Minerals Technologies Inc (MTX)

Receivables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,108,700 2,074,800 1,820,700 1,556,400 1,745,900
Receivables US$ in thousands 399,100 404,000 367,800 369,000 376,200
Receivables turnover 5.28 5.14 4.95 4.22 4.64

December 31, 2023 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue ÷ Receivables
= $2,108,700K ÷ $399,100K
= 5.28

Minerals Technologies, Inc.'s receivables turnover has shown a consistent improvement over the past five years, indicating the company's ability to efficiently collect payments from its customers. The increasing trend from 4.76 in 2019 to 5.44 in 2023 signifies that the company is managing its accounts receivable more effectively.

A higher receivables turnover ratio suggests that the company is converting its accounts receivable into cash more frequently within a year. This efficiency in collecting payments from its customers is positive for the company as it indicates strong liquidity and potentially reduces the risk of bad debts.

The steady improvement in the receivables turnover ratio reflects positively on Minerals Technologies, Inc.'s credit and collection policies, as well as its ability to manage its working capital effectively. The company's management may be implementing strategies to streamline the credit approval process or adopting more aggressive collection tactics, contributing to the enhanced receivables turnover performance.

Overall, the increasing trend in the receivables turnover ratio demonstrates that Minerals Technologies, Inc. is effectively managing its accounts receivable, which is a key indicator of the company's financial health and operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Minerals Technologies Inc
MTX
5.28
Air Products and Chemicals Inc
APD
6.43
Arcadium Lithium plc
ALTM
5.91
Linde plc Ordinary Shares
LIN
6.91