La-Z-Boy Incorporated (LZB)

Cash conversion cycle

Apr 30, 2024 Apr 27, 2024 Apr 30, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Apr 30, 2022
Days of inventory on hand (DOH) days 82.45 82.45 75.21 72.82 76.81
Days of sales outstanding (DSO) days 24.82 19.50
Number of days of payables days 30.22 28.33
Cash conversion cycle days 82.45 77.05 75.21 64.00 76.81

April 30, 2024 calculation

Cash conversion cycle = DOH + DSO – Number of days of payables
= 82.45 + — – —
= 82.45

The cash conversion cycle of La-Z-Boy Incorporated has shown fluctuations over the years based on the provided data:

- As of April 30, 2022, the cash conversion cycle was 76.81 days.
- It improved to 64.00 days by April 29, 2023, indicating a more efficient conversion of inventory into cash during that period.
- However, by April 30, 2023, the cash conversion cycle increased to 75.21 days, suggesting a slight slowdown in the cash conversion process.
- The trend continued with a further increase to 77.05 days by April 27, 2024, possibly indicating challenges in managing working capital effectively.
- By April 30, 2024, the cash conversion cycle reached its highest level at 82.45 days, signifying a longer time taken to convert inventory into cash.

Overall, the fluctuations in La-Z-Boy Incorporated's cash conversion cycle highlight the importance of closely monitoring and managing the company's working capital efficiency to ensure optimal cash flow and liquidity in its operations.


Peer comparison

Apr 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Cash conversion cycle
La-Z-Boy Incorporated
LZB
82.45
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LEG
72.57
Somnigroup International Inc.
SGI
59.31