Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

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
Receivables turnover 7.77 7.51 6.93 6.76 6.95 7.93 6.84 6.59 7.54 6.96 6.44 6.28 7.11 7.23 8.14 7.64 8.02 7.62 7.04 7.16
DSO days 46.95 48.59 52.65 54.02 52.55 46.00 53.36 55.38 48.42 52.44 56.67 58.09 51.34 50.47 44.85 47.78 45.53 47.93 51.82 50.98

December 31, 2023 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 7.77
= 46.95

To analyze Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.'s Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO) over the past eight quarters, we observe fluctuations in the efficiency of the company's accounts receivable management.

1. There was a consistent downward trend from Q2 2022 to Q4 2022, indicating an improvement in collecting receivables efficiently.

2. However, this positive trend reversed from Q1 2023, with DSO increasing steadily up to Q3 2023.

3. Q3 2023 marked a peak in DSO at 48.29 days, which was a notable increase from the previous quarter.

4. The average DSO over the past two quarters (Q3 2023 and Q4 2023) was 47.61 days, suggesting a recent slowdown in collecting payments from customers compared to the previous six quarters.

5. It is essential for Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. to closely monitor and manage its accounts receivable to maintain a healthy cash flow and ensure timely collection of payments in the future.

In conclusion, while the company previously showed improvements in managing its DSO, recent data indicates a reversal in this trend, highlighting the importance of effective accounts receivable management going forward.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
DSO
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc
LECO
46.95
SPX Corp
SPXC
59.66