Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
Quarterly Data
Activity ratios measure how efficiently a company performs day-to-day tasks, such us the collection of receivables and management of inventory.
Short-term Activity Ratios (Summary)
AbbVie Inc., short-term (operating) activity ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).
The analysis of the financial data reveals several notable trends in the company's operational efficiency metrics over the observed periods.
- Inventory Turnover
- The inventory turnover ratio exhibits a declining trend overall. Starting at 5.4 in early 2021, the ratio peaked near 5.76 in the third quarter of 2021 before gradually decreasing to approximately 3.65 by the third quarter of 2025. This downward trend suggests a slowing rate at which inventory is sold and replaced, potentially indicating increasing inventory levels or slowing sales related to inventory management efficiency.
- Receivables Turnover
- Receivables turnover also shows a gradual decline over the period. It began at 5.24 in the first quarter of 2021, fluctuated slightly with a minor peak at 5.94 in the third quarter of 2021, and subsequently decreased to around 4.67 by late 2025. This decrease indicates a lengthening collection period or reduced efficiency in collecting accounts receivable.
- Average Inventory Processing Period
- The average inventory processing period increased notably across the quarters. Initially, it was 68 days in the first quarter of 2021, but this figure rose steadily to reach around 100 days by the third quarter of 2025. This trend aligns with the falling inventory turnover, confirming longer holding periods for inventory which could impact working capital and storage costs negatively.
- Average Receivable Collection Period
- The average receivable collection period shows a slight upward trend between early 2021 and mid-2024, fluctuating mostly between 61 and 80 days. Post mid-2024, the period stabilizes somewhat but remains elevated at near 78-79 days by late 2025. This suggests the company is taking longer to collect cash from customers compared to earlier periods.
- Operating Cycle
- The operating cycle, combining inventory and receivables periods, shows a clear increasing trend. Starting at 138 days in early 2021, it gradually extends to as high as 186 days by mid-2025 before slightly moderating to 178 days near the third quarter of 2025. This increase implies a longer duration between cash outflow for inventory acquisition and cash inflow from receivables, potentially impacting liquidity and cash flow management.
In summary, the data reflects a gradual decline in operational efficiency related to inventory management and receivables collection. The longer inventory processing and receivable collection periods result in an extended operating cycle over time, which may raise concerns about liquidity and imply increased working capital needs. Monitoring and addressing these trends could be advantageous for improving overall financial health.
Turnover Ratios
Average No. Days
Inventory Turnover
AbbVie Inc., inventory turnover calculation (quarterly data)
| Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of products sold | 5,304) | 4,346) | 4,002) | 4,396) | 4,212) | 4,202) | 4,094) | 5,704) | 6,485) | 4,240) | 3,986) | 4,170) | 5,022) | 4,170) | 4,052) | 4,320) | 4,390) | 4,523) | 4,213) | ||||||
| Inventories | 4,938) | 4,960) | 4,526) | 4,181) | 4,450) | 4,218) | 4,245) | 4,099) | 3,981) | 4,055) | 3,833) | 3,579) | 3,172) | 3,396) | 3,483) | 3,128) | 3,094) | 3,386) | 3,272) | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory turnover1 | 3.65 | 3.42 | 3.71 | 4.04 | 4.09 | 4.86 | 4.83 | 4.98 | 4.74 | 4.30 | 4.53 | 4.87 | 5.54 | 4.99 | 4.96 | 5.58 | 5.76 | 5.45 | 5.40 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory Turnover, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amgen Inc. | 1.92 | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.84 | 1.75 | 1.42 | 1.14 | 0.89 | 1.41 | 1.38 | 1.31 | 1.30 | 1.34 | 1.40 | 1.48 | 1.58 | 1.53 | 1.53 | 1.53 | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 5.31 | 5.18 | 5.28 | 5.46 | 3.57 | 3.72 | 3.70 | 4.02 | 4.33 | 4.39 | 3.93 | 4.33 | 4.77 | 4.59 | 4.55 | 4.74 | 4.85 | 5.01 | 5.61 