Greenbrier Companies Inc (GBX)
Number of days of payables
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | ||
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| Payables turnover | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Number of days of payables | days | — | — | — | — | — |
August 31, 2024 calculation
Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ —
= —
The information provided does not offer specific figures for the number of days of payables for Greenbrier Companies Inc for the years ending on August 31, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. As a result, a detailed analysis of the trend in the number of days of payables for the company over this period is not possible.
In order to perform a comprehensive analysis of the number of days of payables for Greenbrier Companies Inc, it would be necessary to have the exact figures for each year. By comparing the figures year-over-year, it would be possible to assess whether the company's payment terms to its suppliers are changing, which can provide insights into its liquidity management and relationships with vendors.
If more detailed data were available, we could calculate the number of days of payables for each year by using the formula:
Number of Days of Payables = (Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold) x Number of Days in the Period
This ratio helps in understanding how long, on average, the company takes to pay its suppliers. A decreasing trend in the number of days of payables could indicate improved efficiency in managing working capital, while an increasing trend might imply a potential strain on cash flow or changing vendor relationships.
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Aug 31, 2024