Coherent Inc (COHR)

Payables turnover

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 Sep 30, 2019
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 4,677,500 4,808,600 4,839,740 5,124,920 5,356,660 4,709,856 4,188,373 3,459,508 2,811,995 2,689,004 2,675,032 2,640,933 2,573,537 2,524,797 2,343,157 2,412,322 2,148,643 1,856,145 1,653,381 1,225,818
Payables US$ in thousands 631,548 593,504 504,052 449,134 405,308 428,860 428,959 479,385 434,917 361,533 339,985 295,003 294,486 277,616 250,740 256,029 268,773 208,623 229,042 233,870
Payables turnover 7.41 8.10 9.60 11.41 13.22 10.98 9.76 7.22 6.47 7.44 7.87 8.95 8.74 9.09 9.34 9.42 7.99 8.90 7.22 5.24

June 30, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $4,677,500K ÷ $631,548K
= 7.41

The payables turnover ratio for Coherent Inc has varied over the past 20 quarters. The ratio measures how efficiently the company is managing its accounts payable by comparing the cost of goods sold to average accounts payable for the period. A higher payables turnover ratio indicates that the company is paying its suppliers more quickly.

Coherent Inc's payables turnover ratio has been fluctuating, indicating changes in the company's payment practices and relationships with suppliers. The trend shows an overall increase from 5.24 in Q4 2019 to 13.22 in Q2 2023, suggesting an improvement in managing accounts payable during this period.

The highest payables turnover ratio observed was 13.22 in Q2 2023, while the lowest was 5.24 in Q4 2019. There seems to be some seasonality in the ratio, with fluctuations occurring from quarter to quarter.

Overall, Coherent Inc seems to be effectively managing its payables turnover, although it's important to consider other financial metrics and industry benchmarks for a more comprehensive analysis of the company's liquidity and operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Coherent Inc
COHR
7.41
KLA-Tencor Corporation
KLAC
10.93