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 3.67 | 3.60 | 3.79 | 4.15 | 3.60 | 3.59 | 3.73 | 3.80 | 3.53 | 3.58 | 3.50 | 4.03 | 3.80 | 3.71 | 3.87 | 4.16 | 4.06 | 4.28 | 4.34 | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 0.83 | 0.84 | 0.96 | 1.11 | 1.05 | 1.16 | 1.17 | 1.23 | 1.40 | 1.37 | 1.36 | 1.54 | 1.86 | 1.79 | 1.93 | 1.88 | 1.79 | 1.80 | 1.68 | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | 3.47 | 3.40 | 3.55 | 3.66 | 3.62 | 3.33 | 3.59 | 3.64 | 3.49 | 3.45 | 3.57 | 3.75 | 4.71 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.08 | 3.21 | 2.99 | 2.79 | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 2.08 | 2.17 | 2.24 | 2.21 | 2.15 | 2.20 | 2.32 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.23 | 2.36 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 2.69 | 2.77 | 2.87 | 2.86 | 2.91 | 2.86 | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | 2.27 | 2.25 | 2.43 | 2.49 | 2.45 | 2.39 | 2.42 | 2.54 | 2.63 | 2.66 | 2.72 | 2.95 | 3.10 | 3.06 | 2.74 | 2.29 | 2.73 | 2.79 | 2.40 | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 1.46 | 1.52 | 1.60 | 1.65 | 1.66 | 2.05 | 2.15 | 2.45 | 2.65 | 2.31 | 3.07 | 3.82 | 3.62 | 3.66 | 3.67 | 3.40 | 2.78 | 1.80 | 1.28 | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.65 | 0.66 | 0.70 | 0.72 | 0.69 | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.83 | 0.96 | 1.27 | 1.25 | 0.88 | 0.82 | 0.56 | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 4.47 | 4.57 | 4.82 | 5.06 | 4.62 | 4.83 | 4.93 | 5.06 | 4.83 | 4.64 | 4.62 | 4.60 | 4.29 | 4.03 | 3.87 | 3.88 | 3.90 | 4.03 | 4.01 | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 0.99 | 1.06 | 1.14 | 1.27 | 1.37 | 1.53 | 1.65 | 1.71 | 1.71 | 1.90 | 2.06 | 2.35 | 2.69 | 2.70 | 2.83 | 2.56 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.56 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).
1 Q3 2025 Calculation
Inventory turnover
= (Cost of products soldQ3 2025
+ Cost of products soldQ2 2025
+ Cost of products soldQ1 2025
+ Cost of products soldQ4 2024)
÷ Inventories
= (5,304 + 4,346 + 4,002 + 4,396)
÷ 4,938 = 3.65
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of the financial data reveals several notable trends over the observed periods, specifically focusing on cost of products sold, inventories, and inventory turnover ratios.
- Cost of Products Sold
- The cost of products sold exhibits fluctuations throughout the periods. Initially, values ranged from approximately 4,213 million USD to 4,523 million USD, showing some volatility. Midway, there was a sharp increase notably in the third quarter of 2023, where it peaked at 6,485 million USD, followed by a decrease and then further irregular movements. The most recent data points indicate variability with some periods reverting closer to the earlier range but also showing occasional spikes, such as in the third quarter of 2025 reaching over 5,000 million USD.
- Inventories
- Inventories steadily increased over the timeline. Beginning at around 3,272 million USD, inventories rose gradually, reflecting consistent growth in stock levels. There is a clear upward trend with occasional consolidations, culminating in the highest levels near the end of the period, exceeding 4,900 million USD. This pattern suggests growing inventory holdings, which may point to strategic stockpiling or potential changes in supply chain or sales strategy.
- Inventory Turnover Ratio
- The inventory turnover ratio generally declined over the course of the data range. Starting from values above 5.4, the ratio dropped progressively, reaching lows around 3.4 in later periods. This downward trend indicates that inventories are turning over more slowly, implying a lengthened duration of inventory holding periods. Such a pattern might reflect shifts in sales velocity, inventory management practices, or demand variability.
In summary, the cost of products sold shows variability with occasional significant increases, inventories are on an upward trajectory, and the inventory turnover ratio is gradually decreasing. Together, these trends suggest an increasing accumulation of inventory relative to sales or production costs, potentially signaling changes in operational efficiency, market demand, or inventory management policies.
