Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
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)
Kraft Foods Group Inc., short-term (operating) activity ratios
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29).
| Short-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory turnover | An activity ratio calculated as cost of goods sold divided by inventory. | Kraft Foods Group Inc. inventory turnover ratio improved from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
| Receivables turnover | An activity ratio equal to revenue divided by receivables. | Kraft Foods Group Inc. receivables turnover ratio improved from 2012 to 2013 but then slightly deteriorated from 2013 to 2014 not reaching 2012 level. |
| Payables turnover | An activity ratio calculated as cost of goods sold divided by payables. | Kraft Foods Group Inc. payables turnover ratio decreased from 2012 to 2013 but then increased from 2013 to 2014 exceeding 2012 level. |
| Working capital turnover | An activity ratio calculated as revenue divided by working capital. | Kraft Foods Group Inc. working capital turnover ratio deteriorated from 2012 to 2013 but then improved from 2013 to 2014 exceeding 2012 level. |
| 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. | Kraft Foods Group Inc. number of days of inventory outstanding improved from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
| 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. | Kraft Foods Group Inc. operating cycle improved from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
| 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. | Kraft Foods Group Inc. number of days of payables outstanding increased from 2012 to 2013 but then decreased significantly from 2013 to 2014. |
| 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. |
Inventory Turnover
Kraft Foods Group Inc., inventory turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 27, 2014 | Dec 28, 2013 | Dec 29, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||
| Cost of sales | 13,360) | 11,395) | 12,499) | |
| Inventories | 1,775) | 1,616) | 1,928) | |
| Short-term Activity Ratio | ||||
| Inventory turnover1 | 7.53 | 7.05 | 6.48 | |
| Benchmarks | ||||
| Inventory Turnover, Competitors2 | ||||
| lululemon athletica inc. | — | — | — | |
| Nike Inc. | — | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29).
1 2014 Calculation
Inventory turnover = Cost of sales ÷ Inventories
= 13,360 ÷ 1,775 = 7.53
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. | Kraft Foods Group Inc. inventory turnover ratio improved from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
Receivables Turnover
Kraft Foods Group Inc., receivables turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 27, 2014 | Dec 28, 2013 | Dec 29, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||
| Net revenues | 18,205) | 18,218) | 18,339) | |
| Receivables, net of allowances | 1,080) | 1,048) | 1,089) | |
| Short-term Activity Ratio | ||||
| Receivables turnover1 | 16.86 | 17.38 | 16.84 | |
| Benchmarks | ||||
| Receivables Turnover, Competitors2 | ||||
| lululemon athletica inc. | — | — | — | |
| Nike Inc. | — | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29).
1 2014 Calculation
Receivables turnover = Net revenues ÷ Receivables, net of allowances
= 18,205 ÷ 1,080 = 16.86
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. | Kraft Foods Group Inc. receivables turnover ratio improved from 2012 to 2013 but then slightly deteriorated from 2013 to 2014 not reaching 2012 level. |
Payables Turnover
Kraft Foods Group Inc., payables turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 27, 2014 | Dec 28, 2013 | Dec 29, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||
| Cost of sales | 13,360) | 11,395) | 12,499) | |
| Accounts payable | 1,537) | 1,548) | 1,556) | |
| Short-term Activity Ratio | ||||
| Payables turnover1 | 8.69 | 7.36 | 8.03 | |
| Benchmarks | ||||
| Payables Turnover, Competitors2 | ||||
| lululemon athletica inc. | — | — | — | |
| Nike Inc. | — | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29).
1 2014 Calculation
Payables turnover = Cost of sales ÷ Accounts payable
= 13,360 ÷ 1,537 = 8.69
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. | Kraft Foods Group Inc. payables turnover ratio decreased from 2012 to 2013 but then increased from 2013 to 2014 exceeding 2012 level. |
Working Capital Turnover
Kraft Foods Group Inc., working capital turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 27, 2014 | Dec 28, 2013 | Dec 29, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||
| Current assets | 4,791) | 4,908) | 4,823) | |
| Less: Current liabilities | 4,773) | 3,410) | 3,606) | |
| Working capital | 18) | 1,498) | 1,217) | |
| Net revenues | 18,205) | 18,218) | 18,339) | |
| Short-term Activity Ratio | ||||
| Working capital turnover1 | 1,011.39 | 12.16 | 15.07 | |
| Benchmarks | ||||
| Working Capital Turnover, Competitors2 | ||||
| lululemon athletica inc. | — | — | — | |
| Nike Inc. | — | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29).
