Marathon Digital Holdings Inc (MARA)

Cash conversion cycle

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 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Days of inventory on hand (DOH) days 7.51 27.38 11.86 11.89 46.34 55.05 122.28 128.63 3,423.07
Days of sales outstanding (DSO) days 6.09 1.68 1.37 0.31 0.03 45.88 58.04 73.54 6,292.36
Number of days of payables days 15.99 8.51 16.09 8.98 3.22 1.40 28.18 65.37 23.13 29.02
Cash conversion cycle days -9.90 -8.51 -6.90 19.77 8.96 10.52 18.17 35.56 157.20 173.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,715.43 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

March 31, 2024 calculation

Cash conversion cycle = DOH + DSO – Number of days of payables
= — + 6.09 – 15.99
= -9.90

The cash conversion cycle of Marathon Digital Holdings Inc has fluctuated over the periods outlined in the table. For the most recent quarter ending March 31, 2024, the company reported a negative cash conversion cycle of -9.90 days, indicating that it is able to collect cash from its operations before having to pay its suppliers.

In the previous quarter, ending December 31, 2023, the cash conversion cycle improved further to -8.51 days, suggesting the company's efficiency in managing its working capital and converting inventory into cash quickly.

However, in the quarter ending June 30, 2023, the cash conversion cycle increased significantly to 19.77 days, which may signal potential delays in converting inventory into sales and collecting cash from customers.

Notably, in the quarter ending September 30, 2022, the cash conversion cycle was 35.56 days, indicating a longer period for the company to convert its resources into cash. This extended cycle could be a result of operational inefficiencies or challenges in managing working capital effectively.

Going back to the quarter ending December 31, 2020, the cash conversion cycle was notably high at 9,715.43 days, which could be an anomaly or an indication of significant issues in the company's cash flow management during that period.

Overall, monitoring the cash conversion cycle is crucial for understanding how efficiently Marathon Digital Holdings Inc is managing its working capital, inventory, and accounts receivable to generate cash flows. A negative or low cash conversion cycle generally indicates effective working capital management, while a high or positive cycle may raise concerns about liquidity and operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Cash conversion cycle
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc
MARA
-9.90
Dolby Laboratories
DLB
177.80
InterDigital Inc
IDCC
196.38