ManpowerGroup Inc (MAN)

Receivables turnover

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
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 18,813,000 18,997,000 19,134,800 19,366,000 19,762,200 20,347,600 20,690,800 20,895,400 20,680,400 20,363,000 19,806,800 18,271,300 17,964,500 18,106,200 18,765,700 20,396,800 20,823,700 21,020,300 26,617,800 32,562,200
Receivables US$ in thousands 4,830,000 4,600,200 4,995,200 4,773,200 5,137,400 4,720,300 5,343,900 5,440,000 5,448,200 5,091,400 5,203,300 4,892,700 4,912,400 4,535,700 4,224,600 4,748,500 5,273,100 5,122,100 5,415,600 5,186,300
Receivables turnover 3.90 4.13 3.83 4.06 3.85 4.31 3.87 3.84 3.80 4.00 3.81 3.73 3.66 3.99 4.44 4.30 3.95 4.10 4.92 6.28

December 31, 2023 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $18,813,000K ÷ $4,830,000K
= 3.90

The receivables turnover ratio for ManpowerGroup has fluctuated over the past eight quarters. The ratio indicates the efficiency of the company in collecting its accounts receivable during a specific period. A higher ratio generally signifies that the company is collecting its outstanding receivables more quickly.

Based on the data provided, the trend in ManpowerGroup's receivables turnover has shown some variability. In the most recent quarter, Q4 2023, the receivables turnover was 3.92, slightly lower than the previous quarter at 4.15 in Q3 2023. This decrease may indicate that the company took longer to collect its receivables compared to the previous quarter.

Looking at the overall trend, the receivables turnover ratio has ranged between 3.85 and 4.32 over the past eight quarters. Despite some fluctuations, the ratio has generally been within a relatively narrow range, indicating a consistent ability to collect receivables efficiently.

It is important for ManpowerGroup to monitor its receivables turnover ratio closely to ensure that it maintains a healthy balance between extending credit to customers and collecting payments promptly. Any significant deviations from the historical trend may warrant further investigation to understand underlying factors affecting the company's receivables management.


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Dec 31, 2023