Whirlpool Corporation (WHR)

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 18,998,000 17,159,000 17,116,000 17,137,000 17,721,000 20,158,000 20,845,000 21,538,000 21,915,000 21,939,000 21,757,000 20,351,000 19,321,000 18,905,000 19,220,000 20,282,000 20,708,000 20,986,000 20,698,000 20,736,000
Receivables US$ in thousands 1,529,000 1,841,000 1,679,000 1,612,000 1,555,000 2,410,000 2,723,000 2,860,000 3,100,000 3,187,000 3,052,000 2,997,000 3,109,000 2,716,000 1,998,000 1,931,000 2,198,000 2,588,000 2,387,000 2,222,000
Receivables turnover 12.43 9.32 10.19 10.63 11.40 8.36 7.66 7.53 7.07 6.88 7.13 6.79 6.21 6.96 9.62 10.50 9.42 8.11 8.67 9.33

December 31, 2023 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $18,998,000K ÷ $1,529,000K
= 12.43

The receivables turnover ratio for Whirlpool Corp. fluctuated throughout the quarters in 2022 and 2023, indicating changes in the efficiency of the company in collecting receivables from customers. A higher turnover ratio generally suggests that the company is more efficient in collecting outstanding receivables.

In Q4 2023, the receivables turnover ratio was 12.72, indicating that the company collected its outstanding receivables approximately 12.72 times during that quarter. This was an increase from the previous quarter where the ratio was 10.48.

The highest turnover ratio in the data provided was in Q4 2022 at 12.68, while the lowest was in Q2 2022 at 7.83. This variability suggests that Whirlpool Corp.'s efficiency in collecting receivables has shown some level of inconsistency over the periods analyzed.

Overall, the trend appears to show an improvement in the efficiency of receivables collection from Q1 2022 to Q4 2023, with some fluctuations along the way. However, further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks may be necessary to fully assess the company's performance in this aspect.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Whirlpool Corporation
WHR
12.43
Smith AO Corporation
AOS
6.44