AeroVironment Inc (AVAV)

Number of days of payables

Apr 30, 2024 Jan 27, 2024 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 29, 2022 Oct 30, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Aug 1, 2020 Apr 30, 2020 Jul 27, 2019 Apr 30, 2019 Oct 27, 2018 Jul 28, 2018
Payables turnover 11.74 28.90 25.89 25.12 22.74 17.02 16.26 19.32 22.23 27.87 17.49 17.50 12.42 17.48 23.23 13.36 18.48 13.14 12.53 13.56
Number of days of payables days 31.09 12.63 14.10 14.53 16.05 21.45 22.44 18.89 16.42 13.10 20.87 20.86 29.39 20.88 15.71 27.32 19.75 27.78 29.14 26.91

April 30, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 11.74
= 31.09

The number of days of payables for AeroVironment Inc has shown some fluctuations over the past few quarters. The company's days of payables ranged from a low of 12.63 days to a high of 31.09 days. A lower number of days of payables indicates that the company is taking longer to pay its suppliers, which could potentially strain supplier relationships. On the other hand, a higher number of days of payables may suggest that the company is taking longer to settle its payables, which could help improve its cash flow.

Overall, the trend in AeroVironment Inc's number of days of payables appears to be somewhat inconsistent, with fluctuations observed from quarter to quarter. It would be important for analysts and investors to closely monitor this ratio in order to assess the company's efficiency in managing its payables and its overall liquidity position.


Peer comparison

Apr 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
AeroVironment Inc
AVAV
31.09
The Boeing Company
BA
62.32