Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 1,024,000 841,000 767,000 440,000 498,000
Payables US$ in thousands 475,000 493,000 500,000 523,000 102,000
Payables turnover 2.16 1.71 1.53 0.84 4.88

December 31, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Payables
= $1,024,000K ÷ $475,000K
= 2.16

The payables turnover ratio for Hyatt Hotels Corporation has experienced fluctuations over the past five years. In 2020, the company had a payables turnover ratio of 4.88, indicating that it was able to pay off its accounts payable nearly 5 times during that year. However, this ratio decreased significantly to 0.84 in 2021, suggesting a slowdown in the company's ability to settle its payables promptly.

In the subsequent years, there was a gradual improvement in the payables turnover ratio. By the end of 2022, the ratio had increased to 1.53, signaling a better ability to manage payables compared to the previous year. This trend continued in 2023 and 2024, with payables turnover ratios of 1.71 and 2.16, respectively.

Overall, the fluctuations in the payables turnover ratio indicate that Hyatt Hotels Corporation has varied in its ability to efficiently manage and settle its accounts payable over the past five years. The company's recent improvement in this ratio suggests a positive trend towards more effective payables management.