Premier Inc (PINC)

Payables turnover

Jun 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2020
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 458,349 439,806 547,862 883,818 432,791
Payables US$ in thousands 60,361 54,375 44,631 85,413 54,841
Payables turnover 7.59 8.09 12.28 10.35 7.89

June 30, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Payables
= $458,349K ÷ $60,361K
= 7.59

Premier Inc's payables turnover ratio has shown some fluctuation over the past five years. The ratio was highest in Jun 30, 2022 at 12.28 times, indicating that the company paid off its suppliers' invoices approximately 12 times during that period. This may suggest that the company was managing its payables efficiently by paying off its obligations quickly.

However, in Jun 30, 2024, Premier Inc's payables turnover ratio decreased to 7.59 times, which may indicate that the company took longer to pay off its suppliers' invoices compared to the previous year. This could be a sign of potential liquidity issues or a change in payment terms with suppliers.

It is important for Premier Inc to monitor its payables turnover ratio consistently and analyze the reasons behind any fluctuations. A declining ratio may signal inefficiencies in managing payables, while a consistently low ratio could indicate a potential strain on cash flow. Additionally, comparing the company's payables turnover ratio with industry benchmarks can provide further insights into its performance in managing its payables effectively.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Premier Inc
PINC
7.59
Gartner Inc
IT
76.32
R1 RCM Inc
RCM
99.85