Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Receivables turnover 7.00 7.85 7.28 7.39 8.32
DSO days 52.12 46.52 50.16 49.37 43.88

December 31, 2024 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 7.00
= 52.12

Based on the provided data, Zebra Technologies Corporation's Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) has shown some fluctuations over the years.

In December 31, 2020, the DSO was 43.88 days, indicating that on average, it took the company approximately 44 days to collect its accounts receivable. This figure increased to 49.37 days by December 31, 2021, suggesting a slight deterioration in the company's collection efficiency.

By December 31, 2022, the DSO further increased to 50.16 days, reflecting a continued slowdown in the company's collection process. However, in December 31, 2023, there was a slight improvement as the DSO decreased to 46.52 days.

Finally, by December 31, 2024, the DSO reached 52.12 days, indicating that it took Zebra Technologies Corporation around 52 days on average to collect its accounts receivable. This increase in DSO may imply that the company is facing challenges in managing its accounts receivable or that customers are taking longer to pay their outstanding invoices.

Overall, the trend in Zebra Technologies Corporation's DSO over the years suggests a need for the company to focus on improving its accounts receivable management to enhance its liquidity and working capital efficiency.