ONEOK Inc (OKE)

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 6.09 9.72 9.35 7.76 7.63 7.73 16.47 15.73 13.18 11.05 8.84 8.38 9.20 6.63 7.01 6.40 7.10 8.45 7.18 8.23
Number of days of payables days 59.97 37.57 39.02 47.06 47.85 47.20 22.16 23.21 27.70 33.02 41.27 43.54 39.68 55.07 52.05 56.99 51.38 43.22 50.85 44.36

December 31, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 6.09
= 59.97

The number of days of payables for ONEOK Inc has fluctuated over the periods provided in the data. The trend shows that the company's payables turnover cycle varies from a low of 22.16 days to a high of 59.97 days.

In terms of managing payables, a lower number of days of payables indicates that the company is taking fewer days to pay its suppliers, which can sometimes be a signal of aggressive cash management or potential liquidity issues. On the other hand, a higher number of days of payables suggests that the company is taking a longer time to pay its suppliers, which can indicate better cash flow management or strong negotiating power with suppliers.

It's essential for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor the trend in the number of days of payables as it can provide insights into the company's liquidity position, operational efficiency, and supplier relationships.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
ONEOK Inc
OKE
59.97
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
CPK
232.21
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc
SWX
40.23

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ONEOK Inc Average Payables Payment Period (Quarterly Data)