International Paper (IP)

Number of days of payables

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Payables turnover 6.23 6.09 6.03 7.92 7.10
Number of days of payables days 58.57 59.91 60.53 46.07 51.44

December 31, 2023 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 6.23
= 58.57

The number of days of payables for International Paper Co. has been relatively stable over the past five years, ranging from 57.92 days in 2019 to 68.77 days in 2021. The metric measures the average number of days a company takes to pay its suppliers and reflects its payment terms and efficiency in managing its trade payables.

In 2023, the number of days of payables increased slightly to 65.40 days compared to the prior year, indicating a moderate extension in the company's payment period. This could suggest that International Paper Co. is taking slightly longer to settle its obligations to suppliers, which may help improve its cash flow position in the short term.

Overall, the trend in the number of days of payables for International Paper Co. shows consistency and stability in managing its trade payables, with minor fluctuations observed over the years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
International Paper
IP
58.57
Mativ Holdings Inc.
MATV
24.44
Sylvamo Corp
SLVM
48.47