Alliant Energy Corp (LNT)

Cash conversion cycle

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Days of inventory on hand (DOH) days 48.92 54.60 47.53 42.49 40.56
Days of sales outstanding (DSO) days
Number of days of payables days
Cash conversion cycle days 48.92 54.60 47.53 42.49 40.56

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash conversion cycle = DOH + DSO – Number of days of payables
= 48.92 + — – —
= 48.92

The cash conversion cycle of Alliant Energy Corp has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. The cycle was 40.56 days as of December 31, 2020, which increased to 42.49 days by December 31, 2021. Subsequently, there was a further increase to 47.53 days by December 31, 2022. The trend continued with a significant rise to 54.60 days as of December 31, 2023, reflecting a potential delay in converting investments into cash. However, there was a slight improvement to 48.92 days by December 31, 2024.

Overall, the increasing cash conversion cycle indicates a longer period for Alliant Energy Corp to convert its investments, inventory, and receivables into cash. This may signify potential liquidity challenges or inefficiencies in managing working capital during the period under review. Further analysis into the underlying factors affecting the cycle fluctuations could provide insights for the company's management to optimize their cash conversion process.