Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI)
Payables turnover
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 4,074,000 | 4,812,000 | 5,478,000 | 5,458,000 | 6,021,000 | 4,734,000 | 4,529,000 | 4,449,000 | 4,323,000 | 5,025,000 | 5,890,000 | 6,016,000 | 6,203,000 | 5,522,000 | 4,662,000 | 4,517,000 | 4,697,000 | 3,748,000 | 3,214,000 | 3,705,000 |
| Payables | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | 380,000 | — | — | 627,000 | — | 508,000 | — | 426,000 | — | 455,000 | — | 632,000 | — | 587,000 | — | — |
| Payables turnover | — | — | — | — | 15.84 | — | — | 7.10 | — | 9.89 | — | 14.12 | — | 12.14 | — | 7.15 | — | 6.39 | — | — |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $4,074,000K ÷ $—K
= —
The payables turnover ratio for Bath & Body Works Inc. provides insights into how efficiently the company is managing its accounts payable. Based on the provided data, the payables turnover ratio fluctuated over the periods mentioned.
For instance, the payables turnover ratio was not available for several periods, indicating that the necessary data was not provided or the company did not have payables during those periods. However, when data is available, we can observe variations in the payables turnover ratio.
In January 28, 2023, the payables turnover ratio was relatively high at 12.14, suggesting that Bath & Body Works Inc. was paying its suppliers more frequently or efficiently during that period. Subsequently, in April 29, 2023, the payables turnover ratio increased further to 14.12, indicating an improvement in managing accounts payable.
In contrast, the payables turnover ratio decreased to 7.10 in October 28, 2023, suggesting a longer payment cycle, which could be due to various reasons such as changes in supplier payment terms or increased purchases on credit.
The payables turnover ratio spiked in February 3, 2024, reaching 15.84, which could signify a significant improvement in the efficiency of payables management during that period.
Overall, fluctuations in the payables turnover ratio for Bath & Body Works Inc. may indicate changes in the company's payment practices, supplier relationships, or purchasing activities. Investors and analysts may want to further investigate the reasons behind these variations to assess the company's financial health and operational efficiency.
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Jan 31, 2025