Lindsay Corporation (LNN)

Payables turnover

Aug 31, 2023 Aug 31, 2022 Aug 31, 2021 Aug 31, 2020 Aug 31, 2019
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 461,069 571,565 417,441 322,149 329,464
Payables US$ in thousands 44,278 60,036 45,209 29,554 29,434
Payables turnover 10.41 9.52 9.23 10.90 11.19

August 31, 2023 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Payables
= $461,069K ÷ $44,278K
= 10.41

The payables turnover ratios for Lindsay Corporation over the past 5 years have shown some fluctuations. The payables turnover represents the number of times a company pays off its average accounts payable balance during a period. A higher payables turnover ratio generally indicates that the company is paying its suppliers more frequently, which can be seen as a positive indicator of efficient management of its payables.

In the most recent year, the payables turnover ratio increased to 10.41 from 9.52 in the previous year, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to manage its payables. This suggests that Lindsay Corporation was able to pay off its average accounts payable balance more frequently in 2023 compared to 2022.

However, it is important to note that the payables turnover ratio has shown some variability over the 5-year period, with a peak of 11.19 in 2019 and a low of 9.23 in 2021. This variability could be indicative of changes in the company's payment policies, its relationships with suppliers, or shifts in its operating cycle.

Overall, the trend in the payables turnover ratio for Lindsay Corporation suggests fluctuations in the company's management of its accounts payable, and further analysis of the underlying factors driving these fluctuations would be necessary to fully assess the company's payables management efficiency.


Peer comparison

Aug 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Lindsay Corporation
LNN
10.41
AGCO Corporation
AGCO
10.08
Alamo Group Inc
ALG
12.40
Deere & Company
DE