Frontdoor Inc (FTDR)

Number of days of payables

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Payables turnover 11.78 11.90 12.39 13.78 14.31
Number of days of payables days 30.99 30.67 29.45 26.48 25.50

December 31, 2023 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 11.78
= 30.99

The number of days of payables for Frontdoor Inc. has shown a generally increasing trend over the past five years. In 2019, the company took an average of 25.50 days to pay its suppliers, which increased to 26.48 days in 2020. This trend continued with a further increase to 29.45 days in 2021 and 30.67 days in 2022.

Notably, in 2023, the number of days of payables increased to 30.99 days, indicating that Frontdoor Inc. is taking almost a month on average to settle its accounts payable. This suggests that the company may be taking longer to pay its suppliers, potentially signaling a change in its payment practices or liquidity management strategies.

Overall, the increasing trend in the number of days of payables for Frontdoor Inc. could have implications for the company's cash flow management, vendor relationships, and working capital efficiency. Further analysis of the company's financial health and operational performance may provide additional insights into the reasons behind this trend and its potential impact on the business.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Frontdoor Inc
FTDR
30.99
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ABM
14.20
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ABNB
30.22
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ROL
6.95