Neurocrine Biosciences Inc (NBIX)

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 20.05 15.02 16.50 19.09 23.59
Days of sales outstanding (DSO) days 76.48 85.14 90.50 61.85 59.00
Number of days of payables days
Cash conversion cycle days 96.54 100.16 107.00 80.93 82.59

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash conversion cycle = DOH + DSO – Number of days of payables
= 20.05 + 76.48 – —
= 96.54

The cash conversion cycle of Neurocrine Biosciences Inc has shown some fluctuations over the years. In 2020, the company's cash conversion cycle was 82.59 days, which decreased slightly to 80.93 days by the end of 2021. However, there was a significant increase in the cash conversion cycle to 107.00 days by the end of 2022. This suggests that the company took longer to convert its investments in inventory and other resources back into cash during that period.

By the end of 2023, Neurocrine Biosciences Inc managed to reduce its cash conversion cycle to 100.16 days, indicating improvement in efficiency in managing its working capital. In 2024, the cash conversion cycle further decreased to 96.54 days, reflecting a continued focus on optimizing the company's liquidity and operational effectiveness.

Overall, despite some fluctuations, Neurocrine Biosciences Inc has shown a general trend towards improving its cash conversion cycle over the analyzed years. It is important for the company to continue monitoring and managing this cycle efficiently to ensure healthy cash flow and working capital management.