Movado Group Inc (MOV)

Number of days of payables

Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 31, 2022 Jan 31, 2021 Jan 31, 2020
Payables turnover 19.15 20.02 13.64 23.96 19.00
Number of days of payables days 19.06 18.23 26.77 15.24 19.21

January 31, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 19.15
= 19.06

Movado Group Inc's number of days of payables has shown variability over the past five years. As of January 31, 2024, the company took approximately 19.06 days to pay its outstanding payables. This represents a slight increase compared to the previous year, where it took 18.23 days to settle its payables.

Looking further back, in January 2022, Movado Group Inc's number of days of payables was higher at 26.77 days. However, in the preceding years of 2021 and 2020, the company managed to reduce its payment cycle significantly to 15.24 days and 19.21 days, respectively.

The trend in Movado Group Inc's number of days of payables indicates some fluctuations in the company's payment practices over the years. A lower number of days of payables may suggest that the company is managing its payables efficiently, while a higher number may indicate a stretched payment cycle or potential liquidity constraints. Further analysis of the company's financial health and operational efficiency is recommended to better understand the implications of these changes in the number of days of payables.