Landstar System Inc (LSTR)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 388,375 384,193 404,567 376,350 303,843
Payables US$ in thousands 383,625 395,980 527,372 604,130 380,505
Payables turnover 1.01 0.97 0.77 0.62 0.80

December 31, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Payables
= $388,375K ÷ $383,625K
= 1.01

The payables turnover ratio for Landstar System Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In 2020, the ratio was 0.80, indicating that the company's payables turnover rate was relatively slow. However, in 2021, the ratio decreased to 0.62, suggesting that the company took longer to pay its suppliers compared to the previous year.

Subsequently, in 2022, there was an improvement as the payables turnover ratio increased to 0.77, indicating a faster turnover of payables. In 2023, the ratio continued to increase to 0.97, indicating an even quicker turnover of payables.

The most recent data for 2024 shows a payables turnover ratio of 1.01, which suggests that Landstar System Inc has been effectively managing its payables, paying off its suppliers more frequently within the year.

Overall, the trend in Landstar System Inc payables turnover ratio demonstrates a varying payment pattern, with recent years showing improvements in managing its payables effectively.