Academy Sports Outdoors Inc (ASO)

Payables turnover

Feb 3, 2024 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 29, 2022 Oct 30, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 May 1, 2021 Jan 30, 2021 Oct 31, 2020
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 5,489,730 5,437,770 5,491,120 5,549,190 5,554,020 5,617,290 5,679,570 5,786,360 5,865,380 5,711,310 5,602,150
Payables US$ in thousands 541,077 820,428 669,832 712,643 686,472 840,585 778,016 825,456 737,826 919,196 816,427 864,966 791,404 868,879
Payables turnover 10.15 6.63 8.20 7.79 8.09 6.68 7.30 7.01 7.95 6.21 6.86

February 3, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $5,489,730K ÷ $541,077K
= 10.15

The payables turnover ratio for Academy Sports Outdoors Inc has fluctuated over the past several quarters, ranging from a low of 6.21 to a high of 10.15. This ratio indicates how efficiently the company is managing its accounts payable by measuring how many times a company pays off its average accounts payable balance in a given period.

On average, the company took approximately 7 to 8 times to pay off its accounts payable during the periods analyzed. A higher payables turnover ratio is generally seen as a positive indicator, as it suggests that the company is managing its payables effectively and paying off its suppliers in a timely manner.

It is essential to monitor changes in the payables turnover ratio over time to identify any trends or anomalies. A decreasing trend in the ratio could indicate that the company is taking longer to pay off its suppliers, which may lead to strained supplier relationships or potential liquidity issues. Conversely, a significant increase in the ratio could signal a more efficient management of payables, but it could also indicate a potential strain on cash flow if the company is paying off its payables too quickly.

Overall, while the payables turnover ratio for Academy Sports Outdoors Inc has varied, staying within a reasonable range, it is important for the company to continue monitoring and managing its payables effectively to ensure healthy supplier relationships and sustainable cash flow management.


Peer comparison

Feb 3, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Academy Sports Outdoors Inc
ASO
10.15
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc
DKS
9.24
ODP Corp
ODP
5.11