Medpace Holdings Inc (MEDP)

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
Days of sales outstanding (DSO) days 51.32 57.81 60.88 59.42 63.42
Number of days of payables days 7.26 7.63 10.38 10.10 12.97
Cash conversion cycle days 44.05 50.18 50.49 49.32 50.45

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash conversion cycle = DOH + DSO – Number of days of payables
= — + 51.32 – 7.26
= 44.05

The cash conversion cycle of Medpace Holdings Inc has shown some fluctuations over the past five years. Starting at 50.45 days on December 31, 2020, it decreased slightly to 49.32 days on December 31, 2021, before increasing to 50.49 days on December 31, 2022. Subsequently, on December 31, 2023, the cycle remained relatively consistent at 50.18 days. However, there was a significant improvement seen on December 31, 2024, with the cycle decreasing to 44.05 days.

Overall, the trend indicates a mix of stability and efficiency in managing the company's cash conversion cycle. The decrease in the cycle duration in 2024 suggests that Medpace Holdings Inc has been improving its ability to convert its investments in inventory and accounts receivable into cash more rapidly, which is a positive sign for the company's liquidity and financial health.