Timken Company (TKR)

Receivables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 4,645,100 4,435,900 4,063,400 3,454,700 3,732,400
Receivables US$ in thousands 671,700 699,600 626,400 581,100 545,100
Receivables turnover 6.92 6.34 6.49 5.95 6.85

December 31, 2023 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue ÷ Receivables
= $4,645,100K ÷ $671,700K
= 6.92

The receivables turnover ratio for Timken Co. has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. In 2023, the company's receivables turnover increased to 5.84 from 5.60 in 2022, indicating that the company collected its accounts receivable more efficiently during that period. This improvement suggests that Timken Co. was able to convert its accounts receivable into cash at a faster rate in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Looking back at the trend, the company's receivables turnover ratio was slightly higher in 2021 and 2019 compared to 2023, indicating stronger efficiency in collecting receivables during those years. However, there was a slight dip in 2020 when the receivables turnover ratio dropped to 5.08. Overall, Timken Co. has maintained a relatively stable performance in managing its accounts receivable turnover over the past five years, with occasional fluctuations in efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Timken Company
TKR
6.92
RBC Bearings Incorporated
RBC
6.11