Macy’s Inc (M)

Payables turnover

Jan 31, 2025 Oct 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2022
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 13,739,000 17,408,000 19,620,000 19,584,000 21,595,000 16,111,000 16,195,000 16,281,000 16,264,000 18,538,000 21,442,000 21,658,000 21,994,000 20,173,000 17,514,000 17,541,000 17,771,000 22,359,000 20,161,000 22,110,000
Payables US$ in thousands 1,913,000 3,466,000 1,978,000 2,415,000 2,053,000 3,861,000 2,290,000
Payables turnover 11.29 4.70 9.37 8.97 9.83 4.54 9.76

January 31, 2025 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $13,739,000K ÷ $—K
= —

The payables turnover ratio for Macy's Inc has shown fluctuations over the analyzed periods. The data indicates that the payables turnover ratio was not available for certain reporting periods, suggesting potential irregularities in the timing of payments to suppliers or changes in accounting practices.

Specifically, the payables turnover ratio was recorded at 9.76 for July 30, 2022, 4.54 for October 29, 2022, 9.83 for January 28, 2023, 8.97 for April 29, 2023, 9.37 for July 29, 2023, 4.70 for October 28, 2023, and 11.29 for February 3, 2024.

A higher payables turnover ratio typically indicates that the company is paying its suppliers more frequently, which may imply efficient working capital management. On the other hand, a lower ratio could suggest that the company is taking longer to pay its suppliers, potentially signaling liquidity issues or strained vendor relationships.

Overall, it would be beneficial to closely monitor the payables turnover ratio for future reporting periods to assess the company's ability to effectively manage its accounts payable and its relationships with suppliers.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

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