Baker Hughes Co (BKR)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,098,000 2,959,000 2,974,000 3,126,000 3,225,000 3,092,000 3,303,000 3,469,000 3,414,000 3,356,000 3,132,000 2,863,000 2,847,000 3,263,000 3,456,000 3,405,000 19,754,000 18,823,000 18,785,000 18,912,000
Payables US$ in thousands 4,542,000 4,431,000 4,649,000 4,595,000 4,471,000 4,123,000 4,154,000 4,263,000 4,298,000 3,800,000 3,764,000 3,755,000 3,745,000 3,514,000 3,593,000 3,468,000 3,532,000 3,482,000 3,628,000 3,991,000
Payables turnover 0.68 0.67 0.64 0.68 0.72 0.75 0.80 0.81 0.79 0.88 0.83 0.76 0.76 0.93 0.96 0.98 5.59 5.41 5.18 4.74

December 31, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $3,098,000K ÷ $4,542,000K
= 0.68

The payables turnover ratio of Baker Hughes Co has shown a declining trend over the years, indicating a decrease in the efficiency of the company in managing its accounts payable. The ratio decreased from 5.41 in September 2020 to 0.68 in December 2024.

A decreasing payables turnover ratio could suggest that the company is taking longer to pay its suppliers or that there are inefficiencies in the accounts payable process. This could potentially strain relationships with suppliers and impact the company's cash flow management.

It is essential for Baker Hughes Co to closely monitor and improve its payables turnover ratio to ensure healthy supplier relationships, efficient working capital management, and overall financial stability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024