1 2014 Calculation
Working capital turnover = Net revenues ÷ Working capital
= 18,205 ÷ 18 = 1,011.39
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. | Kraft Foods Group Inc. working capital turnover ratio deteriorated from 2012 to 2013 but then improved from 2013 to 2014 exceeding 2012 level. |
Average Inventory Processing Period
Kraft Foods Group Inc., average inventory processing period calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 27, 2014 | Dec 28, 2013 | Dec 29, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | ||||
| Inventory turnover | 7.53 | 7.05 | 6.48 | |
| Short-term Activity Ratio (no. days) | ||||
| Average inventory processing period1 | 48 | 52 | 56 | |
| Benchmarks (no. days) | ||||
| Average Inventory Processing Period, Competitors2 | ||||
| lululemon athletica inc. | — | — | — | |
| Nike Inc. | — | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29).
1 2014 Calculation
Average inventory processing period = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 7.53 = 48
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. | Kraft Foods Group Inc. number of days of inventory outstanding improved from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
Average Receivable Collection Period
Kraft Foods Group Inc., average receivable collection period calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 27, 2014 | Dec 28, 2013 | Dec 29, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | ||||
| Receivables turnover | 16.86 | 17.38 | 16.84 | |
| Short-term Activity Ratio (no. days) | ||||
| Average receivable collection period1 | 22 | 21 | 22 | |
| Benchmarks (no. days) | ||||
| Average Receivable Collection Period, Competitors2 | ||||
| lululemon athletica inc. | — | — | — | |
| Nike Inc. | — | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29).
1 2014 Calculation
Average receivable collection period = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 16.86 = 22
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
Kraft Foods Group Inc., operating cycle calculation, comparison to benchmarks
No. days
| Dec 27, 2014 | Dec 28, 2013 | Dec 29, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | ||||
| Average inventory processing period | 48 | 52 | 56 | |
| Average receivable collection period | 22 | 21 | 22 | |
| Short-term Activity Ratio | ||||
| Operating cycle1 | 70 | 73 | 78 | |
| Benchmarks | ||||
| Operating Cycle, Competitors2 | ||||
| lululemon athletica inc. | — | — | — | |
| Nike Inc. | — | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29).
1 2014 Calculation
Operating cycle = Average inventory processing period + Average receivable collection period
= 48 + 22 = 70
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. | Kraft Foods Group Inc. operating cycle improved from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
Average Payables Payment Period
Kraft Foods Group Inc., average payables payment period calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 27, 2014 | Dec 28, 2013 | Dec 29, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | ||||
| Payables turnover | 8.69 | 7.36 | 8.03 | |
| Short-term Activity Ratio (no. days) | ||||
| Average payables payment period1 | 42 | 50 | 45 | |
| Benchmarks (no. days) | ||||
| Average Payables Payment Period, Competitors2 | ||||
| lululemon athletica inc. | — | — | — | |
| Nike Inc. | — | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29).
1 2014 Calculation
Average payables payment period = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 8.69 = 42
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. | Kraft Foods Group Inc. number of days of payables outstanding increased from 2012 to 2013 but then decreased significantly from 2013 to 2014. |
Cash Conversion Cycle
Kraft Foods Group Inc., cash conversion cycle calculation, comparison to benchmarks
No. days
| Dec 27, 2014 | Dec 28, 2013 | Dec 29, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | ||||
| Average inventory processing period | 48 | 52 | 56 | |
| Average receivable collection period | 22 | 21 | 22 | |
| Average payables payment period | 42 | 50 | 45 | |
| Short-term Activity Ratio | ||||
| Cash conversion cycle1 | 28 | 23 | 33 | |
| Benchmarks | ||||
| Cash Conversion Cycle, Competitors2 | ||||
| lululemon athletica inc. | — | — | — | |
| Nike Inc. | — | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29).
1 2014 Calculation
Cash conversion cycle = Average inventory processing period + Average receivable collection period – Average payables payment period
= 48 + 22 – 42 = 28
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. |