Fox Factory Holding Corp (FOXF)

Payables turnover

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
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,266,884 1,294,537 1,343,540 1,332,813 1,313,285 1,263,611 1,213,628 1,155,837 1,068,575 994,474 921,239 812,521 750,064 684,571 645,519 644,900 612,041 587,109 557,109 528,713
Payables US$ in thousands 104,150 88,476 99,296 135,331 131,160 131,659 161,614 157,015 99,984 156,504 154,089 121,722 92,403 101,439 64,939 88,613 55,144 64,853 70,602 75,593
Payables turnover 12.16 14.63 13.53 9.85 10.01 9.60 7.51 7.36 10.69 6.35 5.98 6.68 8.12 6.75 9.94 7.28 11.10 9.05 7.89 6.99

December 31, 2023 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $1,266,884K ÷ $104,150K
= 12.16

The payables turnover ratio for Fox Factory Holding Corp has exhibited fluctuations over the past few quarters. The ratio indicates how efficiently the company is managing its accounts payable by measuring the number of times a company pays off its average accounts payable balance within a specific period.

From the data provided, we observe that the payables turnover ratio has shown an increasing trend from 6.99 in March 2019 to a peak of 14.63 in September 2023. This indicates that the company is managing its payables more efficiently over time.

A higher payables turnover ratio signifies that the company is paying its suppliers more quickly, which can be beneficial in terms of maintaining good relationships with suppliers and potentially taking advantage of early payment discounts.

It is important to note that a consistently low payables turnover ratio may suggest that the company is not effectively managing its payables or may be experiencing cash flow issues. Conversely, an extremely high ratio could indicate that the company is excessively pressuring its suppliers for extended credit terms, potentially straining supplier relationships.

Overall, the increasing trend in Fox Factory Holding Corp's payables turnover ratio indicates improving efficiency in managing its accounts payable, which can be a positive sign for the company's financial health and working capital management.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Fox Factory Holding Corp
FOXF
12.16
Harley-Davidson Inc
HOG
13.84