Signet Jewelers Ltd (SIG)

Receivables turnover

Feb 1, 2025 Nov 2, 2024 Aug 3, 2024 May 4, 2024 Feb 3, 2024 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 29, 2022 Oct 30, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 May 1, 2021 Jan 30, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Aug 1, 2020 May 2, 2020
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 6,712,300 6,880,500 6,926,400 7,048,500 7,202,700 7,348,300 7,533,100 7,669,400 7,830,100 7,967,900 7,923,300 7,954,800 7,807,100 7,169,500 6,926,400 6,014,800 5,173,500 5,165,200 5,061,200 5,553,800
Receivables US$ in thousands 14,300 70,700 9,200 9,300 18,800 20,000 26,300 65,200 24,100 251,800 154,100 161,800 43,100 134,700 68,800 137,300 140,400 169,400 282,800 29,800
Receivables turnover 469.39 97.32 752.87 757.90 383.12 367.42 286.43 117.63 324.90 31.64 51.42 49.16 181.14 53.23 100.67 43.81 36.85 30.49 17.90 186.37

February 1, 2025 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $6,712,300K ÷ $14,300K
= 469.39

Signet Jewelers Ltd's receivables turnover ratio has shown significant fluctuations over the period under review. The ratio stood at a high of 186.37 as of May 2, 2020, indicating that the company collected its accounts receivables nearly 186 times during that period. However, the ratio dropped to 17.90 as of August 1, 2020, signaling a considerable slowdown in collecting its receivables.

Subsequently, there were fluctuations in the ratio with varying levels of improvement. The ratio increased to 36.85 as of January 30, 2021, and further improved to 100.67 by July 31, 2021, suggesting more efficient management of accounts receivables compared to the previous periods. However, by November 2, 2024, the ratio dropped to 97.32, indicating a slower turnover of receivables.

The most notable increase in receivables turnover occurred as of February 1, 2025, with a ratio of 469.39, signifying a substantial enhancement in the company's ability to collect outstanding payments. This sharp rise could indicate more effective credit control measures or a reduction in credit sales.

Overall, it is clear that Signet Jewelers Ltd has experienced fluctuations in its receivables turnover ratio over the period, with some periods showing significant improvements in the efficiency of collecting accounts receivables, while others showing a slowdown. Further analysis would be needed to understand the factors driving these fluctuations and their implications for the company's financial health.