Vail Resorts Inc (MTN)
Days of sales outstanding (DSO)
| Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | ||
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| Receivables turnover | 7.68 | 8.43 | 20.57 | 27.18 | 7.58 | 8.21 | 17.61 | 22.19 | 6.59 | 9.22 | 13.02 | 17.92 | 5.53 | 8.57 | 13.57 | 8.76 | 18.41 | 21.26 | 22.73 | 26.57 | |
| DSO | days | 47.54 | 43.32 | 17.74 | 13.43 | 48.14 | 44.46 | 20.72 | 16.45 | 55.41 | 39.58 | 28.04 | 20.36 | 66.02 | 42.61 | 26.90 | 41.65 | 19.83 | 17.17 | 16.06 | 13.74 |
July 31, 2024 calculation
DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 7.68
= 47.54
The days of sales outstanding (DSO) for Vail Resorts Inc have shown fluctuations over the past few years. DSO indicates how long it takes for a company to collect its accounts receivable.
Looking at the data, we can see that the DSO for Vail Resorts Inc has ranged from as low as 13.43 days to as high as 66.02 days over the past five years. The trend indicates some variation in the company's ability to collect its receivables efficiently.
In the more recent periods, the DSO figures have generally remained within the range of 40-50 days, indicating a relatively stable collection period. However, there have been some spikes, such as the 66.02 days recorded in the quarter ending July 31, 2021, which may warrant further investigation into the company's credit and collection policies.
Overall, it is essential for Vail Resorts Inc to monitor its DSO closely to ensure effective management of accounts receivable and maintain healthy cash flow levels. Any significant changes in DSO should be evaluated to understand the underlying reasons and take appropriate actions to improve efficiency in collections.
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Jul 31, 2024