Core Laboratories NV (CLB)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 461,485 3,685 3,687 3,690
Payables US$ in thousands 34,549 33,627 36,863 32,486
Payables turnover 13.36 0.11 0.10 0.11

December 31, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $461,485K ÷ $34,549K
= 13.36

The payables turnover ratio for Core Laboratories NV has shown significant fluctuations throughout the year 2024. In March and September 2024, the payables turnover ratio was relatively low at 0.11, indicating that the company took approximately 0.11 times to pay off its accounts payable during those periods.

However, there was a notable spike in the payables turnover ratio to 13.36 in December 2024. This sudden increase suggests a much faster rate of paying off accounts payable at the end of the year compared to earlier quarters.

Overall, the significant variance in the payables turnover ratio may imply changes in the company's payment terms with suppliers, cash flow management, or efficiency in managing payables during different quarters of the year. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and working capital management practices would be necessary to fully understand the reasons behind these fluctuations.