ScanSource Inc (SCSC)

Receivables turnover

Jun 30, 2024 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
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,271,767 3,456,843 3,586,052 3,696,345 3,765,764 3,784,114 3,749,064 3,605,612 3,521,335 3,412,777 3,296,866 3,243,208 3,143,033 2,487,363 2,627,719 2,804,853 3,053,082 3,814,466 3,834,988 3,891,614
Receivables US$ in thousands 671,935 589,847 662,799 691,669 825,775 684,458 779,562 744,946 799,547 642,384 613,186 589,532 642,097 509,404 534,583 509,779 499,451 618,758 645,270 706,428
Receivables turnover 4.87 5.86 5.41 5.34 4.56 5.53 4.81 4.84 4.40 5.31 5.38 5.50 4.89 4.88 4.92 5.50 6.11 6.16 5.94 5.51

June 30, 2024 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $3,271,767K ÷ $671,935K
= 4.87

ScanSource Inc's receivables turnover has shown some fluctuations over the past several quarters. The receivables turnover ratio measures how efficiently a company is able to collect on its credit sales during a specific period. A higher turnover ratio is generally favorable as it indicates that the company is able to collect its outstanding receivables more quickly.

Looking at the trend in ScanSource Inc's receivables turnover, we can see that it has ranged from 4.40 to 6.16 over the past few quarters. The ratio peaked at 6.16 in the second quarter of 2020 and hit a low of 4.40 in the second quarter of 2022. This variability suggests that the company's collection efficiency has been inconsistent.

In recent quarters, the receivables turnover ratio has been relatively stable, ranging between 4.87 and 5.86. This could indicate that ScanSource Inc has been able to maintain a moderate level of efficiency in collecting its accounts receivable.

Overall, while the receivables turnover ratio for ScanSource Inc has shown some fluctuations, it is important for the company to continue monitoring and improving its collection processes to ensure timely receipt of payments from customers and optimize its cash flow management.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
ScanSource Inc
SCSC
4.87
ePlus inc
PLUS
3.45