ANSYS Inc (ANSS)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 279,819 271,298 250,641 257,984 225,264
Payables US$ in thousands 27,062 22,772 14,021 10,863 18,691
Payables turnover 10.34 11.91 17.88 23.75 12.05

December 31, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Payables
= $279,819K ÷ $27,062K
= 10.34

The payables turnover ratio for ANSYS Inc has fluctuated over the years. In 2020, the company had a payables turnover of 12.05, which increased significantly to 23.75 in 2021, indicating that the company was able to pay off its accounts payable more frequently during that year. In 2022, the payables turnover ratio decreased to 17.88, suggesting that the company took longer to pay off its accounts payable compared to the previous year.

Subsequently, in 2023, the payables turnover ratio decreased further to 11.91, indicating a lower efficiency in managing its accounts payable turnover. The trend continued in 2024, with a payables turnover of 10.34, showing a further decrease in the company's ability to pay off its accounts payable.

Overall, the varying payables turnover ratios suggest fluctuations in ANSYS Inc's management of accounts payable, highlighting the importance of monitoring this metric for assessing the company's liquidity and vendor payment practices.