Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)

Payables turnover

Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020 Sep 30, 2019
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 15,567,300 14,284,200 13,551,500 13,284,500 10,260,800
Payables US$ in thousands 1,143,800 966,792 908,441 1,061,750 1,072,640
Payables turnover 13.61 14.77 14.92 12.51 9.57

September 30, 2023 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Payables
= $15,567,300K ÷ $1,143,800K
= 13.61

Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s payables turnover has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. The payables turnover ratio indicates how efficiently the company is managing its payables by paying off its suppliers.

The company's payables turnover ratio was 13.61 in 2023, a decrease from the previous year's ratio of 14.77. This decrease suggests that Jacobs Solutions Inc. took longer to pay off its suppliers in 2023 compared to 2022.

In 2021, the payables turnover ratio was 14.92, which was slightly higher than the ratio in 2020 (12.51) and significantly higher than the ratio in 2019 (9.57). This indicates an improvement in the company's ability to manage its payables efficiently in 2021.

Overall, while there have been fluctuations in Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s payables turnover over the past five years, the company has generally shown a reasonable ability to manage its payables effectively. It is essential for the company to monitor this ratio closely to ensure efficient working capital management and healthy supplier relationships.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Jacobs Solutions Inc.
J
13.61
Fluor Corporation
FLR
12.35
Granite Construction Incorporated
GVA
8.54
KBR Inc
KBR
11.14