Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR)

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 21.59 26.52 24.65 30.76 35.04
Days of sales outstanding (DSO) days 49.21 44.55 50.41 57.12 63.71
Number of days of payables days 53.32 52.82 60.51 61.73 48.21
Cash conversion cycle days 17.48 18.24 14.56 26.15 50.54

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash conversion cycle = DOH + DSO – Number of days of payables
= 21.59 + 49.21 – 53.32
= 17.48

The cash conversion cycle of Nabors Industries Ltd has shown a decreasing trend over the years, indicating an improvement in the company's efficiency in managing its working capital. In 2020, the cash conversion cycle was 50.54 days, which decreased to 26.15 days by the end of 2021, showing a significant reduction.

By the end of 2022, the cash conversion cycle further decreased to 14.56 days, reflecting the company's ability to convert its inventory and accounts receivable into cash more quickly. However, by the end of 2023, there was a slight increase to 18.24 days, suggesting a temporary slowdown in the cash conversion process.

In 2024, the cash conversion cycle remained relatively stable at 17.48 days, indicating that the company was able to maintain its efficiency in managing working capital. Overall, the decreasing trend in the cash conversion cycle is a positive sign for Nabors Industries Ltd, as it indicates improved liquidity and effective management of operating cycle activities.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Cash conversion cycle
Nabors Industries Ltd
NBR
17.48
Helmerich and Payne Inc
HP
52.12
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc
PTEN
-112.00
Valaris Ltd
VAL
44.35