Fabrinet (FN)

Number of days of payables

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
Payables turnover 5.72 5.69 6.32 6.55 6.06 5.16 4.93 5.07 4.51 4.77 4.72 4.69 4.78 5.69 5.09 5.24 5.79 6.06 6.13 5.64
Number of days of payables days 63.82 64.19 57.79 55.77 60.25 70.80 74.00 71.96 80.90 76.57 77.26 77.87 76.29 64.18 71.67 69.68 63.09 60.18 59.50 64.74

June 30, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 5.72
= 63.82

The number of days of payables for Fabrinet has shown fluctuations over the past few quarters. In the most recent quarter as of June 30, 2024, the number of days of payables was 63.82 days, indicating that on average, the company takes approximately 63.82 days to pay its outstanding liabilities.

Compared to the previous quarter ending March 31, 2024, the number of days of payables increased slightly to 64.19 days. This suggests a slightly longer payment cycle in the most recent quarter.

Looking back over the past few quarters, there have been variations in the number of days of payables, with some quarters showing higher figures such as 80.90 days in the quarter ending June 30, 2022, and 74.00 days in the quarter ending December 31, 2022.

Overall, monitoring the trend in the number of days of payables can provide insights into how efficiently Fabrinet manages its accounts payable and its relationships with suppliers. A decreasing trend may indicate more favorable payment terms, while an increasing trend may signify liquidity challenges or changes in the company's payment policies. It is essential to assess this ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial performance.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Fabrinet
FN
63.82
Ciena Corp
CIEN
46.56