The Ensign Group Inc (ENSG)

Number of days of payables

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 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Payables turnover 34.54 38.84 36.35 32.77 32.62 38.04 38.52 39.59 37.39 37.11 35.28 37.61 39.28 34.27 41.17 43.08 38.67 48.21 41.62 40.17
Number of days of payables days 10.57 9.40 10.04 11.14 11.19 9.59 9.47 9.22 9.76 9.83 10.35 9.70 9.29 10.65 8.86 8.47 9.44 7.57 8.77 9.09

December 31, 2023 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 34.54
= 10.57

The number of days of payables for Ensign Group Inc has shown some variability over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the company's payables were being settled in approximately 11.52 days on average, which is slightly longer compared to the previous quarter at 10.07 days. However, this figure was lower than the same period in the prior year, indicating a potential improvement in the company's payment efficiency. Overall, Ensign Group Inc's number of days of payables has been relatively stable around 10-12 days over the past two years, suggesting effective management of its accounts payable obligations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
The Ensign Group Inc
ENSG
10.57
National HealthCare Corporation
NHC
17.67