Omnicom Group Inc (OMC)

Receivables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 14,692,200 14,499,500 14,364,800 14,322,100 14,289,100 14,276,700 14,268,300 14,272,700 14,289,300 14,190,500 13,962,000 13,191,100 13,171,100 13,555,300 13,972,600 14,891,700 14,953,700 14,899,200 14,989,700 15,129,500
Receivables US$ in thousands 8,659,800 7,285,800 7,460,100 7,062,200 8,097,100 6,532,300 7,043,700 7,071,600 8,472,500 7,186,200 7,246,300 6,633,200 7,813,400 6,298,300 5,290,800 6,690,500 7,829,000 6,547,900 7,244,900 7,036,700
Receivables turnover 1.70 1.99 1.93 2.03 1.76 2.19 2.03 2.02 1.69 1.97 1.93 1.99 1.69 2.15 2.64 2.23 1.91 2.28 2.07 2.15

December 31, 2023 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $14,692,200K ÷ $8,659,800K
= 1.70

Omnicom Group, Inc.'s receivables turnover ratio has fluctuated over the past eight quarters. The ratio indicates how efficiently the company is collecting its accounts receivable during a specific period. A higher turnover ratio generally signifies better effectiveness in collecting outstanding payments from customers.

In the most recent quarter, Q4 2023, Omnicom's receivables turnover stood at 1.70 times, showing a decrease from the previous quarter. This may indicate that the company took longer to collect its receivables compared to the prior period. The lower turnover ratio could be a potential concern, suggesting that Omnicom may be facing challenges in managing its accounts receivable efficiently.

Comparing Q4 2023 to Q4 2022, there has been a slight decrease in the receivables turnover ratio, indicating a potential deterioration in the company's receivables management performance over the past year. Omnicom's receivables turnover has been fluctuating over the quarters, with some variability observed, possibly due to changes in credit policies, economic conditions, or customer payment behavior.

Overall, Omnicom Group, Inc. should monitor its receivables turnover closely and take necessary actions to improve collection efficiency and maintain a healthy cash flow position.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Omnicom Group Inc
OMC
1.70
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc
IPG
1.36