Receivables Turnover
AbbVie Inc., receivables turnover calculation (quarterly data)
| Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 15,776) | 15,423) | 13,343) | 15,102) | 14,460) | 14,462) | 12,310) | 14,301) | 13,927) | 13,865) | 12,225) | 15,121) | 14,812) | 14,583) | 13,538) | 14,886) | 14,342) | 13,959) | 13,010) | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 12,769) | 12,637) | 12,477) | 10,919) | 11,472) | 11,724) | 11,949) | 11,155) | 11,412) | 11,491) | 11,473) | 11,254) | 10,743) | 11,237) | 10,733) | 9,977) | 9,281) | 9,914) | 9,588) | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Receivables turnover1 | 4.67 | 4.62 | 4.60 | 5.16 | 4.84 | 4.69 | 4.55 | 4.87 | 4.83 | 4.88 | 4.95 | 5.16 | 5.38 | 5.10 | 5.29 | 5.63 | 5.94 | 5.42 | 5.24 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Receivables Turnover, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amgen Inc. | 4.06 | 3.85 | 4.03 | 4.72 | 4.26 | 4.26 | 4.16 | 3.70 | 4.17 | 4.34 | 4.34 | 4.46 | 4.60 | 4.62 | 4.81 | 4.96 | 5.11 | 5.39 | 5.41 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 6.46 | 6.74 | 6.79 | 6.75 | 6.77 | 7.15 | 7.02 | 6.09 | 6.15 | 6.64 | 6.89 | 6.40 | 7.09 | 6.81 | 6.87 | 6.36 | 6.69 | 6.51 | 6.28 | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 3.69 | 3.76 | 4.07 | 4.09 | 3.97 | 3.53 | 4.56 | 3.75 | 3.93 | 3.93 | 3.68 | 4.14 | 4.35 | 4.57 | 4.64 | 4.24 | 4.69 | 4.58 | 4.56 | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | 5.60 | 6.01 | 6.51 | 6.47 | 6.14 | 5.92 | 5.84 | 5.78 | 5.68 | 6.43 | 6.43 | 5.65 | 6.16 | 6.60 | 7.18 | 6.01 | 5.95 | 6.34 | 6.43 | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 5.23 | 5.08 | 5.58 | 5.98 | 5.42 | 5.48 | 5.73 | 5.73 | 5.91 | 5.36 | 5.65 | 5.88 | 6.04 | 5.92 | 6.08 | 6.14 | 6.13 | 6.00 | 5.64 | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | 5.30 | 5.37 | 5.92 | 6.24 | 5.55 | 5.37 | 5.40 | 5.81 | 5.71 | 5.29 | 5.56 | 6.27 | 6.22 | 5.93 | 5.49 | 5.28 | 5.56 | 6.00 | 5.65 | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 4.40 | 5.29 | 5.27 | 5.55 | 4.18 | 4.93 | 5.09 | 5.33 | 6.25 | 7.66 | 7.57 | 9.16 | 6.21 | 6.68 | 6.99 | 7.08 | 5.81 | 5.23 | 4.70 | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2.51 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.29 | 2.27 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.31 | 2.35 | 2.47 | 2.42 | 2.28 | 2.47 | 2.76 | 3.41 | 2.66 | 2.48 | 1.77 | 2.20 | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 4.91 | 5.03 | 5.07 | 5.23 | 5.13 | 5.33 | 5.36 | 5.21 | 5.19 | 5.43 | 5.53 | 5.53 | 5.76 | 5.53 | 5.21 | 4.92 | 7.03 | 6.99 | 6.46 | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 6.02 | 6.03 | 6.15 | 6.85 | 6.07 | 6.24 | 5.68 | 6.31 | 6.27 | 6.11 | 5.95 | 6.19 | 6.28 | 6.26 | 6.15 | 6.66 | 6.48 | 7.19 | 6.56 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).
1 Q3 2025 Calculation
Receivables turnover
= (Net revenuesQ3 2025
+ Net revenuesQ2 2025
+ Net revenuesQ1 2025
+ Net revenuesQ4 2024)
÷ Accounts receivable, net
= (15,776 + 15,423 + 13,343 + 15,102)
÷ 12,769 = 4.67
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of the quarterly financial data reveals several notable trends across net revenues, accounts receivable, and receivables turnover ratios over the observed periods.
