Trex Company Inc (TREX)

Receivables turnover

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
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,092,772 1,073,190 957,092 988,224 1,090,705 1,218,011 1,365,421 1,290,639 1,197,050 1,121,376 1,017,204 926,340 881,755 818,241 781,826 767,561 746,138 721,337 692,644 692,513
Receivables US$ in thousands 50,747 200,909 281,618 316,706 122,036 89,929 178,978 201,643 151,502 265,560 271,245 309,527 114,571 253,416 249,735 241,755 81,137 117,677 122,279 219,345
Receivables turnover 21.53 5.34 3.40 3.12 8.94 13.54 7.63 6.40 7.90 4.22 3.75 2.99 7.70 3.23 3.13 3.17 9.20 6.13 5.66 3.16

December 31, 2023 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $1,092,772K ÷ $50,747K
= 21.53

The receivables turnover for TREX Co., Inc. has shown fluctuations over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the receivables turnover ratio was 21.57, indicating that the company collected its outstanding receivables approximately 21.57 times during the quarter. This is a significant increase compared to the previous quarter, Q3 2023, when the ratio was 5.43.

The rapid increase in receivables turnover from Q3 2023 to Q4 2023 could suggest an improvement in the company's ability to collect outstanding receivables efficiently. However, it would be important to analyze the underlying reasons for this sudden change in the ratio.

Looking at the trend over the past eight quarters, the receivables turnover ratios have been volatile, ranging from lows of 3.17 in Q1 2023 to highs of 21.57 in Q4 2023. This inconsistency may indicate variations in the company's credit policies, customer payment behaviors, or internal collection processes.

Overall, it is essential for TREX Co., Inc. to continue monitoring and analyzing its receivables turnover ratio to ensure effective management of its accounts receivable and maintain healthy cash flow.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Trex Company Inc
TREX
21.53
Koppers Holdings Inc
KOP
10.29
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
LPX
16.65