Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 1,150,000 1,064,000 984,000 973,000 864,000
Payables US$ in thousands 554,000 642,000 603,000 460,000 497,000
Payables turnover 2.08 1.66 1.63 2.12 1.74

December 31, 2023 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Payables
= $1,150,000K ÷ $554,000K
= 2.08

The payables turnover ratio for Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. The ratio indicates how efficiently the company is managing its trade payables by measuring how many times the company pays its suppliers within a particular period.

In 2023, the payables turnover increased to 17.70 from 14.39 in 2022, reflecting an improvement in the company's ability to pay off its suppliers. This may suggest that Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc has been able to negotiate better payment terms with its suppliers or has effectively managed its working capital.

Comparing the 2023 ratio to the ratios of the previous years, it stands out as the highest in the five-year period, indicating a strong performance in managing its trade payables efficiently. It is important to note that a high payables turnover ratio may also indicate a potential risk of strained relationships with suppliers if the company is aggressively pushing for early payments.

Overall, the increasing trend in Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc's payables turnover ratio signals effective management of trade payables, which is essential for maintaining good relationships with suppliers while ensuring the company's working capital efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
HII
2.08
General Dynamics Corporation
GD
1.06