Receivable days
AccountingAlso called: Debtor days, DSO
The average number of days customers take to pay, measured against revenue.
In plain terms
Rising receivable days alongside rising revenue is one of the most reliable warnings available.
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Cash conversion cycle
AccountingInventory days plus receivable days minus payable days.
In plain terms
A lengthening cycle is often the first quantitative sign that business quality is slipping.