Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 19,895,000 21,450,000 21,111,000 16,474,000 5,511,000
Payables US$ in thousands 2,008,000 2,099,000 2,186,000 2,073,000 1,575,000
Payables turnover 9.91 10.22 9.66 7.95 3.50

December 31, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Payables
= $19,895,000K ÷ $2,008,000K
= 9.91

The payables turnover for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc has shown a positive trend over the years, increasing from 3.50 in December 31, 2020 to 9.91 in December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company is paying its suppliers more frequently relative to the level of its accounts payable. A higher payables turnover ratio generally suggests that the company is managing its payables effectively and may have good bargaining power with its suppliers. It is important to note that a very high payables turnover could also indicate overly aggressive payment practices that might strain supplier relationships. Overall, the increasing trend in Cleveland-Cliffs Inc payables turnover suggests efficient management of accounts payable and a potential positive impact on working capital management.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
CLF
9.91
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
FCX
6.36
MP Materials Corp
MP
2.97