Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR)

Number of days of payables

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Payables turnover 6.85 6.25 6.01 6.29 6.91 7.20 6.79 6.50 6.03 6.13 6.19 5.67 5.91 4.99 5.09 5.08 7.36 9.77 10.96 9.14
Number of days of payables days 53.32 58.42 60.71 58.03 52.82 50.67 53.75 56.16 60.51 59.50 58.92 64.36 61.73 73.10 71.66 71.87 49.58 37.36 33.29 39.92

December 31, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 6.85
= 53.32

The number of days of payables for Nabors Industries Ltd has shown some fluctuations over the past few years. It ranged from a low of 33.29 days as of June 30, 2020, to a high of 73.10 days as of September 30, 2021. This indicates that the company took longer to pay its suppliers during that period.

Subsequently, there was a downward trend in the number of days of payables, reaching a low of 50.67 days as of September 30, 2023. This suggests that the company improved its payment efficiency during this period.

However, the number of days of payables increased again to 60.71 days as of June 30, 2024. This may indicate a delayed payment cycle or changes in the company's management of payables.

Overall, the trend in the number of days of payables for Nabors Industries Ltd indicates fluctuations with both improvements and setbacks in managing its payables effectively. It is essential for the company to monitor and maintain a balanced approach in managing its payables to ensure efficient cash flow management and healthy supplier relationships.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Nabors Industries Ltd
NBR
53.32
Helmerich and Payne Inc
HP
25.94
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc
PTEN
274.18
Valaris Ltd
VAL
84.91