Hologic Inc (HOLX)

Number of days of payables

Sep 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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Payables turnover 8.84 9.79 10.60 11.18 10.81 9.54 9.10 9.44 8.84 8.58 9.36 8.51 8.46 7.34 8.47 8.66 13.75 13.40 17.92 11.78
Number of days of payables days 41.27 37.27 34.44 32.64 33.76 38.25 40.10 38.69 41.28 42.53 39.01 42.91 43.14 49.70 43.07 42.13 26.55 27.24 20.37 30.99

September 30, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 8.84
= 41.27

Hologic Inc's number of days of payables has shown a fluctuating trend over the past few quarters. The company's average number of days of payables over the last year is around 38 days, indicating that, on average, Hologic takes approximately 38 days to pay its suppliers and vendors.

The latest figure of 41.27 days as of September 30, 2024, shows an increase compared to the previous quarter, indicating that the company took longer to pay its payables during the period. This could potentially suggest either a delay in payment processing or a change in the company's payment terms with suppliers.

Overall, Hologic Inc's number of days of payables is within a reasonable range for the industry standard. However, any significant deviations from the average trend should be carefully monitored, as they may indicate changes in the company's working capital management or supplier relations.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Hologic Inc
HOLX
41.27
GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.
GEHC
249.17