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Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
Beginner level
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)
Allergan PLC, short-term (operating) activity ratios
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26).
| Short-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory turnover | An activity ratio calculated as cost of goods sold divided by inventory. | Allergan PLC’s inventory turnover ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
| Receivables turnover | An activity ratio equal to revenue divided by receivables. | Allergan PLC’s receivables turnover ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
| Payables turnover | An activity ratio calculated as cost of goods sold divided by payables. | Allergan PLC’s payables turnover ratio decreased from 2017 to 2018 but then slightly increased from 2018 to 2019. |
| Working capital turnover | An activity ratio calculated as revenue divided by working capital. | Allergan PLC’s working capital turnover ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019. |
| Short-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Average inventory processing period | An activity ratio equal to the number of days in the period divided by inventory turnover over the period. | Allergan PLC’s number of days of inventory outstanding improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
| Average receivable collection period | An activity ratio equal to the number of days in the period divided by receivables turnover. | |
| Operating cycle | Equal to average inventory processing period plus average receivables collection period. | Allergan PLC’s operating cycle improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
| Average payables payment period | An estimate of the average number of days it takes a company to pay its suppliers; equal to the number of days in the period divided by payables turnover ratio for the period. | Allergan PLC’s number of days of payables outstanding increased from 2017 to 2018 but then slightly decreased from 2018 to 2019. |
| Cash conversion cycle | A financial metric that measures the length of time required for a company to convert cash invested in its operations to cash received as a result of its operations; equal to average inventory processing period plus average receivables collection period minus average payables payment period. | Allergan PLC’s cash conversion cycle improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Inventory Turnover
Allergan PLC, inventory turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Cost of sales, excludes amortization and impairment of acquired intangibles including product rights | ||||||
| Inventories | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Inventory turnover1 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Inventory Turnover, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | ||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | ||||||
| Amgen Inc. | ||||||
| Biogen Inc. | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | ||||||
| Illumina Inc. | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Zoetis Inc. | ||||||
| Inventory Turnover, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | ||||||
| Inventory Turnover, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26).
1 2019 Calculation
Inventory turnover = Cost of sales, excludes amortization and impairment of acquired intangibles including product rights ÷ Inventories
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Short-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory turnover | An activity ratio calculated as cost of goods sold divided by inventory. | Allergan PLC’s inventory turnover ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Receivables Turnover
Allergan PLC, receivables turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Net revenues | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Receivables turnover1 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Receivables Turnover, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | ||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | ||||||
| Amgen Inc. | ||||||
| Biogen Inc. | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | ||||||
| Illumina Inc. | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Zoetis Inc. | ||||||
| Receivables Turnover, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | ||||||
| Receivables Turnover, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26).
1 2019 Calculation
Receivables turnover = Net revenues ÷ Accounts receivable, net
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Short-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Receivables turnover | An activity ratio equal to revenue divided by receivables. | Allergan PLC’s receivables turnover ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Payables Turnover
Allergan PLC, payables turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Cost of sales, excludes amortization and impairment of acquired intangibles including product rights | ||||||
| Accounts payable | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Payables turnover1 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Payables Turnover, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | ||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | ||||||
| Amgen Inc. | ||||||
| Biogen Inc. | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | ||||||
| Illumina Inc. | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Zoetis Inc. | ||||||
| Payables Turnover, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | ||||||
| Payables Turnover, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26).
1 2019 Calculation
Payables turnover = Cost of sales, excludes amortization and impairment of acquired intangibles including product rights ÷ Accounts payable
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Short-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Payables turnover | An activity ratio calculated as cost of goods sold divided by payables. | Allergan PLC’s payables turnover ratio decreased from 2017 to 2018 but then slightly increased from 2018 to 2019. |
Working Capital Turnover
Allergan PLC, working capital turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Current assets | ||||||
| Less: Current liabilities | ||||||
| Working capital | ||||||
| Net revenues | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Working capital turnover1 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Working Capital Turnover, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | ||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | ||||||
| Amgen Inc. | ||||||
| Biogen Inc. | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | ||||||
| Illumina Inc. | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Zoetis Inc. | ||||||
| Working Capital Turnover, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | ||||||
| Working Capital Turnover, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26).
