California Resources Corp (CRC)

Payables turnover

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
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 296,000 408,000 348,000 341,000 352,000 352,000 344,000 331,000 310,000 311,000 331,000 324,000 316,000 250,000 225,000 232,000 1,984,000 3,910,000 3,912,000 3,922,000
Payables US$ in thousands 369,000 351,000 248,000 251,000 245,000 224,000 206,000 260,000 345,000 305,000 290,000 287,000 266,000 259,000 248,000 213,000 212,000 221,000 196,000 283,000
Payables turnover 0.80 1.16 1.40 1.36 1.44 1.57 1.67 1.27 0.90 1.02 1.14 1.13 1.19 0.97 0.91 1.09 9.36 17.69 19.96 13.86

December 31, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $296,000K ÷ $369,000K
= 0.80

The payables turnover ratio of California Resources Corp has fluctuated over the past few years, indicating changes in the company's ability to manage its accounts payable efficiently. The ratio peaked at 19.96 in June 30, 2020, demonstrating that the company was able to turn over its payables almost 20 times during that period. However, there was a significant decline in the ratio to 0.80 by December 31, 2024, suggesting a decrease in the efficiency of paying off its vendors or suppliers.

Overall, the downward trend in the payables turnover ratio from 2020 to 2024 indicates potential issues in managing the company's accounts payable, which may lead to liquidity challenges or strained relationships with suppliers. It is essential for California Resources Corp to analyze the reasons behind these fluctuations and take necessary steps to improve its payables management for a healthier financial position in the future.