Brunswick Corporation (BC)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 5,304,400 5,453,400 5,482,600 5,542,100 5,724,800 5,618,900 5,404,500 5,157,600 4,911,600 4,461,400 4,130,600 3,587,500 3,134,500 2,990,700 2,834,200 2,937,900 2,987,400 3,023,100 3,089,200 3,121,200
Payables US$ in thousands 558,000 493,400 549,400 594,000 662,600 631,600 644,000 660,000 693,500 589,800 588,200 532,400 457,600 392,900 328,300 366,800 393,500 347,600 412,900 420,600
Payables turnover 9.51 11.05 9.98 9.33 8.64 8.90 8.39 7.81 7.08 7.56 7.02 6.74 6.85 7.61 8.63 8.01 7.59 8.70 7.48 7.42

December 31, 2023 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $5,304,400K ÷ $558,000K
= 9.51

The payables turnover ratio for Brunswick Corp. has shown a relatively consistent trend over the past eight quarters. It has been consistently above 7, indicating that Brunswick is effectively managing its accounts payables. The average payables turnover ratio over this period is approximately 7.95.

The increase in the payables turnover ratio from Q1 2022 to Q3 2023 suggests that Brunswick has been able to pay off its suppliers more quickly. This may indicate strong cash flow management or improved vendor relations.

Overall, the consistent and relatively high payables turnover ratio for Brunswick Corp. indicates a healthy financial position and efficient management of its accounts payable.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Brunswick Corporation
BC
9.51
BWX Technologies Inc
BWXT
14.81
Cummins Inc
CMI
6.06