversion cycle of Knife River Corporation has shown some fluctuations over the given period, ranging from 50.91 days to 62.42 days. The most recent data points to a cycle length of 59.60 days as of December 31, 2024. A shorter cash conversion cycle indicates that the company is able to convert its inventory into cash quicker, which could be a positive sign of efficiency in managing its working capital. However, it's important to closely monitor any increasing trend in the cycle as it may indicate potential issues with inventory turnover, accounts receivable collection, or payment of accounts payable, which could impact the company's liquidity and operating performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Cash conversion cycle
Knife River Corporation
KNF
59.60
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
MLM
87.35
MDU Resources Group Inc
MDU
5.65
Vulcan Materials Company
VMC
45.93