Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 2,197,690 2,034,530 1,894,440 1,500,460 1,672,550
Payables US$ in thousands 321,030 294,442 314,041 253,748 220,922
Payables turnover 6.85 6.91 6.03 5.91 7.57

December 31, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Payables
= $2,197,690K ÷ $321,030K
= 6.85

The payables turnover of Nabors Industries Ltd has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2020, the payables turnover was 7.57, indicating that the company was able to pay off its accounts payable 7.57 times during the year. However, this ratio decreased to 5.91 in 2021, suggesting that the company took longer to pay off its payables that year.

Subsequently, there was a slight improvement in the payables turnover ratio to 6.03 in 2022, followed by a more notable increase to 6.91 in 2023. This improvement indicates that the company was managing its accounts payable more efficiently during these years.

In 2024, the payables turnover ratio decreased slightly to 6.85, but overall, it remained at a healthy level, implying that Nabors Industries Ltd continued to effectively manage its payables during that year.

Overall, variations in the payables turnover ratio can provide insights into the company's liquidity, working capital management, and relationships with suppliers. It is important to monitor this ratio over time to assess the company's ability to efficiently manage its accounts payable and maintain good relationships with its creditors.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Nabors Industries Ltd
NBR
6.85
Helmerich and Payne Inc
HP
14.07
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc
PTEN
1.33
Valaris Ltd
VAL
4.36