RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)

Receivables turnover

Mar 31, 2024 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
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,560,300 1,541,028 1,518,728 1,502,328 1,469,328 1,433,742 1,349,095 1,140,795 942,900 744,369 623,277 608,712 609,000 636,018 666,710 701,811 754,839 755,013 748,716 738,750
Receivables US$ in thousands 255,200 229,800 244,600 251,800 239,600 214,536 247,487 110,472 106,506 108,078 113,184 128,995 121,847 129,618 130,088
Receivables turnover 6.11 6.71 6.21 5.97 6.13 6.68 3.81 5.51 5.97 6.17 6.20 5.85 6.20 5.78 5.68

March 31, 2024 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $1,560,300K ÷ $255,200K
= 6.11

The receivables turnover ratio for RBC Bearings Incorporated has fluctuated over the past several quarters. The ratio indicates how many times during a period the company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

From December 2019 to March 2020, the receivables turnover ratio remained relatively stable, ranging from 5.78 to 6.20. This suggests that during this period, RBC Bearings effectively collected its receivables approximately 5.78 to 6.20 times per year.

However, there was a notable decrease in receivables turnover in the first quarter of 2021, dropping to 3.81. This signifies a potential issue with the collection of receivables during that period.

Subsequently, there was a recovery in the following quarters, with the ratio picking up to 5.51 in December 2021 and gradually increasing to 6.71 by the end of 2023. This recovery indicates an improvement in the company's ability to collect its outstanding receivables efficiently.

Overall, the trend in receivables turnover for RBC Bearings has been positive in recent quarters, showing an increasing efficiency in converting accounts receivable into cash. However, it is also essential for the company to monitor and manage its receivables effectively to ensure consistent and timely collection in the future.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
RBC Bearings Incorporated
RBC
6.11
Timken Company
TKR
6.99