Republic Services Inc (RSG)

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 3.83 3.97 4.30 3.91 3.54
Days of sales outstanding (DSO) days
Number of days of payables days
Cash conversion cycle days 3.83 3.97 4.30 3.91 3.54

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash conversion cycle = DOH + DSO – Number of days of payables
= 3.83 + — – —
= 3.83

The cash conversion cycle for Republic Services Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. As of December 31, 2020, the company's cash conversion cycle stood at 3.54 days, indicating a relatively efficient cash management. However, by December 31, 2022, the cash conversion cycle had increased to 4.30 days, suggesting a delay in converting resources into cash.

Subsequently, by December 31, 2024, the cash conversion cycle improved to 3.83 days, reflecting a positive trend towards quicker cash conversion. Overall, Republic Services Inc has experienced some variability in its cash conversion cycle, which may require further analysis to understand the underlying factors influencing this metric and potential strategies for improvement.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Cash conversion cycle
Republic Services Inc
RSG
3.83
Waste Management Inc
WM
19.03