Calavo Growers Inc (CVGW)

Payables turnover

Jan 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 Jan 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Jul 31, 2020 Apr 30, 2020 Jan 31, 2020 Oct 31, 2019 Jul 31, 2019 Apr 30, 2019
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 877,768 977,292 974,244 1,061,742 1,140,296 1,188,689 1,237,347 1,186,685 1,128,307 1,068,702 1,002,722 1,003,672 1,009,614 1,066,757 1,121,508 1,168,882 1,160,092 1,127,507 1,118,014 1,057,404
Payables US$ in thousands 4,916 15,537 16,425 19,176 17,421 10,436 11,551 18,639 11,848 9,794 10,424 14,012 14,417 9,384 10,640 7,555 21,880 17,421 15,385 13,903
Payables turnover 178.55 62.90 59.31 55.37 65.46 113.90 107.12 63.67 95.23 109.12 96.19 71.63 70.03 113.68 105.40 154.72 53.02 64.72 72.67 76.06

January 31, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $877,768K ÷ $4,916K
= 178.55

The payables turnover ratio for Calavo Growers Inc has shown fluctuations over the periods analyzed. The ratio indicates how efficiently the company is managing its accounts payable by measuring the number of times it pays off its suppliers during a specific period.

From the data provided, Calavo Growers Inc had a high payables turnover ratio of 178.55 in January 2024, suggesting that the company paid off its accounts payable obligations almost 179 times during that period. This may indicate a strong ability to manage and settle its trade payables promptly.

On the other hand, the lowest payables turnover ratio was recorded in October 2019 at 53.02, indicating a comparatively slower rate of paying off suppliers. However, it's important to note that a low payables turnover ratio could also signal favorable credit terms negotiated with suppliers.

Overall, it seems that Calavo Growers Inc has generally maintained relatively high payables turnover ratios, which may indicate efficient management of its accounts payable and good relationships with its suppliers over the periods analyzed.