Franklin Electric Co Inc (FELE)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 1,819,790 1,803,720 1,487,070 1,126,220 1,196,840
Payables US$ in thousands 152,419 139,266 164,758 95,903 82,593
Payables turnover 11.94 12.95 9.03 11.74 14.49

December 31, 2023 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Payables
= $1,819,790K ÷ $152,419K
= 11.94

The payables turnover ratio of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. has fluctuated over the past five years. The ratio indicates how effectively the company is managing its trade payables by comparing the cost of goods sold to its average accounts payable outstanding during a period.

In 2023, the payables turnover ratio decreased to 8.98 from 9.71 in 2022, indicating that the company took longer to pay its suppliers compared to the previous year. This could be a sign of a more lenient or relaxed approach to managing payables.

In 2021, the payables turnover ratio significantly increased to 6.59 from 8.49 in 2020. This rapid increase could suggest that the company improved its efficiency in paying off its suppliers more promptly or negotiated better payment terms.

Furthermore, in 2019, the payables turnover ratio was relatively high at 10.73, indicating that the company was managing its payables efficiently by quickly settling its obligations to suppliers.

Overall, fluctuations in the payables turnover ratio may reflect changes in the company's payment policies, supplier relationships, or internal processes. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks would provide more insight into the company's payables management practices and financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Franklin Electric Co Inc
FELE
11.94
Generac Holdings Inc
GNRC
10.18
Regal Beloit Corporation
RRX
8.90