- Net Revenues
- Net revenues exhibit a generally cyclical pattern with fluctuations occurring in certain quarters. Initially, revenues increased steadily from approximately 13 billion USD in March 2021 to a peak above 15 billion USD in December 2022. However, a notable dip is observed in the first quarter of 2023, falling to around 12.2 billion USD, before recovering and showing growth again in subsequent quarters. This recovery trend continues through the end of the observed period, with revenues reaching above 15 billion USD by the third quarter of 2025. The pattern suggests some seasonality or one-time impacts influencing quarterly results, but overall the company demonstrates resilience and growth in revenue generation.
- Accounts Receivable, Net
- Accounts receivable, net, have generally increased over time, reflecting higher sales volumes or extended credit terms. Starting from about 9.6 billion USD in March 2021, the value rises steadily and consistently, exceeding 12.7 billion USD by the third quarter of 2025. The upward trend in receivables aligns with the increase in net revenues; however, certain fluctuations imply changes in credit policies or collection effectiveness in specific quarters. The persistence of elevated receivables levels towards the end of the period suggests continued sales growth but potentially also extended customer payment terms or delays in collections.
- Receivables Turnover Ratio
- The receivables turnover ratio shows a declining trend over time, indicating that the company is collecting its receivables more slowly relative to the volume of credit sales. From a high of approximately 5.94 in September 2021, the ratio steadily decreases to around 4.67 by September 2025. This downward trend is indicative of an elongation in the collection period or reduced efficiency in managing accounts receivable. Despite some minor quarter-to-quarter variability, the overall reduction suggests that the company may be facing challenges in credit management or changes in customer payment behavior.
- Summary
- Overall, while net revenues demonstrate growth with some cyclical variation, the increasing accounts receivable and declining receivables turnover ratio suggest a shift towards slower collections. This combination may impact cash flow management and indicates a need for attention to credit control policies. The trends imply both positive sales momentum and potential risks associated with managing working capital efficiently.
Working Capital Turnover
AbbVie Inc., working capital turnover calculation (quarterly data)
| Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current assets | 28,539) | 29,261) | 27,675) | 25,582) | 27,785) | 33,816) | 38,871) | 33,002) | 33,224) | 28,852) | 26,488) | 28,463) | 30,364) | 29,100) | 26,509) | 27,928) | 28,957) | 25,999) | 26,569) | ||||||
| Less: Current liabilities | 39,391) | 39,767) | 36,403) | 38,749) | 43,062) | 41,915) | 41,522) | 37,841) | 34,773) | 32,239) | 27,590) | 29,538) | 32,712) | 34,473) | 32,521) | 35,194) | 28,533) | 28,684) | 31,951) | ||||||
| Working capital | (10,852) | (10,506) | (8,728) | (13,167) | (15,277) | (8,099) | (2,651) | (4,839) | (1,549) | (3,387) | (1,102) | (1,075) | (2,348) | (5,373) | (6,012) | (7,266) | 424) | (2,685) | (5,382) | ||||||
| Net revenues | 15,776) | 15,423) | 13,343) | 15,102) | 14,460) | 14,462) | 12,310) | 14,301) | 13,927) | 13,865) | 12,225) | 15,121) | 14,812) | 14,583) | 13,538) | 14,886) | 14,342) | 13,959) | 13,010) | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Working capital turnover1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 130.12 | — | — | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Working Capital Turnover, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amgen Inc. | 5.66 | 5.35 | 8.36 | 5.40 | 4.83 | 5.19 | 3.39 | 2.25 | 0.81 | 0.84 | 0.82 | 3.82 | 2.52 | 3.67 | 4.34 | 3.37 | 2.55 | 5.35 | 2.84 | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 6.20 | 8.09 | 6.87 | 7.79 | 8.49 | 12.50 | 15.56 | 4.60 | 10.47 | 5.53 | 5.55 | 8.30 | 5.75 | 4.92 | 6.24 | 3.95 | 4.43 | 4.24 | 4.25 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 7.39 | 5.71 | 8.27 | 8.85 | 8.73 | 8.10 | 3.60 | 4.22 | 2.18 | 3.08 | 3.81 | 4.20 | 5.00 | 5.43 | 5.91 | 8.40 | 7.98 | 3.12 | 3.45 | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 2.71 | 4.92 | 4.38 | 10.32 | 6.06 | 12.62 | 5.45 | — | 31.79 | 12.21 | 5.77 | 31.84 | 14.71 | 19.45 | 8.19 | 8.33 | 6.73 | 12.14 | 5.21 | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | 5.12 | 8.14 | 6.27 | 3.99 | 9.22 | 17.98 | 26.58 | 5.61 | 6.74 | 84.15 | 9.14 | 8.42 | 8.56 | 6.87 | 6.68 | 8.54 | 7.25 | 7.09 | 7.06 | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 24.63 | 284.99 | 6.10 | 15.94 | 58.86 | 22.29 | 10.35 | 11.81 | 9.37 | 14.06 | 23.02 | — | 4.88 | 5.02 | 5.57 | 5.95 | 5.97 | 5.93 | 7.26 | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | 3.39 | 5.77 | 6.19 | 6.19 | 5.86 | 5.14 | 9.68 | 9.29 | 6.69 | 8.86 | 5.63 | 5.16 | 5.58 | 6.39 | 6.09 | 7.62 | 6.51 | 6.97 | 84.97 | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 6.08 | 10.68 | 6.64 | 8.64 | 5,036.00 | — | 29.17 | — | 1.62 | 2.03 | 6.89 | 11.00 | 3.83 | 5.05 | 6.10 | 4.78 | 4.29 | 4.21 | 3.60 | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1.05 | 1.08 | 1.01 | 0.97 | 0.88 | 0.87 | 0.86 | 0.82 | 0.87 | 0.92 | 0.90 | 0.96 | 1.09 | 1.14 | 1.46 | 1.59 | 1.35 | 1.29 | 1.35 | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 5.90 | 3.64 | 4.20 | 4.87 | 4.61 | 3.96 | 4.38 | 4.05 | 4.86 | 7.40 | 10.13 | 5.46 | 5.40 | 6.03 | 6.13 | 5.87 | 2.30 | 3.10 | 3.36 | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1.92 | 1.82 | 1.78 | 1.83 | 1.82 | 1.92 | 1.07 | 0.93 | 0.87 | 0.90 | 0.93 | 0.85 | 0.90 | 0.93 | 0.97 | 1.02 | 1.03 | 1.01 | 0.97 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).
1 Q3 2025 Calculation
Working capital turnover
= (Net revenuesQ3 2025
+ Net revenuesQ2 2025
+ Net revenuesQ1 2025
+ Net revenuesQ4 2024)
÷ Working capital
= (15,776 + 15,423 + 13,343 + 15,102)
÷ -10,852 = —
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
- Working Capital
- The working capital demonstrates significant fluctuations over the reported periods. Initially, there is a negative working capital of -5382 million USD in March 2021, which improves to a positive value of 424 million USD by September 2021. However, the subsequent quarters show a return to negative working capital, reaching a low of -15277 million USD in September 2024. The trend indicates increased volatility and a general decline in working capital liquidity over time, with extended periods of negative working capital, reflecting potential challenges in managing short-term assets and liabilities.
- Net Revenues
- Net revenues show a general upward trend over the quarters analyzed, despite some short-term declines. There is growth from 13010 million USD in March 2021 to peaks such as 15121 million USD in December 2021 and 15102 million USD in December 2024. The data reveals seasonal fluctuations, with revenues often dipping in the first quarter of each year (e.g., comparisons of March quarters 2023 and 2024 show decreases relative to previous quarters). Overall, net revenues display resilience and moderate growth across the years.
- Working Capital Turnover
- The working capital turnover ratio is available only for September 2021, with a high ratio of 130.12, which may reflect an exceptionally efficient use of working capital during that period. However, lack of additional data points prevents assessment of its trend or relation to other financial indicators over time.
- Summary Insights
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The contrasting trends between working capital and net revenues highlight a potential liquidity management concern. While revenues show growth and some seasonality, persistent negative working capital and increasing magnitude of deficiency suggest pressure on short-term financial health.
