Okta Inc (OKTA)

Receivables turnover

Apr 30, 2025 Jan 31, 2025 Oct 31, 2024 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
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,681,000 2,610,000 2,533,000 2,452,000 2,362,000 2,263,000 2,168,208 2,065,250 1,961,057 1,858,000 1,730,807 1,600,445 1,464,138 1,300,201 1,151,926 1,018,625 903,571 835,424 768,011 703,669
Receivables US$ in thousands 345,000 621,000 463,000 377,000 307,000 559,000 418,000 388,000 290,000 481,000 380,754 323,377 258,911 398,000 253,568 238,478 218,474 194,818 139,473 110,540
Receivables turnover 7.77 4.20 5.47 6.50 7.69 4.05 5.19 5.32 6.76 3.86 4.55 4.95 5.65 3.27 4.54 4.27 4.14 4.29 5.51 6.37

April 30, 2025 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $2,681,000K ÷ $345,000K
= 7.77

The receivables turnover ratio for Okta Inc. exhibits notable fluctuations over the period analyzed. Initially, the ratio declined from 6.37 on July 31, 2020, to a low of 3.27 on January 31, 2022, indicating a slowdown in the company's ability to collect receivables efficiently during that timeframe. This decline suggests that customers were taking longer to settle their accounts, possibly reflecting changes in credit policies, customer mix, or overall market conditions.

Subsequently, a significant increase is observed, with the ratio rising sharply to 6.76 as of April 30, 2023, and reaching a peak of 7.77 by April 30, 2025. These increases imply an improvement in receivables collection efficiency, possibly due to stricter credit enforcement, better collection processes, or shifts in customer payment behavior favoring faster collections.

Throughout the analyzed period, the ratio demonstrates a cyclical pattern of decline and recovery, reflecting the company's evolving credit management and operational dynamics. The upward trend in recent periods indicates a positive development in accounts receivable management, with the company successfully reducing the time it takes to convert receivables into cash. Overall, the ratio's fluctuations highlight periods of operational challenges and subsequent improvements, underscoring the importance of ongoing credit and collection strategies in maintaining financial health.