Performance Food Group Co (PFGC)

Payables turnover

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 51,935,300 51,895,200 51,579,500 51,443,900 51,343,600 50,808,200 49,955,600 46,095,200 41,271,000 35,884,400 30,345,000 27,269,900 24,107,700 23,949,600 23,232,500 22,493,400 22,629,800 20,461,300 19,098,300 17,505,600
Payables US$ in thousands 1,513,100 1,025,200 1,456,900 1,608,000 1,372,900 1,041,500 1,188,700 1,130,800
Payables turnover 15.93 23.36 15.95 13.99 16.48 19.65 16.07 15.48

March 31, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $51,935,300K ÷ $—K
= —

The payables turnover ratio measures how efficiently a company is managing its accounts payable by evaluating how many times a company pays off its average accounts payable balance over a certain period. A higher payables turnover ratio indicates that the company is paying its suppliers more frequently, which may suggest strong supplier relationships or efficient working capital management.

Based on the provided data, Performance Food Group Co's payables turnover has shown fluctuating trends over the past few quarters. In the most recent quarter ending March 31, 2021, the payables turnover ratio was 15.93, indicating that the company paid its suppliers approximately 15.93 times during that quarter. This suggests a moderate level of efficiency in managing its accounts payable.

Comparing this to previous quarters, we observe that the payables turnover ratio has varied, with significant fluctuations. For example, in December 2022, the ratio was 23.36, reflecting a higher frequency of paying off accounts payable compared to the more recent quarter.

It is important for investors and analysts to monitor the payables turnover ratio over time to assess changes in the company's payment practices and working capital management. Fluctuations in the ratio may indicate shifts in the company's relationship with suppliers, cash flow management, or changes in procurement strategies.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Performance Food Group Co
PFGC
SpartanNash Co
SPTN
17.41
The Chefs Warehouse Inc
CHEF
16.73
United Natural Foods Inc
UNFI
11.52