Axalta Coating Systems Ltd (AXTA)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 4,527,600 4,564,600 4,082,000 3,545,100 4,145,100
Payables US$ in thousands 724,900 733,500 657,400 564,400 483,700
Payables turnover 6.25 6.22 6.21 6.28 8.57

December 31, 2023 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Payables
= $4,527,600K ÷ $724,900K
= 6.25

The payables turnover ratio for Axalta Coating Systems Ltd has been relatively stable over the past five years, ranging from 4.35 to 6.03. This ratio measures how efficiently the company is managing its accounts payable by calculating how many times a company pays off its average accounts payable balance within a specific period.

A higher payables turnover ratio indicates that the company is paying off its suppliers more frequently, which could suggest strong cash flow management or good relationships with suppliers. Conversely, a lower payables turnover ratio may indicate that the company is taking longer to pay its suppliers, potentially signaling liquidity issues or strained vendor relationships.

In the case of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd, the increasing trend in the payables turnover ratio from 2019 to 2020, followed by relatively stable levels in the subsequent years, suggests that the company has been effectively managing its accounts payable and maintaining consistent payment practices. However, further analysis would be necessary to understand the specific factors driving these trends and to assess the overall effectiveness of the company's payables management strategy.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
AXTA
6.25
PPG Industries Inc
PPG
6.06
RPM International Inc
RPM
10.20