Central Garden & Pet Company A (CENTA)

Number of days of payables

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 Dec 31, 2019
Payables turnover 14.44 16.17 13.12 14.79 16.45 15.59 13.71 16.00 14.44 12.98 10.61 12.81 12.49 11.81 8.77 9.74 9.25 10.13 9.24 9.20
Number of days of payables days 25.28 22.57 27.82 24.68 22.19 23.41 26.62 22.82 25.28 28.11 34.41 28.50 29.23 30.91 41.61 37.49 39.45 36.02 39.49 39.68

September 30, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 14.44
= 25.28

Central Garden & Pet Company A has shown fluctuations in its number of days of payables over the past several quarters. As of September 30, 2024, the company took an average of 25.28 days to pay its suppliers, which was slightly higher compared to the previous quarter. This indicates that the company is taking slightly longer to settle its payables.

It is important to note that the number of days of payables has been relatively consistent over the past few quarters, with some quarters showing a slight uptrend. The company's ability to manage its payables efficiently can impact its liquidity and cash flow position.

Overall, a careful analysis of the company's payables management is essential to understand its working capital dynamics and financial health. Further examination of the trends and factors affecting the number of days of payables can provide valuable insights into Central Garden & Pet Company A's operational efficiency and financial performance.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Central Garden & Pet Company A
CENTA
25.28
Central Garden & Pet Company
CENT
25.28
Vestis Corporation
VSTS
23.23