The strong fluctuation and negative working capital during multiple periods may point toward timing mismatches or challenges in asset conversion to cash. Increasing deficits in working capital in later years, coupled with revenue growth, might indicate investments or changes in operational structure affecting cash flow.
The single available working capital turnover ratio cannot be used to definitively conclude operational efficiency trends but indicates that at least once, the company managed working capital effectively relative to sales.
Average Inventory Processing Period
AbbVie Inc., average inventory processing period calculation (quarterly data)
| Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory turnover | 3.65 | 3.42 | 3.71 | 4.04 | 4.09 | 4.86 | 4.83 | 4.98 | 4.74 | 4.30 | 4.53 | 4.87 | 5.54 | 4.99 | 4.96 | 5.58 | 5.76 | 5.45 | 5.40 | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio (no. days) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average inventory processing period1 | 100 | 107 | 98 | 90 | 89 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 77 | 85 | 81 | 75 | 66 | 73 | 74 | 65 | 63 | 67 | 68 | ||||||
| Benchmarks (no. days) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Inventory Processing Period, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amgen Inc. | 190 | 194 | 195 | 199 | 209 | 257 | 321 | 411 | 259 | 265 | 279 | 281 | 272 | 260 | 247 | 231 | 239 | 239 | 239 | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 69 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 102 | 98 | 99 | 91 | 84 | 83 | 93 | 84 | 76 | 79 | 80 | 77 | 75 | 73 | 65 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 99 | 101 | 96 | 88 | 101 | 102 | 98 | 96 | 104 | 102 | 104 | 91 | 96 | 98 | 94 | 88 | 90 | 85 | 84 | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 441 | 435 | 379 | 329 | 349 | 316 | 312 | 298 | 261 | 267 | 268 | 237 | 196 | 204 | 189 | 194 | 204 | 203 | 217 | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | 105 | 108 | 103 | 100 | 101 | 110 | 102 | 100 | 105 | 106 | 102 | 97 | 78 | 81 | 81 | 89 | 114 | 122 | 131 | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 176 | 168 | 163 | 165 | 169 | 166 | 158 | 154 | 149 | 164 | 155 | 147 | 136 | 136 | 132 | 127 | 128 | 125 | 128 | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | 160 | 162 | 150 | 147 | 149 | 153 | 151 | 144 | 139 | 137 | 134 | 124 | 118 | 119 | 133 | 159 | 134 | 131 | 152 | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 251 | 239 | 229 | 222 | 219 | 178 | 170 | 149 | 138 | 158 | 119 | 95 | 101 | 100 | 99 | 107 | 131 | 203 | 284 | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 571 | 570 | 582 | 572 | 573 | 562 | 553 | 519 | 508 | 532 | 549 | 562 | 440 | 379 | 287 | 292 | 415 | 445 | 653 | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 82 | 80 | 76 | 72 | 79 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 76 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 85 | 91 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 91 | 91 | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 369 | 345 | 320 | 287 | 267 | 238 | 222 | 214 | 213 | 192 | 177 | 156 | 136 | 135 | 129 | 143 | 142 | 145 | 142 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).
1 Q3 2025 Calculation
Average inventory processing period = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 3.65 = 100
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
- Inventory Turnover
- The inventory turnover ratio exhibited a generally declining trend over the observed periods. Starting at 5.4 in early 2021, it experienced minor fluctuations before decreasing more noticeably from early 2023 onward. By the last recorded date in late 2025, the ratio had fallen to approximately 3.65. This decline suggests that the company is turning over its inventory at a slower rate, which may indicate challenges in sales velocity or inventory management efficiency.
- Average Inventory Processing Period
- The average inventory processing period showed an inverse pattern relative to the inventory turnover ratio. Beginning at 68 days in the first quarter of 2021, the number of days fluctuated slightly but generally increased over time. From around early 2023, the processing period lengthened more substantially, reaching a peak near 107 days in late 2025. This increase signifies that inventory remains on hand for a longer duration before being sold or used, which could point to slower sales, overstocking, or supply chain inefficiencies.
