Crown Holdings Inc (CCK)

Number of days of payables

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
Payables turnover 4.65 4.59 4.72 5.08 4.52 5.09 4.97 5.04 4.35 3.70 3.25 3.35 3.30 4.30 4.55 3.74 4.12 3.61 4.14 4.74
Number of days of payables days 78.55 79.56 77.26 71.81 80.76 71.71 73.46 72.41 83.84 98.72 112.39 109.06 110.69 84.87 80.19 97.60 88.63 101.12 88.25 76.97

December 31, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 4.65
= 78.55

The number of days of payables for Crown Holdings Inc has shown some fluctuations over the past few years, ranging from a low of 71.71 days as of September 30, 2023, to a high of 112.39 days as of June 30, 2022. This metric measures how long it takes for the company to pay off its suppliers and is an indication of its liquidity management and vendor relationships.

A higher number of days of payables may suggest that Crown Holdings Inc is taking longer to settle its outstanding payables, which could potentially indicate a better cash flow position or bargaining power with suppliers. On the other hand, a lower number of days of payables may indicate efficient cash management but could also signal potential cash flow issues or strained supplier relationships.

Overall, the trend in the number of days of payables for Crown Holdings Inc demonstrates fluctuations but appears to have stabilized around the range of 70-110 days in the recent periods. It would be important to further analyze the company's financial statements and industry norms to gain a better understanding of its payables management strategy and financial health.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Crown Holdings Inc
CCK
78.55
Ball Corporation
BALL
113.44
Silgan Holdings Inc
SLGN
72.17