NV5 Global Inc (NVEE)

Cash conversion cycle

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Days of inventory on hand (DOH) days
Days of sales outstanding (DSO) days 43.64 47.19 55.58 55.34 94.40
Number of days of payables days 25.82 30.24 32.91 24.50 27.04
Cash conversion cycle days 17.82 16.95 22.67 30.84 67.36

December 31, 2023 calculation

Cash conversion cycle = DOH + DSO – Number of days of payables
= — + 43.64 – 25.82
= 17.82

The cash conversion cycle measures how long it takes a company to convert its investments in inventory and other resources into cash inflows from sales. NV5 Global Inc's cash conversion cycle has shown fluctuations over the past five years.

In 2019, the company had a significantly long cash conversion cycle of 67.36 days, indicating that it took a relatively long time for the company to convert its investments into cash inflows. However, this cycle has improved significantly over the years, with the trend showing a steady decline.

By 2023, the cash conversion cycle had decreased to 17.82 days, reflecting a more efficient management of working capital and faster conversion of inventory and other resources into cash. This shorter cash conversion cycle suggests that NV5 Global Inc has been able to improve its cash flow management and operate more efficiently in terms of working capital.

Overall, the decreasing trend in NV5 Global Inc's cash conversion cycle indicates improvements in its operational efficiency and working capital management over the years, leading to faster cash inflows and potentially better overall financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Cash conversion cycle
NV5 Global Inc
NVEE
17.82
Johnson Controls International PLC
JCI
61.87