Energizer Holdings Inc (ENR)

Number of days of payables

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 Dec 31, 2019
Payables turnover 5.73 6.62 6.65 6.47 6.57 7.65 8.89 8.37 9.17 6.79 6.61 5.96 5.45 4.43 4.76 4.32 4.27 5.04 5.85 6.13
Number of days of payables days 63.74 55.15 54.86 56.39 55.56 47.70 41.04 43.61 39.80 53.76 55.18 61.26 66.92 82.46 76.70 84.48 85.50 72.38 62.39 59.54

September 30, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 5.73
= 63.74

The number of days of payables for Energizer Holdings Inc has shown some fluctuations over the past two years. As of September 30, 2024, the number of days of payables stood at 63.74 days, indicating that the company takes approximately 63.74 days on average to pay its suppliers and vendors. This figure has increased compared to the previous quarter, reflecting a potential slowdown in the company's payment cycle.

Looking at historical trends, there have been periods of both increase and decrease in the number of days of payables. It is noteworthy that the number of days of payables has been relatively high in the past, reaching peaks of 85.50 days as of December 31, 2020, and 82.46 days as of March 31, 2021. These higher numbers suggest that the company may have taken longer to settle its payables during those periods.

On the other hand, the company has also experienced periods with lower numbers of days of payables, such as 39.80 days as of September 30, 2022, and 41.04 days as of March 31, 2023. These lower numbers indicate a potentially more efficient payment cycle during those periods.

Overall, monitoring the number of days of payables can provide insights into the company's liquidity management and supplier relationships. Fluctuations in this ratio can indicate changes in the company's approach to managing its accounts payable and working capital efficiency.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Energizer Holdings Inc
ENR
63.74
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61.67
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41.75
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30.32