1 2019 Calculation
Working capital turnover = Net revenues ÷ Working capital
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Short-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Working capital turnover | An activity ratio calculated as revenue divided by working capital. | Allergan PLC’s working capital turnover ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019. |
Average Inventory Processing Period
Allergan PLC, average inventory processing period calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | ||||||
| Inventory turnover | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio (no. days) | ||||||
| Average inventory processing period1 | ||||||
| Benchmarks (no. days) | ||||||
| Average Inventory Processing Period, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | ||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | ||||||
| Amgen Inc. | ||||||
| Biogen Inc. | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | ||||||
| Illumina Inc. | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Zoetis Inc. | ||||||
| Average Inventory Processing Period, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | ||||||
| Average Inventory Processing Period, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26).
1 2019 Calculation
Average inventory processing period = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Short-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Average inventory processing period | An activity ratio equal to the number of days in the period divided by inventory turnover over the period. | Allergan PLC’s number of days of inventory outstanding improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Average Receivable Collection Period
Allergan PLC, average receivable collection period calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | ||||||
| Receivables turnover | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio (no. days) | ||||||
| Average receivable collection period1 | ||||||
| Benchmarks (no. days) | ||||||
| Average Receivable Collection Period, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | ||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | ||||||
| Amgen Inc. | ||||||
| Biogen Inc. | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | ||||||
| Illumina Inc. | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Zoetis Inc. | ||||||
| Average Receivable Collection Period, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | ||||||
| Average Receivable Collection Period, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26).
1 2019 Calculation
Average receivable collection period = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Short-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Average receivable collection period | An activity ratio equal to the number of days in the period divided by receivables turnover. |
Operating Cycle
Allergan PLC, operating cycle calculation, comparison to benchmarks
No. days
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | ||||||
| Average inventory processing period | ||||||
| Average receivable collection period | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Operating cycle1 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Operating Cycle, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | ||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | ||||||
| Amgen Inc. | ||||||
| Biogen Inc. | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | ||||||
| Illumina Inc. | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Zoetis Inc. | ||||||
| Operating Cycle, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | ||||||
| Operating Cycle, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26).
1 2019 Calculation
Operating cycle = Average inventory processing period + Average receivable collection period
= + =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Short-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Operating cycle | Equal to average inventory processing period plus average receivables collection period. | Allergan PLC’s operating cycle improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Average Payables Payment Period
Allergan PLC, average payables payment period calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | ||||||
| Payables turnover | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio (no. days) | ||||||
| Average payables payment period1 | ||||||
| Benchmarks (no. days) | ||||||
| Average Payables Payment Period, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | ||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | ||||||
| Amgen Inc. | ||||||
| Biogen Inc. | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | ||||||
| Illumina Inc. | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Zoetis Inc. | ||||||
| Average Payables Payment Period, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | ||||||
| Average Payables Payment Period, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26).
1 2019 Calculation
Average payables payment period = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Short-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Average payables payment period | An estimate of the average number of days it takes a company to pay its suppliers; equal to the number of days in the period divided by payables turnover ratio for the period. | Allergan PLC’s number of days of payables outstanding increased from 2017 to 2018 but then slightly decreased from 2018 to 2019. |
Cash Conversion Cycle
Allergan PLC, cash conversion cycle calculation, comparison to benchmarks
No. days
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | ||||||
| Average inventory processing period | ||||||
| Average receivable collection period | ||||||
| Average payables payment period | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Cash conversion cycle1 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Cash Conversion Cycle, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | ||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | ||||||
| Amgen Inc. | ||||||
| Biogen Inc. | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | ||||||
| Illumina Inc. | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Zoetis Inc. | ||||||
| Cash Conversion Cycle, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | ||||||
| Cash Conversion Cycle, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26).
1 2019 Calculation
Cash conversion cycle = Average inventory processing period + Average receivable collection period – Average payables payment period
= + – =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Short-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Cash conversion cycle | A financial metric that measures the length of time required for a company to convert cash invested in its operations to cash received as a result of its operations; equal to average inventory processing period plus average receivables collection period minus average payables payment period. | Allergan PLC’s cash conversion cycle improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |