Mueller Industries Inc (MLI)

Number of days of payables

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Payables turnover 22.02 24.02 17.35 14.48 25.74
Number of days of payables days 16.57 15.19 21.03 25.20 14.18

December 31, 2023 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 22.02
= 16.57

Mueller Industries Inc's number of days of payables has shown some fluctuations over the past five years. In 2023, the company had 16.57 days of payables, slightly higher than the previous year at 15.19 days. This indicates that the company takes approximately 16.57 days to pay off its trade payables on average.

Comparing to 2021 and 2020, there was a notable decrease in the number of days of payables, suggesting that the company improved its efficiency in managing its payables during those years. However, in 2019, the number of days of payables was at a low of 14.18 days, indicating that the company was able to pay off its obligations even quicker during that year.

Overall, the trend in Mueller Industries Inc's number of days of payables indicates that the company has been managing its trade payables effectively over the years, with some fluctuations in efficiency. Further analysis of the company's payables management strategy and payment terms with suppliers may provide additional insights into these fluctuations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Mueller Industries Inc
MLI
16.57
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HWM
66.22
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33.19
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38.21