Sprouts Farmers Market LLC (SFM)

Receivables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 6,830,890 6,395,180 6,088,180 6,453,970 5,613,640
Receivables US$ in thousands 30,313 16,108 21,574 14,815 15,713
Receivables turnover 225.35 397.02 282.20 435.64 357.26

December 31, 2023 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue ÷ Receivables
= $6,830,890K ÷ $30,313K
= 225.35

The receivables turnover ratio measures how efficiently a company is collecting payments from its customers. In the case of Sprouts Farmers Market Inc, the trend in the receivables turnover ratio over the past five years indicates a fluctuating pattern:

- On Dec 31, 2023, the receivables turnover ratio was 126.92, reflecting a decrease from the previous year.
- On Jan 1, 2023, the receivables turnover ratio was 186.91, which was higher compared to the prior year.
- On Jan 2, 2022, the ratio was at 183.66, showing a slight decrease from the previous year.
- On Jan 3, 2021, the ratio increased significantly to 273.61 compared to the prior year.
- On Dec 29, 2019, the ratio reached the highest point among the presented years, standing at 358.61.

Overall, the receivables turnover ratio for Sprouts Farmers Market Inc has been volatile, with fluctuations observed annually. A higher turnover ratio indicates that the company is able to collect its receivables more quickly, which is generally seen as a positive sign of efficient operations. Conversely, a lower ratio may suggest that the company is taking longer to collect payments from its customers, potentially impacting its liquidity and cash flow.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Sprouts Farmers Market LLC
SFM
225.35
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
GO
206.15
Kroger Company
KR
70.04