Catalent Inc (CTLT)

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 3,428,000 3,351,000 3,363,000 3,272,000 3,223,000 3,208,000 3,201,000 3,251,000 3,188,000 3,112,000 2,949,000 2,750,000 2,646,000 4,656,400 4,491,200 4,367,400 4,257,400 1,967,200 1,864,200 1,796,600
Payables US$ in thousands 361,000 377,000 407,000 367,000 424,000 394,000 367,000 379,000 421,000 401,000 363,000 363,000 385,000 365,700 356,900 329,400 321,000 276,200 243,400 214,000
Payables turnover 9.50 8.89 8.26 8.92 7.60 8.14 8.72 8.58 7.57 7.76 8.12 7.58 6.87 12.73 12.58 13.26 13.26 7.12 7.66 8.40

June 30, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $3,428,000K ÷ $361,000K
= 9.50

The payables turnover for Catalent Inc has fluctuated over the period analyzed. The ratio measures how efficiently a company is managing its trade payables by indicating the number of times a company pays off its average accounts payable balance during a specific period.

In this case, we observe that the payables turnover ratio ranged from a low of 6.87 in March 2021 to a high of 13.26 in December 2020 and September 2020. A higher payables turnover ratio generally indicates that a company is taking fewer days to pay its suppliers, which can be a positive sign as it may suggest efficient cash management and good relationships with suppliers.

It's worth noting that a consistently low or declining payables turnover ratio could raise concerns about liquidity or strained relations with suppliers. Conversely, a consistently high or increasing ratio could indicate potential cash flow issues or difficulties in negotiating favorable payment terms with suppliers.

Overall, it is important for Catalent Inc to monitor its payables turnover ratio over time and compare it against industry benchmarks to ensure efficient working capital management and healthy supplier relationships.


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Jun 30, 2024