Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX)

Number of days of payables

		Sep 30, 2023	Sep 30, 2022	Sep 30, 2021	Sep 30, 2020	Sep 30, 2019
Payables turnover		11.14	9.80	9.83	6.27	8.24
Number of days of payables	days	32.77	37.23	37.14	58.21	44.28

September 30, 2023 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 11.14
= 32.77

To analyze Becton Dickinson & Co.'s number of days of payables, I will calculate the average payment period using the formula:
Average Payment Period = (Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold) * 365

Using the data provided, I will first calculate the average payment period for each year, and then provide an analysis based on the trend.

Sep 30, 2023:
Accounts Payable = [not provided]
Cost of Goods Sold = [not provided]
Average Payment Period = [not calculable]

Sep 30, 2022:
Accounts Payable = [not provided]
Cost of Goods Sold = [not provided]
Average Payment Period = [not calculable]

Sep 30, 2021:
Accounts Payable = [not provided]
Cost of Goods Sold = [not provided]
Average Payment Period = [not calculable]

Sep 30, 2020:
Accounts Payable = [not provided]
Cost of Goods Sold = [not provided]
Average Payment Period = [not calculable]

Sep 30, 2019:
Accounts Payable = [not provided]
Cost of Goods Sold = [not provided]
Average Payment Period = [not calculable]

Based on the data provided in the table, I am unable to calculate the average payment period for Becton Dickinson & Co. and therefore cannot provide a comprehensive analysis of the number of days of payables for the company.