Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Oct 7, 2023 Jul 15, 2023 Apr 22, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Oct 8, 2022 Apr 23, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Oct 9, 2021 Jul 17, 2021 Apr 24, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jul 11, 2020 Apr 18, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Oct 5, 2019 Jul 13, 2019 Apr 20, 2019 Dec 31, 2018
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 11,217,160 10,989,760 10,697,600 11,319,540 10,274,250 10,348,500 10,282,870 10,190,370 10,119,660 10,012,850 9,847,000 9,388,220 9,163,500 9,018,160 8,941,090 9,065,730 9,145,140 9,128,200 9,127,040 9,065,700
Payables US$ in thousands 4,177,970 4,014,010 3,862,680 3,755,000 4,178,910 4,080,830 3,942,390 3,922,010 3,750,840 3,807,290 3,737,850 3,640,640 3,527,320 3,310,070 3,304,210 3,421,990 3,402,540 3,317,970 3,276,960 3,172,790
Payables turnover 2.68 2.74 2.77 3.01 2.46 2.54 2.61 2.60 2.70 2.63 2.63 2.58 2.60 2.72 2.71 2.65 2.69 2.75 2.79 2.86

December 31, 2023 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $11,217,160K ÷ $4,177,970K
= 2.68

The payables turnover ratio for Advance Auto Parts Inc has fluctuated over the past years, ranging from 2.46 to 3.01. This ratio indicates the efficiency of the company in managing its accounts payable. A higher ratio implies that the company is paying its suppliers more frequently within a year, while a lower ratio suggests longer payment periods.

The average payables turnover for Advance Auto Parts Inc over the period is around 2.68, which indicates that, on average, the company pays its suppliers approximately 2.68 times a year. It is important to note that a stable or increasing trend in the payables turnover ratio may suggest that the company is effectively managing its working capital and maintaining good relationships with its suppliers.

Overall, the payables turnover ratio of Advance Auto Parts Inc reflects its ability to effectively manage its accounts payable, ensuring a balance between timely payments to suppliers and maintaining sufficient cash flow for operational needs.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Advance Auto Parts Inc
AAP
2.68
AutoZone Inc
AZO
1.17
MarineMax Inc
HZO
36.17
O’Reilly Automotive Inc
ORLY
2.07