TE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

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 Mar 31, 2019
Receivables turnover 5.64 5.38 5.43 5.37 5.58 5.66 5.01 5.03 5.33 5.08 4.80 4.46 4.73 5.11 5.67 5.29 5.66 5.77 5.52 5.67
DSO days 64.73 67.88 67.22 67.92 65.45 64.49 72.92 72.57 68.45 71.89 76.06 81.84 77.17 71.49 64.34 69.01 64.51 63.23 66.09 64.37

December 31, 2023 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 5.64
= 64.73

The days of sales outstanding (DSO) for TE Connectivity Ltd have shown some fluctuations over the past few quarters. The DSO is a measure of the average number of days a company takes to collect revenue after a sale is made.

Looking at the data provided, we can see that the DSO figures range from a low of 63.23 days in March 2019 to a high of 81.84 days in June 2021. The trend appears to be somewhat fluctuating but generally stable over the period.

In more recent quarters, the DSO has been in the range of mid to high 60s, indicating that on average, TE Connectivity is collecting its accounts receivable within approximately 2 to 3 months. This suggests that the company has been effective in managing its credit and collection processes.

It's worth noting that the DSO can be influenced by various factors like industry norms, company's credit policies, customer payment behaviors, and economic conditions. Therefore, it would be beneficial to further analyze the reasons behind the fluctuations and changes in DSO to assess the overall efficiency of TE Connectivity's accounts receivable management.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
DSO
TE Connectivity Ltd
TEL
64.73
Arrow Electronics Inc
ARW
134.92
Avnet Inc
AVT
67.47