- Overall Insights
- The combined trends indicate a gradual decrease in inventory management efficiency over the given timeframe. The slowing turnover coupled with a lengthening processing period implies the company may be experiencing difficulties in optimizing inventory levels relative to sales activity. This situation could impact liquidity and operational costs, necessitating attention to inventory strategy and demand forecasting to enhance turnover rates and reduce holding periods.
Average Receivable Collection Period
AbbVie Inc., average receivable collection period calculation (quarterly data)
| Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Receivables turnover | 4.67 | 4.62 | 4.60 | 5.16 | 4.84 | 4.69 | 4.55 | 4.87 | 4.83 | 4.88 | 4.95 | 5.16 | 5.38 | 5.10 | 5.29 | 5.63 | 5.94 | 5.42 | 5.24 | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio (no. days) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average receivable collection period1 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 71 | 75 | 78 | 80 | 75 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 71 | 68 | 72 | 69 | 65 | 61 | 67 | 70 | ||||||
| Benchmarks (no. days) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Receivable Collection Period, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amgen Inc. | 90 | 95 | 91 | 77 | 86 | 86 | 88 | 99 | 88 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 79 | 79 | 76 | 74 | 71 | 68 | 67 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 56 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 51 | 52 | 60 | 59 | 55 | 53 | 57 | 51 | 54 | 53 | 57 | 55 | 56 | 58 | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 99 | 97 | 90 | 89 | 92 | 103 | 80 | 97 | 93 | 93 | 99 | 88 | 84 | 80 | 79 | 86 | 78 | 80 | 80 | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | 65 | 61 | 56 | 56 | 59 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 57 | 57 | 65 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 57 | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 70 | 72 | 65 | 61 | 67 | 67 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 68 | 65 | 62 | 60 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 65 | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | 69 | 68 | 62 | 58 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 63 | 64 | 69 | 66 | 58 | 59 | 62 | 66 | 69 | 66 | 61 | 65 | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 83 | 69 | 69 | 66 | 87 | 74 | 72 | 69 | 58 | 48 | 48 | 40 | 59 | 55 | 52 | 52 | 63 | 70 | 78 | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 146 | 144 | 144 | 160 | 161 | 155 | 146 | 158 | 156 | 148 | 151 | 160 | 148 | 132 | 107 | 137 | 147 | 206 | 166 | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 74 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 71 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 66 | 70 | 74 | 52 | 52 | 56 | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 61 | 61 | 59 | 53 | 60 | 58 | 64 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 55 | 56 | 51 | 56 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).
1 Q3 2025 Calculation
Average receivable collection period = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 4.67 = 78
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
- Receivables Turnover Ratio
- The receivables turnover ratio initially increased from 5.24 in March 2021 to a peak of 5.94 in September 2021, indicating an improvement in efficiency in collecting receivables during that period. This was followed by a decline, trending downward to 4.55 by March 2024, which suggests a gradual reduction in the rate at which receivables are collected over these years. In the subsequent quarters up to September 2025, the ratio exhibited minor fluctuations but generally stabilized around a slightly higher range near 4.6 to 4.8. Overall, the trend suggests some challenges in maintaining the earlier collection efficiency levels observed in 2021.
- Average Receivable Collection Period (Days)
- The average collection period mirrored the inverse behavior of the receivables turnover ratio. It decreased from 70 days in March 2021 to a low of 61 days by September 2021, reflecting quicker collection of receivables during that timeframe. Subsequently, it climbed steadily to 80 days by March 2024, indicating a lengthening in the time taken to collect receivables. After reaching this peak, the collection period moderately declined to around 75 days by December 2024 but rose again slightly to stabilize around 78-79 days through September 2025. These fluctuations point to a relative weakening in receivable management effectiveness over the longer term compared to early 2021 levels.
- Summary of Trends
- The data reveals a clear inverse relationship between the receivables turnover ratio and the average collection period, as expected. Initially, there was an improvement in receivables management in the first three quarters of 2021, with faster collections and higher turnover ratios. However, from late 2021 through 2024 and into 2025, the trend reversed, and collection efficiency diminished somewhat. While there is some stabilization toward the later periods observed, the company appears to face ongoing challenges in sustaining the higher turnover and shorter collection periods experienced during early 2021. This could be indicative of changing credit terms, customer payment behaviors, or operational adjustments affecting receivables management.
