Omnicom Group Inc (OMC)

Payables turnover

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
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 13,472,300 13,249,600 12,984,400 12,714,600 12,879,400 12,690,700 12,570,800 12,464,900 12,205,800 12,213,600 12,209,600 12,187,200 12,091,400 12,004,300 11,816,000 11,828,900 11,858,000 12,206,600 12,652,000 12,782,000
Payables US$ in thousands 12,484,400 10,937,500 10,647,800 10,337,700 11,634,000 9,601,100 9,948,800 9,585,200 11,000,200 9,027,800 9,553,400 9,899,600 11,897,200 9,953,800 9,988,500 9,465,800 11,513,000 8,572,700 7,919,500 9,387,200
Payables turnover 1.08 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.11 1.32 1.26 1.30 1.11 1.35 1.28 1.23 1.02 1.21 1.18 1.25 1.03 1.42 1.60 1.36

December 31, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $13,472,300K ÷ $12,484,400K
= 1.08

Based on the data provided, Omnicom Group Inc's payables turnover ratio has exhibited some fluctuations over the periods outlined. The payables turnover ratio measures how efficiently a company is managing its accounts payable by showing how many times during a period the company pays off its suppliers.

Omnicom Group Inc's payables turnover ratio ranged from a low of 1.03 on December 31, 2020, to a high of 1.60 on June 30, 2020. A higher payables turnover ratio indicates that the company is paying off its suppliers more frequently, which could be a sign of good liquidity or effective management of trade credit terms.

However, it is important to note that a very high payables turnover ratio could also indicate that the company is not taking advantage of credit terms offered by suppliers. Conversely, a low payables turnover ratio may suggest that the company is taking longer to pay its suppliers, which could strain supplier relationships or indicate liquidity issues.

Omnicom Group Inc's payables turnover ratio has generally remained within a moderate range, indicating a balanced approach to managing trade credit terms. It is essential to assess the payables turnover ratio in conjunction with other financial ratios and factors to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company's overall financial health and operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Omnicom Group Inc
OMC
1.08
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc
IPG
1.87