Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 116,038 48,337 43,159 40,376 37,698
Payables US$ in thousands 27,618 24,847 21,125 30,443 23,306
Payables turnover 4.20 1.95 2.04 1.33 1.62

December 31, 2023 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Payables
= $116,038K ÷ $27,618K
= 4.20

The payables turnover ratio for Middlesex Water Co. has been consistently reported as 0.00 for the years ending December 31st, from 2019 to 2023. A payables turnover ratio of 0.00 indicates that the company is not effectively managing its accounts payable. This could be due to various reasons such as extended payment terms with suppliers, inadequate cash flow management, or inventory management issues. The lack of movement in this ratio over the years may suggest a consistent pattern of inefficiency in managing the company's payables. Further analysis of the company's financial and operational practices is recommended to address this concerning trend and improve the payables turnover performance.


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Dec 31, 2023