Leidos Holdings Inc (LDOS)

Receivables turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 16,510,000 16,066,000 15,714,000 15,438,000 15,155,000 14,842,000 14,601,000 14,396,000 14,190,000 14,065,000 13,916,000 13,737,000 13,498,000 13,257,000 12,723,000 12,297,000 11,999,000 11,592,000 11,406,000 11,094,000
Receivables US$ in thousands 2,645,000 2,706,000 2,713,000 2,429,000 2,452,000 2,478,000 2,518,000 2,350,000 2,284,000 2,423,000 2,419,000 2,189,000 2,288,000 2,271,000 2,160,000 2,137,000 1,872,000 1,789,000 1,793,000 1,734,000
Receivables turnover 6.24 5.94 5.79 6.36 6.18 5.99 5.80 6.13 6.21 5.80 5.75 6.28 5.90 5.84 5.89 5.75 6.41 6.48 6.36 6.40

December 31, 2024 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $16,510,000K ÷ $2,645,000K
= 6.24

The receivables turnover of Leidos Holdings Inc has shown some fluctuations over the period from December 31, 2019, to December 31, 2024. It averaged around 6.00, indicating that, on average, the company collected its outstanding accounts receivables approximately six times during the year.

The ratio dipped to 5.75 by March 31, 2021, signaling a slight decrease in the efficiency of collecting receivables. This was followed by a gradual increase to 6.28 by December 31, 2021, suggesting improvement in receivables management.

However, the trend reversed as the turnover ratio dropped to 5.75 by March 31, 2022. This decline continued until June 30, 2023, reaching a low of 5.80, indicating a slower collection of receivables during these periods.

There was a rebound in the receivables turnover from September 30, 2023, to December 31, 2024, where the ratio increased to 6.24. This uptick suggests improved efficiency in collecting outstanding receivables during the most recent periods.

Overall, the company's management of accounts receivables has witnessed fluctuations, indicating the need for continuous monitoring and improvement in collection processes.