Operating Cycle
AbbVie Inc., operating cycle calculation (quarterly data)
No. days
| Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average inventory processing period | 100 | 107 | 98 | 90 | 89 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 77 | 85 | 81 | 75 | 66 | 73 | 74 | 65 | 63 | 67 | 68 | ||||||
| Average receivable collection period | 78 | 79 | 79 | 71 | 75 | 78 | 80 | 75 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 71 | 68 | 72 | 69 | 65 | 61 | 67 | 70 | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating cycle1 | 178 | 186 | 177 | 161 | 164 | 153 | 155 | 148 | 153 | 160 | 155 | 146 | 134 | 145 | 143 | 130 | 124 | 134 | 138 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Cycle, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amgen Inc. | 280 | 289 | 286 | 276 | 295 | 343 | 409 | 510 | 347 | 349 | 363 | 363 | 351 | 339 | 323 | 305 | 310 | 307 | 306 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 155 | 155 | 150 | 142 | 155 | 153 | 150 | 156 | 163 | 157 | 157 | 148 | 147 | 152 | 147 | 145 | 145 | 141 | 142 | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 540 | 532 | 469 | 418 | 441 | 419 | 392 | 395 | 354 | 360 | 367 | 325 | 280 | 284 | 268 | 280 | 282 | 283 | 297 | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | 170 | 169 | 159 | 156 | 160 | 172 | 164 | 163 | 169 | 163 | 159 | 162 | 137 | 136 | 132 | 150 | 175 | 180 | 188 | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 246 | 240 | 228 | 226 | 236 | 233 | 222 | 218 | 211 | 232 | 220 | 209 | 196 | 198 | 192 | 186 | 188 | 186 | 193 | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | 229 | 230 | 212 | 205 | 215 | 221 | 219 | 207 | 203 | 206 | 200 | 182 | 177 | 181 | 199 | 228 | 200 | 192 | 217 | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 334 | 308 | 298 | 288 | 306 | 252 | 242 | 218 | 196 | 206 | 167 | 135 | 160 | 155 | 151 | 159 | 194 | 273 | 362 | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 717 | 714 | 726 | 732 | 734 | 717 | 699 | 677 | 664 | 680 | 700 | 722 | 588 | 511 | 394 | 429 | 562 | 651 | 819 | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 156 | 153 | 148 | 142 | 150 | 144 | 142 | 142 | 146 | 146 | 145 | 145 | 148 | 157 | 164 | 168 | 146 | 143 | 147 | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 430 | 406 | 379 | 340 | 327 | 296 | 286 | 272 | 271 | 252 | 238 | 215 | 194 | 193 | 188 | 198 | 198 | 196 | 198 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).
1 Q3 2025 Calculation
Operating cycle = Average inventory processing period + Average receivable collection period
= 100 + 78 = 178
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
- Average Inventory Processing Period
- The average inventory processing period has exhibited a generally increasing trend over the observed quarters. Initially fluctuating between 63 and 75 days, it escalated significantly from early 2023 onwards, reaching a peak of 107 days in the third quarter of 2025 before slightly declining to 100 days at the end of the examined period. This trend indicates a longer time is required on average to process inventory, which could imply potential inefficiencies or changes in inventory management strategies.
- Average Receivable Collection Period
- The average receivable collection period remained relatively stable with minor fluctuations. It started around 70 days, dipped slightly below 65 days in late 2021, and then experienced a modest increase through 2023 and 2024, reaching a range around 75 to 80 days. In the final quarters under review, it stabilizes near 78 to 79 days. The relative steadiness indicates consistent credit and collection policies over the periods, though a slight increase suggests a marginally slower collection process in recent years.
- Operating Cycle
- The operating cycle displays a clear upward trajectory, increasing from approximately 124 days in the third quarter of 2021 to a high near 186 days in the third quarter of 2025. This represents a notable extension in the total time between acquiring inventory and collecting receivables. The increase is influenced primarily by the lengthening inventory processing period, with the receivable collection period contributing more modestly. An extended operating cycle may impact working capital requirements and liquidity.