AutoZone Inc (AZO)
Payables turnover
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 26, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 27, 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of revenue | US$ in thousands | 8,673,220 | 8,386,790 | 8,386,790 | 7,779,580 | 7,779,580 |
| Payables | US$ in thousands | 7,355,700 | 7,201,280 | 7,201,280 | 7,301,350 | 7,301,350 |
| Payables turnover | 1.18 | 1.16 | 1.16 | 1.07 | 1.07 |
August 31, 2024 calculation
Payables turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Payables
= $8,673,220K ÷ $7,355,700K
= 1.18
The payables turnover ratio for AutoZone Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. The ratio measures how efficiently the company is managing its accounts payable by paying off suppliers.
In the most recent year ending August 31, 2024, the payables turnover ratio was 1.18, which indicates that the company paid off its suppliers approximately 1.18 times during the year. This represents a slight increase from the previous year, where the ratio was 1.16.
Looking further back, the payables turnover ratio was 1.07 in 2022, 1.15 in 2021, and 1.14 in 2020. This indicates some variability in the company's management of its payables over the years, with a relatively higher turnover in 2024 compared to 2022.
Overall, AutoZone Inc's payables turnover ratio has shown some variability but has generally been in the range of 1.07 to 1.18 over the past five years. This suggests that the company is fairly efficient in managing its accounts payable and has been consistent in its payment practices.