Onto Innovation Inc (ONTO)

Number of days of payables

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Payables turnover 7.93 9.01 8.38 8.38 8.55 7.06 5.92 5.53 6.75 6.64 6.51 6.13 6.92 7.45 7.37 6.81 6.16 3.36 2.90 4.35
Number of days of payables days 46.01 40.50 43.54 43.57 42.71 51.67 61.67 66.00 54.11 54.97 56.03 59.57 52.75 49.00 49.50 53.60 59.25 108.66 125.76 83.92

December 31, 2023 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 7.93
= 46.01

The number of days of payables for Onto Innovation Inc has exhibited fluctuations over the examined periods, ranging from the lowest figure of 40.5 days in September 2023 to the highest of 125.76 days in September 2019. Generally, a lower number of days of payables indicates that the company takes less time to pay its suppliers, potentially signaling strong liquidity or efficient management of accounts payable. Conversely, a higher number of days of payables may suggest liquidity challenges or delays in settling obligations.

Observing the trend, there seems to be variability in the company's payables management, as the figure oscillates around the mid-40s to mid-60s days in recent periods. It is crucial to analyze the reasons behind such fluctuations, as rapid or significant changes could impact the company's relationships with suppliers and overall financial health. Additionally, comparison with industry benchmarks or peer companies can provide further insights into Onto Innovation Inc's payables management efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Onto Innovation Inc
ONTO
46.01
Rockwell Automation Inc
ROK
43.28
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
TMO
99.97
Trimble Inc
TRMB
20.19