Trex Company Inc (TREX)

Receivables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,091,690 1,090,750 1,197,010 881,886 746,565
Receivables US$ in thousands 50,747 122,036 151,502 114,571 81,137
Receivables turnover 21.51 8.94 7.90 7.70 9.20

December 31, 2023 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue ÷ Receivables
= $1,091,690K ÷ $50,747K
= 21.51

The trend analysis of TREX Co., Inc.'s receivables turnover ratio over the past five years indicates a significant improvement in the management of the company's accounts receivable. The receivables turnover ratio has been increasing steadily from 9.19 in 2019 to 21.57 in 2023.

This indicates that TREX Co., Inc. is collecting its accounts receivable more efficiently, with a higher turnover of receivables per year. A higher receivables turnover ratio suggests that the company is effectively converting its credit sales into cash, which is a positive sign of improved liquidity and working capital management.

The substantial increase in the receivables turnover ratio from 2019 to 2023 reflects the company's efforts in enhancing its credit collection processes or possibly a shift in sales strategy towards more cash sales.

Overall, the upward trend in receivables turnover ratio signifies an improvement in TREX Co., Inc.'s ability to efficiently manage and collect its accounts receivable, which is a positive indicator of its financial health and operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Trex Company Inc
TREX
21.51
Koppers Holdings Inc
KOP
10.29
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
LPX
16.65