Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,027,000 1,109,000 1,110,000 1,093,000 1,086,000 1,014,000 1,005,000 994,000 994,000 1,023,000 1,027,000 1,017,000 984,000 955,000 942,000 954,000 960,000 954,000 940,000 907,000
Payables US$ in thousands 598,000 579,000 652,000 608,000 554,000 535,000 519,000 505,000 642,000 539,000 528,000 544,000 603,000 508,000 349,000 397,000 460,000 429,000 437,000 536,000
Payables turnover 1.72 1.92 1.70 1.80 1.96 1.90 1.94 1.97 1.55 1.90 1.95 1.87 1.63 1.88 2.70 2.40 2.09 2.22 2.15 1.69

December 31, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $1,027,000K ÷ $598,000K
= 1.72

The payables turnover ratio for Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc has shown some fluctuations over the past few years. The ratio measures how efficiently the company is managing its trade payables by indicating how many times the company pays off its suppliers in a given period.

From March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2021, there was a consistent increase in the payables turnover ratio, signaling that the company was paying off its suppliers more frequently during this period. This may suggest improved efficiency in managing its payables or possibly negotiating better payment terms with suppliers.

However, from September 30, 2021, to December 31, 2024, the payables turnover ratio fluctuated within a range, indicating some variability in the company's payment practices. The ratios during this period were generally lower compared to the earlier trend, suggesting that the company may be taking longer to pay its suppliers or experiencing challenges in managing its payables efficiently.

Overall, the payables turnover ratio for Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc has shown some volatility, and a thorough analysis of the company's payables management practices and relationships with suppliers would be needed to fully understand the implications of these fluctuations on the company's financial performance and working capital management.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
HII
1.72
General Dynamics Corporation
GD
1.03