Planet Fitness Inc (PLNT)

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 197,122 174,093 182,143 189,666 190,027 206,326 201,106 174,193 177,200 308,190 286,756 272,709 258,333 201,326 189,531 179,512 193,373 105,004 135,896 181,809
Payables US$ in thousands 32,887 31,844 29,728 20,560 23,788 28,364 29,461 16,961 20,578 22,218 22,312 24,147 27,892 21,703 18,124 14,561 19,388 19,783 11,461 37,640
Payables turnover 5.99 5.47 6.13 9.22 7.99 7.27 6.83 10.27 8.61 13.87 12.85 11.29 9.26 9.28 10.46 12.33 9.97 5.31 11.86 4.83

December 31, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $197,122K ÷ $32,887K
= 5.99

The payables turnover ratio measures how efficiently a company is managing its accounts payable by evaluating how many times a company pays off its suppliers within a certain period. A higher payables turnover ratio usually indicates that the company is paying its suppliers more quickly.

Based on the provided data for Planet Fitness Inc, the payables turnover ratio has fluctuated over the years. As of December 31, 2024, the payables turnover ratio stood at 5.99, indicating that Planet Fitness Inc paid its suppliers approximately 5.99 times during that period.

Analyzing the trend of the payables turnover ratio for Planet Fitness Inc over the years, we can see some variability in the ratio. For instance, there were significant fluctuations in the ratio between March 31, 2020, and September 30, 2022, with values ranging from 4.83 to 13.87. This variability suggests that the company may have changed its payment terms or management of accounts payable during this period.

Furthermore, the company showed relatively stable payables turnover ratios from June 30, 2022, to December 31, 2024, with values ranging from 5.47 to 9.22. This stability may indicate consistent payment practices and strong supplier relationships during this period.

In conclusion, the payables turnover ratio for Planet Fitness Inc has shown fluctuations over the years, indicating changes in the company's accounts payable management strategies and supplier relationships. It would be essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor this ratio along with other financial metrics to assess the overall operational efficiency and financial health of the company.